Thankful Thursday | An afternoon post!
Oh hey, everyone! Today we're having an unusual occurrence: an afternoon blog post. 😉
If you're new here...during the early days of the pandemic, we started making weekly lists of things we're thankful for, and we just have never stopped! Thankfulness costs nothing except some time, and it helps us all see the good that is always there, even in the midst of hard things.
This week, I am thankful:
that I got un-stuck in my chemistry homework
I was working on some homework on Sunday and man, I was starting to have a pretty bad attitude. I was reading the questions and thinking, "How the heck am I supposed to figure this out??"
But I watched a lot of YouTube videos and drew eleventy billion Lewis structures, and after drawing a lot of them the wrong way, I am now getting the hang of it.
for a break from exams
Every one of my classes had an exam last week, so now I get a little breather. Whew.
I think I actually have two weeks with no exams; only quizzes and homework.
Yay!
for beautiful fall colors
My walks are starting to be more and more colorful each week!
for woods to walk in
I will never stop being thankful for off-road places to walk. I love the woods!
for cat snuggles
She continues to sit on my lap all the time and I am not upset about it. 😉
for the interesting ways the light changes through the year
Since this is still my first year in this rental house, I am fascinated to see the ways the light is changing as the seasons change. Different windows are sunny at different times of day now.
And the rainbows from the cut glass in the door are changing too.
I am thankful
- for my sister who spent week with us after my daughter's tonsillectomy. She was so helpful.
-that my daughter is finally feeling better- recovery from tonsillectomy is not fun.
-that my work vacation coincided with the recovery period.
- glorious autumn weather.
- my neighbors' ginko tree. It's so funny to walk out on morning and all the leaves are down at one. It's like a leafy snowfall.
I live how your cat loves you. He has clearly claimed you as his Very Favorite Person…does he want to sleep with you? And I forgot, what is his name?!
I am happy to see you are doing well. It has been a year for us all!
@Sabrina, I think the cat is a she, but I too would like to know her name. And I love not only the lap-sitting, but the kitty kisses!
@A. Marie, I think Kristen said her name is Shelley.
I have no idea why but I've long thought that the cat was named Bob, and he was a he. If I learn that he is she and she is Shelley, I will feel like my entire universe will have shifted, if only slightly.
Ok, this is too hilarious! A male lizard named Bob used to live at our house, many many years ago. Maybe that's where this idea came from?
She is indeed officially named Shelley, but we never use her actual name. We call her all sorts of other nicknames instead, all of which have nothing to do with her actual name!
She would like to sleep with me, but I do not like to sleep with her. So, she gets shut in the downstairs area of the house with Zoe, because zoe is happy to welcome the cat into her bed. Ha.
Just curious what your cat’s name is? She is so sweet!
My heart is full. I am thankful for the 39-year friendship I have shared with my college roommate. She's a member of my family. She's moving to hospice today.
That's all I got this week.
@Rose, this must be a hard time for you. Hugs.
@Rose, that must be very hard. Hold those memories close to your heart and know that you were always there for her.
@Rose, I'm so sorry about your friend. You've mentioned her many times, and although I'm not you and can't say, "I know exactly how you feel," I can imagine it. I wish her a minimum of pain and a safe passage--and solace to you.
@Rose, my heart goes out to you. Treasure those wonderful memories.
@Rose, My thoughts are with you at this time so know that you are not alone.
@Rose, So very sorry to hear about your friend.
@Rose,
Friends like that are a gift. I'm sorry for the hard path she's on.
Thanks, folks. Spent a lot of time crying this week. Cried again when my mother told me she was really upset she couldn't go see my friend and hold her hand--my friend replied "I love her so much." She and my mom have always been close.
It's ok to cry. Sometimes that is exactly the right thing to do.
@Rose,
I'm very sorry about your friend. It sounds like a very gut-wrenching experience.
@Becca, My son said, "Please stop calling yourself the Grim Reaper." I said, "Well, my two oldest and best friends are dying in their 50s within five years of one another. Pretty sure I have a big ol' scythe somewhere." It's just NOT FAIR to die when you're 50.
Oh friend, I am so sorry to hear about your friend's situation. Big hugs to you guys.
Rose, you are a gem. Remember that you are not responsible for what is happening to your friend. And that, if life were fair, Elvis would be alive and all the impersonators would be dead! And while I know you don't like hugs, here's a virtual one anyway... Because.
@Rose, thinking of you.
@Rose,
You're so right, it's so, SO not fair. Losing two besties like that is so hard. Wishing comfort to your friend newly admitted to hospice care, and hugs to you and your mom.
TT, Hoarding (Just a Little) and Birding Edition:
I know I'm joining other commenters in deploring the steep rise in grocery prices. But I went to Price Chopper this morning and was genuinely shocked at how much prices on some things have gone up. (And there were no Reduced for Quick Sale bargains, either; clearly, some folks who pursue these bargains got there before I did.) I left without buying several things on my list, and am thankful that I can draw on a pretty deep pantry and freezer for work-arounds. Necessity is the mother of invention.
Also, I put up all my bird feeders yesterday. (The Cornell Project FeederWatch season begins Nov. 1, and I want to have the birds well accustomed to coming to the feeders before then.) I figured I'd have a few chickadees checking in within the hour--they are by far the smartest birds at my feeders--but I looked out about an hour later and almost the whole mob was there: chickadees, cardinals, tufted titmice, various sparrows, goldfinches, house finches, and two woodpecker species. I don't know who was more excited, me or Betty (who is a strictly indoor cat, but enjoys her birdwatching)!
And if anyone else is interested in participating in Project FeederWatch, here's the link (feederwatch.org).
@A. Marie, I recently put up my feeders as well and have had so many visitors! My cat (also indoor) is not into birds but loves when the chipmunks make an appearance below the feeder!
@A. Marie, We are shocked by some of the prices lately. In my area of MA, the price of bird seed has risen. Black oil sunflower seed has increased by about 20%. I'm curious to know if any other bird helpers have noticed this too. It's sad that inflation is affecting our animal and bird food. For those on a budget bird feeders provide can provide a wonderful connection to the outdoors. We adore seeing who comes to visit our feeders and how they communicate with each other.
@Cherilyn, in the case of bird seed, international events are playing a role in price hikes as well. China and Ukraine are two of our biggest suppliers of sunflower seed.
@A. Marie,
I keep my bird feeders up all the time - my hobby is bird and wildlife photography - and I so enjoy seeing the same visitors you mention, as well as 4 Blue Jay's who steal all the peanuts! They are so fun to watch. Thank you for the link, I'll check it out!
@Cherilyn and @ A. Marie,
I have noticed this, too, as well as supply chain issues.....which may be related to where our bird seed comes from, as noted by A. Marie's comment. I'm both fortunate and grateful that we can absorb the price increase. (I order mine from Chewy.com).
You often trigger the direction of my thankful thoughts. 🙂 I'm thankful for the glorious colors on the trees right now .... for some sunshine today after a run of rainy weather .... for my cat, the official ruler of our house .... for brunch today and good conversation with a friend .... for classical music--I don't know why, but I seem to crave listening to it when the weather turns autumnal.
The rainbow in your house is so pretty! That's a nice feature!
1. I'm thankful that my husband can get free rides to and from doctor visits. I can no longer help him in and out of a car, as he can't support himself at all now, but his state health coverage will send a van that will accept his wheelchair. It adds waiting time to the appointments and there are schedules to set, but it is worth it. We used the service again this morning.
2. I'm thankful for the little space heater a friend gave to me a few years ago. It was 34 degrees F this morning, which is unusual for us here in October, but I didn't turn on the heat upstairs where I sleep, as temps will be in the mid-eighties with lows in the 60's again in a very few days. A few minutes with that heater was nice and all I needed.
3. I'm thankful that DH's facility allows pet visits. Not only did he get a second visit from the therapy dog, which he enjoyed again, but I took our dog to him on Sunday. She curled up with him on his bed and stayed a good while by him, which really pleased him. He is eager to meet the new dog, now.
4. I'm thankful that my ride to work this chilly morning was uneventful. I saw a person getting a flat tire replaced and a fender bender wreck that had just happened at an intersection as I drove to work. I was very grateful that my ride to work had been problem-free.
5. I'm thankful for the leaf, acorn and piece of mulch given to me by my active 2-year-old grandson as I watched him on the church's play yard. It was as good as a bouquet.
@JD, So glad that your husband now has free rides to the doctor. We found it to be so difficult to get Mom in and out of her wheelchair for doctor's appointments. I'm happy you have help.
@JD, I did ask the activities director at my DH's nursing home about therapy animal visits. It turns out that these are already happening; it's just that the visits are sort of unpredictable because of the animal owner's schedule. I've asked her to give me a heads-up the next time she knows the owner is coming, so that I can be there if possible to see DH's reaction.
@A. Marie,
Oh, that's good to hear! My husband's visits happen during the day, when I'm less likely to be there, since I'm usually there after work, but he and one of the staff told me he really liked having the therapy dog there. I hope you get to see your husband and therapy dog meeting.
This week I am thankful for a number of fun things!
1. I am thankful that all of the details came together for me to go last weekend to see (and meet!) my favorite comedian with my husband and my brother. A lot of details had to work out and I'm so glad they did. I had been looking forward to it for months. My brother doesn't do a lot outside of work and I'm thankful that he was willing to come with us.
2. I'm thankful that yesterday went pretty well when my son had his first friends over from school. And I'm thankful that he's made friends this year.
3. I'm thankful that I had a chance to walk with my friend this morning... Even if it was only 34 degrees! The time together was delightful and it's the last time I'll see her for a few weeks, so I'm glad it worked out. And since the fall colors are so beautiful right now we took a selfie with the colorful trees in the background.
4. This week I'm super thankful for God's Word and getting to study it each week with other women, many who are older and wiser than I am.
This is my first time posting a thankful list here.
I am thankful for :
- this place to share gratitude
-meeting new folks locally who like to hike in our local woods
-having my son home with us while he looks for his first post college job
-the beautiful autumn weather we’ve been having
This week I am thankful for the many professionals in my life who do their work so well. We had a new roof put onto the house and a stand-alone garage. I’ve just returned from a visit to an awesome dental team. Going from long hair to a complicated short style was carried out yesterday by my new-ish stylist, who isn’t fazed by my extremely full head of thick hair.
I’m hoping that a few doctors' appointments in the near future will turn out equally well.
Always thankful to Kristen for bringing us all together in thankfulness.
I'm thankful
- for the beautiful fall colors
- for cooler weather
- that our dog is getting along well with our "grand-kitty" who is staying with us
- for all the people at work that have volunteered to help me with the fall festival I am in charge of this year. It's a big job and I really appreciate the help
- for well-paying jobs and savings since it will be $650 to replace the transmitter for DH's insulin pump that was accidentally thrown away (note to self - if you don't know what something is, ask before putting it in the trash!)
@Beverly,
Ouch! Have you contacted the maker on the transmitter yet? I was wondering if they would help you out some. I know it's not their fault, but there is that chance, maybe? We had a little luck getting replacements with some of my husband's CGM and pump supplies, back when he used to wear them.
All that diabetes stuff is so expensive. Good luck!
@JD, DH talked to the local rep for the company that makes his insulin pump. He said since the pump is out of warranty, they can upgrade him to a new pump and transmitter. Best of all, we've met our out-of-pocket max for the year, so it won't cost us anything out of pocket. Whew!
@Beverly Burns,
Oh, hurray!
1. Seeing your chemistry worksheet made me immediately so very thankful that I am not back in college! You are a rockstar for going back to school.
2. That my husband's fast reflexes kept us from a head on collision in the terrible fog we had yesterday. He managed to drive onto the sidewalk and no one was hurt.
3. That instead of being upset or cursing the other driver, my husband immediately gave me a kiss and said, "And you thought my reflexes have dimmed! HA!" He is so even tempered and that is a constant gift to me. (Too bad 40 years of being with him has not made me more even-tempered.)
4. That pound hound helped us catch our Houdini chicken and gently held it in his mouth until we got to him. The first time he helped us, he bit the chicken's head off, so this is a vast improvement.
5. That the fix for this escape was cheap and with materials we already had.
6. That the days are getting 7 minutes shorter every day. I love winter.
This is off topic, but I wanted to say something about hedgehogs. If you are interested in one as a pet, please see if you have a local rescue group instead of buying one. Apparently there was some movie with a loveable hedgehog and that meant a lot of them were purchased as pets for kids. They are not the cuddly little creatures one might imagine (curse Insta here for all the posting of hedgehogs in cute little outfits), and perhaps that explains why they are so often abused (or maybe all pocket pets are abused in large numbers, I don't know). We have adopted two and fostered two and all four of them had been physically abused and one was starved. In each case it was a man, in three casesusing the abuse of the hedgehog to torment his partner and once to punish his son. I do understand when people want a specific breed of dog, I have done that myself, but domesticated hedgehogs are pretty much all alike so please consider adoption. Thank you for reading my rant.
@Lindsey, your rant about the hedgehogs reveals an appalling situation that I had no idea existed. Thank you for the PSA--and I'm so glad that you have your rescue hedgehog (and your lovely Brownie neighbor).
I am not very thankful to be in this chemistry class. Sigh.
But I am thankful that I can go back to school. I just don't want to be in chemistry. Ha.
I love that your husband is so even-tempered. What a wonderful trait.
@Lindsey, my older daughter is taking a chemistry class, and she asked me to help her make a poster about plasma. I was like, “I don’t think that was a state of matter when I was in school. We just had three.” She did manage to figure it out.
Today I am thankful for ibuprofen and ice packs for my migraine.
I am also thankful for a relatively quiet household (compared to work at least since there are only three kids here and 400+ at work) for the same reason.
1. For my sweet 6 year old son who will turn 7 on Saturday. The world of medicine told my husband and I that he would never be but yet here he is and I am so grateful. Grateful to be his Mama and all the joy the he brings even on the tough parenting days. He is the greatest blessing God ever gave us.
2. For my husband who works through the Honey Do list mostly without complaints and still helps me with dishes and other things, compliments me on dinners that I prepare, thanks me for grocery shopping and a million other things that I do. He notices and pursues my heart every day and I am so glad I married him.
3. For flannel sheets. We have had quite the burst of cold air in the mornings this week and flannel makes everything cozy.
4. For my sweet Boxer pup who is catching on to training very well for being under 6 months old and still snuggles with me every night no matter how many times I tell him No or stop that during the day.
5. For life so sweet. Full stop.
@Angie, there is something so special about raising a child who the world of medicine didn’t think would make it (or walk or talk). They are miracles that we get to watch day by day.
Things I'm thankful for:
That I don't have to take part in Halloween. I really dislike a lot of the Halloween
For the nice wishes online about my failed birthday party experience. I really was feeling like no one cared and I think I'm learning that we might need to move or change social settings as where we are I am a bit of an odd man out.
That I was able to get my daughter one of the McDonald's ghost buckets. She wants all of them but especially the witch.
That while inflation is bad having my house paid off means that we have some wiggle room.
@Battra92, Sending you continued good wishes for however you celebrate!
@Battra92,
I think I failed to wish you a happy birthday. Belated best wishes, and I hope you had a nice celebration!
Thankful for:
My son is home for fall break.
Fall weather MY FAVE. Thankful for pumpkins. Cozy blankets. Candles.
My furry pets.
Books borrowed from friends.
Fun new show. BAD SISTERS. apple +
Kristen, I could no more do chemistry than sprout wings and fly, so yay! you! for figuring it out!
I am also thankful for beautiful fall weather, for my sweet, clever husband and son, for our tribe of rescued pets, and for what seems to be the end of a long, painful relationship with a relative. Like A. Marie, I am appalled at the price of groceries and am thankful for knowing how to cook and wring the goodness out of everything in the pantry and freezer.
I'm thankful for
-that my son & grandson missed a serious accident today. They were driving on the interstate when some teens in the middle lane decided to take an exit through a car right in front of my son....both cars rolled & my son was able to somehow miss them.
-I'm thankful that no one was seriously hurt
-I'm thankful for my houseplants now that everything outside is dead
-I'm thankful for the cool saucer swing we found on clearance...it has given us so much joy. I swing on it every single day, my grandson loves it! My recently divorced son lays on it & finds some peace. My husband plays on it with our grandson....we never realized just what a treasure it would be.
My son was asked to train with a higher level soccer team for the winter. and I’m so grateful that the club has seen the hard work he’s been putting in during the fall season.
We’re going to have warmer weather this weekend! There were a few days earlier this week that the temps went below freezing – the warmer weather will give me time to do some yard clean up.
My parents offered to have my son spend a few days with them during the fall break. I love that he gets a chance to spend time with his grandparents.
I have a weekend to myself before two weekends of travel in a row– one weekend for work and one for vacation. I love to travel but this will give me some time to prep for the trips.
My husband gave me a very fun puzzle for my birthday. It’s been the perfect way to relax and listen to audio books in the evening.
- This week I'm so thankful for my support system. I'm happy to be close enough to see my friends and be in a zoom small group through my church. It feels like a warm hug all the time.
- I'm thankful that I found a caregiver support/training course that I can attend through zoom. After a bunch of phone calls and research, I couldn't find a support group for caregivers or for family members of someone currently in hospice, but at least I found this course. And if I need to, I will seek one-on-one counseling to supplement it.
- I'm thankful for evenings to watch corny mysteries with my husband. I've been setting more boundaries for my caregiving duties, and my goodness, it feels so good to just hang out with my best friend.
- I'm thankful for the light that streams in through our clerestory windows around dinnertime. We only have a few minutes of it, but the light washes the entire living area in a bright glow. I love it.
- I'm thankful for the soundtracks I can borrow from my library. I'm currently listening to the music from Avatar. So cool.
I'm thankful my kids are healthy, the middle getting an appointment made from a referral. I do not take for granted the health and mental health care providers. I'm thankful it was a less challenging week with the 6 month old dog that came into our lives unplanned. He's lovely but a lot of work.
I am thankful that I live in a rural community where it is not uncommon to come home from work and find extra food on my counter or in my fridge. It happened yesterday, and I realized that it's probably pretty rare these days to have this level of trust in your neighbors.
I am thankful that today was my last day of a four, 10 hour day work week. I was filling in for a coworker and had to do many new-to-me tasks, but overall it went well and the rest of the staff was very helpful. (I just work per diem.)
And finally, I am thankful for resilient people. I am working in a residential drug treatment facility, and as you can imagine, there are many tragic client stories. But our clients are getting help and it's great to play a small role in that. If you or a loved are battling addiction, don't give up! Find a good facility, make good choices, and put in the work. You/they are so worth it!
@Tricia, I second your comments. My middle daughter finally found a good one inheritance much younger years
After much hard work on both sides she beat her addiction &is a great addition to our family &society
Today’s thanks:
1) my long list of errands is successfully completed. Seems like lately I’ve not been able to finish one thing or another, so it feels great to have EVERYTHING checked off.
2) The sun is shining
3) i am off this afternoon so can take a long dog walk
4) my husband and SIL are recovering well from recent health issues
5) beautiful yarn to knit with
My first shot at the FFT:
1. Interesting things to do at work. I love complicated tasks.
2. Plenty of food in the house. No shopping for at least a week.
3. Medications and doctors who know how to prescribe what you need.
4. My 12 year old daughter’s kind words when I picked her up from school.
5. The cat zoomies! So fun to watch.
Thanks to Kristen and everyone else for their responses to these posts. This community warms my heart. I usually end up reading them late on a Thursday or sometimes Friday, when I feel it is too late to post my Thankfuls. So I will start by saying that I am thankful to Kristin for her late post this week lol
I am thankful for my 22 year old son. He graduated from college last spring and is navigating his way into the adult world. Last week he visited my parents for four nights, and then we came home visit us for four nights. It was such a treat!
I am thankful for my resourceful husband who has been dealing with our furnace. We tried to turn it on two weeks ago and found that it has needed three repairs, and three new (programmable) thermostats. Good thing we tried to turn it on when we did! While this hasn’t been fun, we agree that it’s better than having to replace it.
I started getting together with a group of women just before the pandemic started, and the pandemic helped us to forge an even stronger bond. Today went on a walk with one of them. I am thankful for this lovely group of women.
I am thankful for fall. I love the colors, the sites, the smells, and the cooler temperatures that lead to winter. And yes, even the Hallmark movies to go along with it all ;-). I am so grateful to experience the 4 seasons in NY.
Lastly, I am thankful that we paid off our mortgage two weeks ago. I’m relieved to be in this ‘club’. We worked diligently over the years at paying it down and are delighted to be at this point. Coincidentally, we have incurred sone unexpected costs and it’s nice to have some extra cash on hand.
@Steph H., congratulations on the mortgage payoff!
Last evening I got the honor of celebrating my friends 70th birthday with her. Our friendship came about under rather odd circumstances, but we’ve grown close over the past two years and we love spending time together—lots of great conversations.
I’m also grateful for working from home and the flexibility it provides. Not sure how I ever did the 45 minutes one way commute (and so much wasted time in the office!), but I really enjoy not having to go into the office.
Your kitty loves you so much!!! Kitty love is special. I am thankful our two are over their spat and back to loving each other! Also thankful for new clients, a working furnace as the temps drop, and one or two last camping trips before the season ends!
I’m thankful for today, my 68th birthday, being so special because of the love of family and friends.
And I’m thankful for coming across some music by the Wailing Jennys whose harmonies are piercingly beautiful( especially “ Light of a Clesr Blue Morning” and “Wildflowers “).
I’m thankful that my vertigo spells aren’t due to anything serious ( at least they don’t seem to be per the dr).
I’m thankful for nurses and doctors!
I’m thankful for this beautiful autumn that just keeps exploding in color.
I’m thankful for your photos, Kristen, that are still inspiring me as references for art.
Happy belated birthday!
- I’m thankful I got to spend time with my Grandma and Aunt and Uncle last weekend
-thankful that my family members have fur babies I can pet and love on
(My cousin has barn kittens and it was so fun to play with the kittens!)
- thankful for my Mom she helped me get a small chest freezer for my apartment (I paid but she helped me pick it up and get it into my apartment!)
- thankful for my health, recent dental exam and eye exam went well.
I’m having a school year full of commuting. I have various kids in homeschool co-ops 3 days a week and am on the road about 2 hours each of those days, which is probably not much for a lot of people but we’ve always been at home 4 weekdays each week. So it’s a big change that I don’t love, because driving is not how I’d choose to spend two hours of my day.
But, the upside (other than my kids enjoying their co-ops!) is that this year I really, especially love Fridays. After three days of commuting kids, it is so fun to have a day where I don’t need to go anywhere. And it even makes Monday (my other weekday at home) a day I look forward to. So I’m thankful for tomorrow being Friday!
@Lori, have you ever tried making playlists or listening or a podcast? I find they help make drives a little more pleasant. I know some people who even get books on cd from the library. Just a suggestion from someone who also dislikes car trips 🙂
I am thankful for:
-My thoughtful husband. He is fulfilling his mother's lifelong dream to go to a Notre Dame football game in South Bend. Driving from New York.
-The mechanic who checked out his car this week, he also worked on a second car of ours and just charged us for the part. He felt bad that it took a few days to diagnose and fix the problem.
-the beautiful fall foliage.
Ah, thoughtfulness in others is so endearing. I am sure that watching your husband do this increased your love for him exponentially!
My first time commenting.
I am thankful for
—My kids’ relationship. They are eight years apart and I absolutely love how my 12-year-old reads to my four-year-old every night and they sing the song Jesus Loves Me together
—My daughter getting the correct diagnosis and treatment for her severe anxiety. I was told tonight by another parent how great she was and how she looked like she really enjoyed herself during her choir performance. In the past, my daughter would barely do anything in front of a crowd due to have anxiety attacks.
—The fall colors as the leaves were changing as I drove to my doctor’s appointment.
—The ultrasound machine being fixed in time for my appointment and now having an answer for what has been causing certain symptoms.
Oh, yay that you are joining in! Welcome, welcome!
I struggle with technology in every way. When my laptop gets wonky, I am never quite sure if some tiny adjustment is needed or an entirely new laptop. There really isn't anyone to ask. We have the Best Buy repair contract but that has been very limited help.
In any case our printer has been misbehaving for some months. It's pretty old and sometimes my husband can press a thousand buttons and then give it a whack and it will work for awhile. The next time we need it, it's on strike again. Today, we hit frustration level defcon 476 and decided to nose around at Costco and hope a miracle landed in our lap and some kind salesperson would suggest we buy the $100 printer.
Sooooo. I am thankful for two things:
1. The much younger than us sales person talked to us for ten minutes in techno speak while our eyes glazed over. I really didn't understand much of what he said, but I did get that our printer was so old that it probably was no longer keeping up with upgraded demands and we almost certainly needed a new one. He did, however recommend one of the more expensive ones, even though we only print a couple of times a month. I did feel he knew what he was talking about and was being honest.
2. I was thankful that we had the money to cash flow it this month, even though it would have been more fun to blow the money on something else.
I agree with the salesperson; an old printer is rarely worth investing time and money in. Better to buy a new one, frustrating as that is.
@Anne, And the ink refills for a cheap and old printer can eat up all the money you saved by not buying a slightly more expensive one in the first place!
Thankful for the little birds in our garden
Thankful for a sunny clear day
Thankful for pain killers
Thankful for how my mother taught me old-fashioned remedies
Thankful for our contented cats and the endless amount of purring they can produce
That cat is the sweetest. I am almost tempted to get a cat...
I am thankful this week for cooler weather - my grass is thriving!
I am thankful for my job, which altho is so hard right now, paying the bills and keeping me distracted from grief.
Thankful that my daughter loaned me three books to read - its great to have a little reading time each evening.
As always: thankful for my home and my health and my car and my kids.
The holidays are coming - I feel happy about that!
I’m impressed at your persistence with education. You classes look hard and I don’t have the brain for those subjects at all.
Giving thanks is a much needed practice for me this week. The honeymoon is moving is over m, and as the dust settles I’m lonely for the community I built in our previous home.
1. We have food for our son’s gtube! After rubbing it is food twice, spending 20+ hours on the phone over the last month, going to the doctor five times and eventually buying the specialized formula at full price ($35/day) we have have his 30 day order here in our house.
2. A warm snap before fall returns: Temps in the 50s today!
3. A comfortable bed.
Oh, thank goodness you have the food situation sorted out. Yay!
And thank you for your encouragement. 🙂
To start, I am thankful to have all my teeth, and in fairly good condition. Too many people I know are missing teeth, and have broken teeth, or don't take care of their teeth - and no lie, it changes your appearance. Not for the better. Please, floss and brush daily! Your teeth will thank you!
I am thankful for my newly renovated kitchen, after having a TERRIBLE kitchen, for 24 years. I have no clue how I got by all these years, after finally having a REAL kitchen. New counters, a huge black $700 sink, and a dishwasher that is so quiet that I occasionally check to see if its actually running! The wonders never cease! Renovate your kitchen!
After a week of wet, cold weather I am thankful for my new roof, which also matches my house. I wanted it for 12 years, and I finally got it this year. The only downfall is I am still paying back the work done . . . but with 2.69% interest at a fixed rate, for 10 years, I won't complain too badly. It could be worse . . . .
I am also enjoying my cactus collection, something I didn't know I liked until earlier this year. Plants give you a weird happiness. If you know, you know!
And finally, I am thankful for my health . . . after watching a video about necrotising fasciitis. CLEAN AND STERILIZE YOUR CUTS PEOPLE. DON'T PLAY!
And how is YOUR Friday?
@Michaela,
I work in a hospital, and a *nurse* who worked there (years ago) ended up with necrotizing fasciitis in one of his arms. 《Shudder》 He had cut himself at home, doing an outdoor project at home. So, yes! Clean and sterilize those cuts!!
I am thankful I am in good health and those I love are in good health. And I appreciate my ability to move without pain:)
I love it so much when you talk about your homework frustrations. To be clear, I don't love that you're frustrated. I appreciate your honesty and I also appreciate you reminding me to be graceful with my students and to remember that everyone is at a different stage in their life. Just because I can write out the narrow phonetic transcription of a word without ever looking at my IPA chart, I can't expect my students to do the same. I also need to schedule due dates and activities in a way that allows flexibility for students of all ages and life stages.
1. Thankful for my good primary doctor’s office down the street, had my yearly check up today.
2. Thankful that being frugal is fun for me, mostly. I see it as a challenge to spend wisely and be a good planetary citizen too.Less car trips, exercise at home or in public parks, eat at home.I am thankful for how good it makes me feel to do my part.
3. Thankful that our son has an appointment at Barrow’s neuro institute next week.We waited a long time for this appointment.
4. Thankful for a loving and supportive husband.
5. Thankful that I am still able to walk, hike,ride my bike, enjoy life, even though I am getting older. At 69, I have some aches and pains but in the main I am healthy and mobile!
Shew, chemistry. Been a minute.
I'm thankful it's Friday. It's been a week.
I love thankful thursdays!
* Happy with my decision of quitting university. I was there only 6 weeks but that was enought to make me feel extremely bored and extremely stressed at the same time. Saying goodbye to classes, group projects, notes transcriptions, etc, this is very freeying for me. Uni is great, but not for everyone. I'm thankful I had the chance to try it out.
* Very thankful for my job, even if sometimes I really dislike it and it's physically demanding ; it pays well, it gives me a pension plan, no week-ends, no nights, ok colleagues. The downside of this job really is the physical load, which is why I wanted to study to do something else.
* DD participation in 2 teens supervised groups outside of school, to socialize. This is not easy for her (autism and ADD), so at leastthis way she has a chance to try. So far so good. And the services are free or very low cost
* Public library, again and always!
* My supportive and loving husband
I am grateful for our beautiful peaceful acreage and to be planting my garlic bulbs before the snow flies. They will be a welcome sight in the spring.
Shelley looks like our new kitty Socrates (Socks) who showed up as a stray a few months ago. Socks has a white hourglass shape on his nose. Loving and affectionate welcome kitty #4.
I am thankful
- I got to spend time with my parents this weekend and that they had a good time. They moved interstate this year and I hadn’t seen them in 8 months.
- for Miso (my rescue kitten) who has brought much joy and laughter to my life in the last three weeks
- for Meadow (my dog) who endures my cuddles
- for my garden. Getting my hands into the dirt seems to drain away all ill feelings and leave me in a peaceful headspace.
Ah, Lewis structures in organic chemistry. My professor called it the "humility class." For our final exam, he had a deck of playing cards. On each card her had written a named reaction. He shuffled the cards 3 times and dealt out 10, I think. The exam was to write the reactions. He used those cards for decades - LOL! Good prof, though.