Thankful Thursday: PT bill success!
This week, I am thankful:
that my PT bill was almost entirely erased
I told you how I'd called to inquire about the unexpected $1,499 bill. Well, they called me back and let me know that after resubmission, my total went down to $29.
I cheerfully forked over my money because $29 is a drop in the bucket compared to $1499!
that my chemistry credit is officially transferred
After I passed, I immediately put in a request to have the transcript sent to my school, but it had to get reviewed and approved. As of yesterday, though, it is safely listed on my transcript, and I am thrilled.
that I only have four weeks of classes left
I'm pretty sure I will have two finals the fifth week, but whatever. All of my actual work and projects will be done and submitted by then, so I maintain that I will still feel like my semester is completed.
I might be able to do my ethics final ahead of time, though! I need to look into it; if that's the case, then the only final left would be the one for my one-credit nutrition class. I really do not think that one is going to be stressful. š
for a little getaway
When I was doing my chemistry class, I thought, "Hmm, I could use a little reward after this is over."
So, I booked two nights in Jim Thorpe, a small town in eastern PA.
Previously, I'd only been there in the summer, but I had heard it is beautiful there in the fall.
I wasn't sure if the leaves would still be there by the time I visited, but they were!
I went hiking, read books, walked around the town, and, most importantly, did not do homework. š
that Zoe's hoodie sold already!
I told you I'd listed a hoodie she had put in the "donate" pile, and it already sold. Yay! I sent her the money, of course, and now her hoodie is on to a new home.
that Chiquita still loves her tunnel
I got this on a free Facebook group several years ago, and she still has not gotten tired of hiding in it and running through it.
Your holiday sounds wonderful!
I'm grateful for:
- bananas! They're sweet and nutritious and still fairly cheap to buy. They're a great emergency snack when I need one at work.
- 'Arty Thursdays'. This is something I started earlier in the autumn, to help bring some structure to my week and have screen-free time. My partner works nights on Thursdays so it's the perfect time for me to do whatever arts or crafts project I fancy. Tonight I will be attempting to make linocut Christmas cards.
- that I only have five weeks left until I finish for Christmas. I cannot wait! I don't really celebrate Christmas but I love the peace, quiet and reflection - plus it's the only time of the year that all of my colleagues have off, so I don't dread my inbox on my return to work!
- my little cosy seat warmer on my office chair. Making me so much warmer, at a fraction of the cost of turning on the heating.
- that a group of us at work are trying to set up a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing. (This is a film that's come out in the UK about the climate crisis.) I'm hopeful we can get the necessary approvals!
@linocut Christmas cards: I'd like to know more! Do you have something you use as a press at home? We only did linos at secondary school and had a quite heave press there. I have some spare lino at the moment and have been playing around with using cut off chunks to print Ex libris's etc
Thankful for the week I spent in Sacramento, staying with my niece and her young family. Both flights went well, the weather was glorious, love was shared, and meaningful memories were made.Ā While I was gone, my husband dealt with some house issues, took care of our dog, and cooked up a storm, among other things, so I'm very thankful for that, too.Ā Ā
I love the pictures Kristen, the leaves are gorgeous! Now I want to go walking outside, but will have to wait until the weekend.
And congrats on finishing off Chemistry and crossing off one more item from your to-do.
I am thankful for a sunny day after several days with fog. Life immediately looks better and especially: traffic is safer.
Thankful that working from home makes it possible to keep on top of household essentials (cooking and laundry) while focusing on my paid work. Thankful for washing machines and slowcookers.
Thankful that all December wish lists are in now, so we can get our shopping done.
And for a wonderful choir rehearsal where our conductor asked us to sing aloud to our fellow choir members in small quartets (SATB). It was a renaissance piece, and I felt slightly trembly when it was our quartet's turn. But we did well and I felt more confident afterwards (plus happy to have overcome my nerves).
I'm so glad you were able to get away! The town looks beautiful, a little like Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls!
Thankfuls:
- I was having some intermittent knee pain so went to the doctor. I hadn't gone running in case it aggravated it, but the doctor said it was probably the shoes I've been wearing which are a little heavy on my feet, and I am good to run!
- Leading on from that, I did the parkrun at the weekend. I was prepared for it to be difficult as I hadn't run in a while, but I had the same time as previously! I was very tired afterwards though!
- I enjoyed some winter swims after running and in general
- I went to a social event at work which was a lot more fun than anticipated! It was nice to talk to some colleagues outside the office.
- Leading on from yesterday's discussion, I'm thankful that I feel more confident in the kitchen than in the past. It took some practice but now I can wing it, as long as I have a general range of ingredients, without getting overwhelmed š