+ wakening up feeling rested

+ two quiet and relaxing days in a row - with naps!

+ no huge dump of snow as predicted - just a skiff

+ physically handled several jobs yesterday without having to ask for muscle help

+ considerate friends - John's picking me up tonight for dinner - he knows I hate night driving

+ lovely Florida oranges

+ the cozy blanket from my DD - feels like a hug

+ found a knife-holder for Dave and ordered it for his birthday

Ruth... forgot to mention your nice quote. Thanks!

Good morning all. Congratulations BeverlyJoy for passing your mini goal. Well done. I woke up this morning feeling a bit more like myself...hooray!

Grateful for...

...a break from the heavy rain!
...the Everything Bean book
...my mom
...e-mail
...uplifting discussion boards
...going to bed at a decent time
...getting through each day as positively as possible and having the tools to turn those bad days around
...hot shower

Have a great day. I am hoping we get a break from the bad weather, it is really hard on my house and my mood.

- healthy day yesterday - however, I ate a little extra in the evening. But, I am grateful for the willingness to keep trying

- no snow yet this year (amazing)

- new vacuum cleaner (RIP to the old one)

- enjoying the last few days of the pretty Christmas decorations

- my family, my friends, YOU ALL, fb, cell phone, internet, music

- talked to DS yesterday

- fireplace

+ feeling more into my normal groove

+ nice and relaxing dinner last night with Rob & John

+ "re-gifted" Heather with the huge crock of hot chocolate - Why do people give sugar to diabetics?

+ have the Mill bank deposit ready and everything balances!

+ manageable snow yesterday - just enough to not need the lane ploughed

+ Christmas entertaining supplies are now stashed away

Hello! I laughed at the re-gifting of the chocolate. Sometimes people really just don't think.

I am grateful for a break in the rain last night!

...a dog willing to walk with me in the dark because we so desperately needed to get out.
...Christmas lights still up on other houses at night since mine are already down.
...the rain holding until we were almost back to the car.
...flashlights.
...an afternoon with friends.
...a sense of humor and acceptance for my body.
...colored pens!

- even though I have a bad headcold, I did not overeat. Also my willingness to try

- glad cousin called (late) last night for the update on our dear Aunt

- flannel nightgowns in cold weather

- pictures on facebook of GS - I love them.

- friends, family, YOU ALL, fb, internet, cell phone, music

- Puffs kleenex... they are soft on a nose that's been doing alot of nose blowing

+ a good solid sleep until 8 this morning

+ managed to avoid all Christmas baking so far this season

+ productive debriefing last night of "Celebrate the Season"

+ was able to find time for some machine quilting

+ feel in control of life - I need to hang onto that feeling

+ my new Kobo - which I just may figure out today - no manual!

+ a fridge full of fresh and healthy foods at last

+ my dogs who are appreciating these relatively quiet days with me here most of the time

- I am grateful for a good night's sleep
- I am grateful for a healthy, filling breakfast
- I am grateful for my partner
- I am grateful to be able to come here to give and get support
- I am grateful for exercise and to be able to move my body
- I am grateful to be working on my weight and becoming healthier and happier
-I am grateful that Christmas is over and I can get back on track diet wise
-I am grateful that I only gained 2 lbs around Christmas. I was thinking it would be more

Good morning all! Hooray for Friday. Sorry to hear about the head cold. I am trying to always avoid all the sick people right now!

I am grateful for decent communication with my body. It is fun to keep figuring out what works!
I am grateful for Friday.
I didn't sleep worth anything, so grateful to be awake, I can try again tonight.
Grateful for multivitamins.
The rain is slacking up...maybe a dog walk in my future!
I am grateful for family.
I am grateful for hot baths.
I am grateful for the upcoming New Year because it is fun to dream about exciting things for the following year.
Will be cashing my last real paycheck probably for awhile today. I am SO grateful for it! I am grateful that I am doing the best I can not to completely freak out about it - yes, some moments are better than others.
I am grateful for all of you.

Have a beautiful day!

- willingness to get through a party not overeating... but - I did eat extra when I got home. Grateful that it has not sent me into a tailspin

- seeing our former neighbors last night - it was wonderful

- my purple and lavendar bathroom

- my family, my friends, YOU ALL, fb, internet, cell phone, music

- Aunt Mackie has stabalized a bit - but, still in ICU

+ another night of good sleep with only one potty break

+ not as much freezing rain as predicted

+ Joanne's "elegant" NY's Eve party tonight - I'm expecting fun and good conversations

+ being able to go into the NY with all bills paid

+ not having my traditional Christmastime pneumonia or bronchitis

+ being about 25 pounds lighter than this time last year

- my wonderful, supportive mom

- healthy food and tasty treats

- my fully-functional body

- family, friends and all the chicks that share their journey with me

I am grateful for my wonderful year. It has been a big one. I have done so many new and healthy things.
-I started to eat healthier and learned about how foods work, how to make healthier ones from scratch instead of packaged foods or eating out. I am very grateful that I can eat fresh, healthy foods and support the local economy
-I started to exercise on a regular basis. I have worked my way up to 3 miles per day. I am so grateful I can move my body and that I am finding joy in exercise
-I started to work on my attitude and looking for things to be thankful about. It has really changed me. I am more positive and try to be less quick to judge and give people the benefit of the doubt. I am grateful for this healthier mindset I am working towards. I am also grateful because it makes me live in the moment and calms my mind.
-I am posting and connecting with people who share the same goals as me. I have never found a place where I could come and get support or give it. I have found that I like giving support as much as I like getting it. I am very grateful to be a part of this community.

What are you grateful for when you look back at the year?

Farewell to December and 2012. See you in the January Thread.