Liz asked us to post our 5 (really) good things/moments from last week, so here are mine:
- Being there for someone who's desperate and scared by offering her my own experience, strength and hope
- Email from the person at Gonzaga who teaches a course I'm thinking about taking (a big deal for someone who's never been to college)
- Watching last night's season premiere of The L Word three times in a row!
- Cozy days and nights at home with Lucy and Silas . . . how I *LOVE* living alone with my babies . . . the quiet, the guaranteed absence of stress, my independence, no alarm clocks other than loud yawning Dobermans
- Fixing dinner for my Mama -- pan-fried halibut (caught by my ex) with brown rice and steamed veggies -- then watching the Gonzaga men's basketball game on TV together
And two bonus (really) good things that felt nice to my crummy self-worth:
- Time spent with my workerbee Colleen on Sunday. I fixed us hot chocolate with LOTS of whipped cream (see above photo) and told her how much I appreciate her. She said she loves working here and that I'm the best boss ever. "Good," I replied, "'cuz you're never allowed to quit!"
- Getting a 90-minute facial that I swear to you was better than sex. Icing on the cake was my aesthetician thinking I'm 29 or 30! People often think I'm early 30s, but those people don't scrutinize my skin under a bright fluorescent light and magnifying glass. Yes, she might have been angling for a big tip, but after 8 months as her client I'll cling to the belief she wasn't. :)
If you feel like sharing your 5 (really) good things/moments, post a link here so I can read them too. Energetically and emotionally I'm still pretty wiped out and not leaving many comments on your blogs -- please understand and forgive me. Also, I promise to update the Sacred Life Sunday list of participants this week.
From last week? Hoo boy, that's a challenge...which is exactly why I 'should' do it... ;)
1. Had the entire week off work -- paid vacation!
2. chocolate...and quite a lot of it...
3. Thai food
4. black-eyed peas
5. not losing power during the storm
Posted by: Marilyn | Monday, January 07, 2008 at 10:20 PM
1. feeling energized by female company at new year
2. buying a new family sofa in the sales - when it arrives, we'll ALL be able to lounge together :o)
3. solitude now the kids are back at school
4. knowing they're coming home at 3.30 :o)
5. getting better and quicker at writing with my left hand - i'm a journal junkie!! it's still tough to type one key at a time, but it's so worth it to 'talk' to you, carla :o)
hugs and blessings, xxx
Posted by: claire | Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 03:19 AM
1. Getting together after work with my dear friend Karen (it is so wonderful to be living in the same area again!)
2. a warm fire on a cold snowy day
3. My sweetheart making sure that car/truck windows are brushed and scraped before I rush out the door to drive to work.
4. Not having to change out of my pjs on the days I work from home.
5. Taking the time to plan a week of good meals, and avoiding the holiday sweets still left in the house!
Posted by: Monique | Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 07:04 AM
i am fixing myself some hot cocoa with whipped cream right after i type this! your list is wonderful...
i do so hope that 2008 brings some time for us to spend with one another in person...that is on my list of 2008 hopeful dreams.
sending you peace and light today...
Posted by: liz elayne | Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Fffffffffacial - I'm going for mine on Friday!
Here are my five really goods things from the past week:
1. That the massive amounts of salt I put in my bod while watching sports over the weekend didn't result in any nasty weight gain - largely because of walking the Best Worst Dog on the Plant every day.
2. Went to see Monty Python's SPAMalot with Rose on Saturday - HILARIOUS!!! We are going to see My Fair Lady soon.
3. A new sponsee to work with - yeah!
4. Afternoon coffee.
5. A 70 degree sunny day - and seeing two bluebirds while out walking.
Posted by: eileen (the dream) | Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 01:03 PM
I posted 5 on my blog tonight. I love your dogs, the hot chocolate (having some now, but minus whipped cream), and the dinner you fixed for your Mama. In fact... all your good things sound really good.
Posted by: Imelda / GreenishLady | Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 04:11 PM
oops. Forgot to link:
http://greenishlady.blogspot.com/2008/01/5-really-good-things.html
Posted by: Imelda / GreenishLady | Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Wow, a college course! Good for you. I am so proud of the way you consistently take good care of yourself. You are an inspiration.
Posted by: Kikipotamus the Hobo | Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 05:45 PM
PS I did the FIVE THINGS on my blog.
Posted by: Kikipotamus the Hobo | Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 06:04 PM
How fun! I've enjoyed doing this activity myself a couple of times previously and reading what everyone else writes for their 5 Really Good Things. Mine's up this evening here:
http://sacredruminations.blogspot.com/2008/01/five-really-good-things.html
Hugs and blessings,
Posted by: storyteller | Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 05:39 PM
I'm coming in late but still here!
Posted by: Stacibo | Friday, January 11, 2008 at 12:45 PM
tee hee ... i've watched the season premiere twice now :) what a wonderful list :) i heart liz's five really good things! xox
Posted by: daisies | Friday, January 11, 2008 at 05:22 PM
Hmmmm... I saw the premiere AND the second episode and was not impressed....I'm holding out hope for the rest of the season though:)
Posted by: jen | Monday, January 14, 2008 at 08:48 PM