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Posted by justyourlaugh on October 6, 2003, at 14:45:04
i am thankful for...
1. i painted today
2. i am sober today
3. i can smell sheppards pie cooking in the oven
4. the kids will smell it too when they walk in the door
5. i slept in my own bed last night
6. i havent had a ciggy either today
7. i feel everything will be okay...
8. i love alot of people
9. fall weather
10. i am thankful for being able to forgive(but never forget)and let it go..
jyl
Posted by Chicklet on October 6, 2003, at 15:06:54
In reply to wow, i need to post a 10..., posted by justyourlaugh on October 6, 2003, at 14:45:04
Thank you for this, jyl. Esp in the midst of all this air pollution. It really says something about you- you've found something positive about today...and you're doing awesome!!!
What do you paint? I'm envious. What artists do you like? I'm starting to get into modern stuff (ok, I don't even know the correct designation...contemporary?? whatever)...I used to like Monet Manet Pissaro. Now I like LOUD COLORFUL BRIGHT UPLIFTING stuff. I figured it's therapeutic too.
My faves of your top ten:
Even tho that's not what it's about.
WEll obviously the sober one is the most important...and impressive. But now for the owwie and sweet ones:
>i can smell sheppards pie cooking in the oven
> 4. the kids will smell it too when they walk in the doorI have goose bumps.
7. i feel everything will be okay...
Wow, i love this one
> 8. i love alot of people
And they love you right back.
> 9. fall weather
Oh man...I don't know where you live but we're in New England and the trees are just starting to turn. Some of them look like a big paintbrush was taken to them...just at the tips. And the smell of fall...I just had a conversation about this with a good friend.
Just got locally grown apples yesterday. ANd cider....ahhh...> 10. i am thankful for being able to forgive(but never forget)and let it go..
You...are....a damn fine person, know that?
i hope you keep feeling this way.
And you should really print this out, because if you ever do feel frustrated or down, you'll find some solace in what you've written today...
Thanks for making me stop and smell the-
APPLES!!!!
Posted by Penny on October 6, 2003, at 15:10:27
In reply to wow, i need to post a 10..., posted by justyourlaugh on October 6, 2003, at 14:45:04
Glad to hear that you are so thankful for so many things today, and hoping that that continues for you!
Don't know if I can come up with 10 for myself, but here's at least a few:
Fall weather (again)
My own apartment - no roommates
I have a job and it's okay
Two little pups who will greet me with lots of kisses when I get homeOkay...that's about all I can muster for now.
P
Posted by Chicklet on October 6, 2003, at 15:19:31
In reply to wow, i need to post a 10..., posted by justyourlaugh on October 6, 2003, at 14:45:04
Ok I've never done this before. but I'm feeling pretty good so this would be a good time.
1. My husband. Our one year wedding anniversary is on the 12th and he has been a rock (no...a boulder...no, the great Wall of China) over the past 2 and 1/2 years that I've known him. In sickness and in health, ya know?
2. I'm feeling good right now and while I don't know how long it'll last, I'm carpe diem'ing.
3. I finally did some housework. yeah, it's a big deal! I'd much rather be trimming tree limbs. I mean it.
4. i feel everything will be okay...i copied this one of yours because I do in fact feel that way right now. And I might not next week. Or hell, tomorrow! So it's a good reminder.
5. I love alot of people...copied you again.
6. I have an awesome family and the best friends in the world. Friends that have stuck with me, you know? That's a big deal in my case.7. fall weather
God I'm such a cheater.8. i am thankful for *being able* to forgive and let it go even though I haven't been quite able to put it to good use on the board yet...in the past 2 days anyway.
9. This board because i met one of my best friends through it. I mean it. And the people here have given me a great gift. I know I'm not alone in all this.
10. My husband and family
again.Kar
Posted by noa on October 6, 2003, at 18:16:40
In reply to wow, i need to post a 10..., posted by justyourlaugh on October 6, 2003, at 14:45:04
JYL--THANK YOU! I was just thinking I need to post a 10-list myself, cuz I'm feeling a bit funky myself and need to put it in perspective. And there you are! I don't come here very often lately, but this very same day that I came to "PBSosh", you posted a list of 10. And your list makes me happy to see you in such a good place (I can almost smell the Shepherd's Pie, myself!). Thank you!
Here's mine, (I guess)
1. It was a beautiful day.
2. It is not supposed to rain this week.
3. I'm not sick.
4. They've been nice lately at work.
5. I'm getting refinancing to save some monthly money.
6. The appraiser came before I was finished cleaning up the mess, but it didn't matter!
7. I've got food in the fridge and gas in the car.
8. I managed to fill my scrip *before* I ran out of meds!
9. I've got some good things to read.
10.The heat works.Ok, nothing spectacular, but it helps.
Thanks.
Posted by Sabina on October 8, 2003, at 1:14:23
In reply to wow, i need to post a 10..., posted by justyourlaugh on October 6, 2003, at 14:45:04
i just couldn't manage it the other day when you guys were trying to be all heroically positive, but i'm ready now.
i am thankful for:
1. the hope (and fear) that comes when you begin taking a new med. (topamax)
2. all of the funny, kind, supportive, brave, and resilient people here on this site.
3. all of the wonderful memories of my grandmother, whose birth and death anniversaries are both next week.
4. not crying (i.e. "losing it") once today...or yesterday! not even when my husband snapped at me. very proud of that one indeed.
5. going to "play" in the pool at the gym today and i plan to go tomorrow.
6. my favorite holiday is coming up soon!
7. trying to minimize the my negative self talk and trying to remember the things i liked about myself before i got sick.
8. i have lost nearly all desire and tolerance for alcohol since starting seroquel. hooray!
9. running out of steam, here...um, i got to nine easily. does that one count?
10. for being able to focus on the things that i *am* able to do physically instead of the things that i can't do.
Posted by noa on October 9, 2003, at 4:14:52
In reply to Re: wow, i need to post a 10...better late?, posted by Sabina on October 8, 2003, at 1:14:23
Sabina--great list! You are working hard on all of this. I hope the new med is a keeper. I'm sorry about your grandmother.
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