When I had a job, I was working on a beast of a project. In addition to the loss of houses and forest, the wildfires in California will likely affect certain aspects of that beast-project. I am so grateful that it's no longer my problem.

Grateful that my homeowners association didn't see my lawn before I edged it yesterday.

This morning's motivation. I feel productive, therefore I am productive.

Yesterday's suprise thunderstorm. It was a beautiful light show and my yard really needed the water.

My wonderful friends and family who have been so loving, supportive and inspiring. Life is good!

My incredible luck.

A few weeks ago I got into a car accident that totalled my car. On the surface this looks like nothing good could come of it, but on the contrary - the accident may be a blessing in disguise. I am grateful for the following outcomes of this event:

1) No one was hurt
2) Insurance totalled out my car, forcing me to buy a new one
3) I like my new car better
4) My insurance settlement covered the cost of the new car so I am still car-payment-free
5) I was able to secure the new car before my rental car insurance payments expired
6) My insurance payment for my new car is less than my old car
7) I have a little money left over
8) Since I'm unemployed at the moment, it didn't really inconvenience my life too much

The most important thing is that no one was hurt. Things can be replaced, but injury can last forever. Thanks to my angels for keeping me safe!

Grateful that I have the courage to try something new. It will be successfull!

Grateful that I am healthy.

Grateful that I have the willpower to maintain a frugal lifestyle.

2 months without a post - terrible! There has been so much to be grateful for! The biggest gift has been TIME.

1) Time to relax and regroup and recover from burnout.
2) Time to go to the gym and kickstart my fitness program.
3) Time to work on some of my projects.
4) Time to enjoy the pool :)

Thanks to my former employer for giving me an opportunity to regroup & reflect. Perhaps my life will take a whole new direction now.

thanks to all my good friends for their support

Flexibility, Creativity, & Optimism - thank goodness for these tools that will help me manifest my destiny

Grateful for the opportunity to start a new life.

It's raining! Or rather, the sky is falling in. This means that my lawn is getting some much needed moisture - maybe it won't be brown!

Thanks to my Dad for always being there for me, for teaching me to love the outdoors, and for encouraging me that it's OK to be strange.

I own my car and have no car payment

connections

grateful for eBay and craigslist for making it easier to lighten my load

grateful for inspiration, daydreams, and love

grateful that my gym has an option to suspend membership

Grateful to friends and collegues who recognize my mad skillz

freedom!

it feels like a weight has been lifted, now just watching for that other door (or window) to open.

friends - all over the country

negotiating skills

A mild Texas summer. Don't get me wrong it's still hot, but 93 beats 103 anyday.

The Grateful Dead for reminding me that every silver lining has a touch of gray. I know this sounds pessimistic, but I think that it illustrates the balance of life. After all you can't recognize the good without knowing what bad is.

My company lost a big account last week which may affect my job security. I've spent the last 4 days looking for things to be grateful for. Here's what I've got so far:

1) By finishing up a project, I might dodge the layoff bullet (as least for a little while)
2) The experience I've gained working on this account is priceless
3) Every ending is a new beginning - I am excited for what my future holds and grateful to have a new opportunity (whatever that may be)
4) My stress level might go down a little bit (eventually)

Rhymin Simon for Late in the Evening & Fergie for Glamorous

Loving, caring family

Perfect sunset

Grateful to the veterans for defending our country in past wars and all the US Military who put their lives on the for us today and everyday

grateful to my boss who recognized that it is a gorgeous day, that we have all worked very hard this week, and that we should be outside enjoying the day instead of at work. Yay for leaving early!

thanks to my friends and my dad for sending me funny emails.

grateful to IM which allows me to keep in touch with my brother who lives far away.

Grateful for the excellent happy hour specials at the nearby patio bar. They may not have fancy appetizers or trendy decor, but you can't beat a 22oz Spaten for $4.

Grateful for muscle memory

Grateful for the upcoming 3 day weekend

And even though I didn't want to go back to work after lunch, I must be grateful to do the work that I do because it was a business lunch, which I would not have had otherwise.

Yesterday I had lunch outside at a new restaurant. The weather was perfect, the conversation was good, and the food was delicious. Must thank CCA, JJ, & PW for treating me.

being busy at work - good for job security

Squirrel eating nuts outside my window

A cool day in May - gotta enjoy them while I can

the rain on Saturday - not only did I get a lot of stuff done around my home, but also, the lawn needed it. Maybe we will be out of this drought yet!

songs in the keys of C and G for making me happy and optimistic

the upside to leaving breakfast and lunch at home is that I get to spend more time outside in the sunshine while I go get food.

I would like to thank the cow and the grape for their parts in a little production I like to call DINNER.

Thanks to my boss for having my back.

Grateful that I don't like cheap beer - not only do I avoid the calories, but I'm also not as annoyed at what I'm missing out on right now.

Grateful to a collegue who figured out how to reduce the file size of their proposals. They are no longer the source of email inbox crashes!

Grateful for GC finding a solution to a somewhat complex problem

Grateful for sore muscles and not sore joints!

Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve - always makes me smile.

Grateful that the flavors finally melded in my lunch of Greek Quinoa salad.

Grateful for willpower.

Grateful for all the perks I get through my job.

Grateful for the tax break.

Grateful that I don't like Twinkies, Ding Dongs or HoHos.

Thankful for the boost this morning's workout has given my mood! Now if I can remember this good feeling again tomorrow morning at 5:45am when the alarm is going off...

Very thankful that the internet exists - I can't imagine how trips were planned without it!

Grateful for good advice and inspiration from friends.

I'm grateful that the sun has decided to come out - its a gorgeous day!

Grateful that Whole Foods is across the street to give me healthy options for breakfast lunch and (sometimes) dinner.

I am grateful for my Mom, without whom I would not be the person I am today.

I got some disappointing news on Friday which, I must admit, I am still not please with, however there are a couple things to be grateful for in this situation:

1) thankfully, I still have a job
2) the situation has created necessity, who is the mother of invention. Sometimes we have to be pushed to make a change that will untimately make for a better reality.

Thankful that my dad can fix cars and that he is willing to do so in this muggy weather

I have much gratitude to my friend ER who always encourages me to keep up the good work and inspires me to do better. THANKS SO MUCH!!!

Spades - a big thanks to my P, JD, who did not underbid. We may not have won, but at least we didn't go back 100 points because of sandbags!

Much thanks to my work for paying for the data service on my phone.

Thanks to ST for the coffee!

Grateful that my legs are less sore - ready for a workout tomorrow am!

I am grateful to my neighbor who helped me start my lawn mower

I am very grateful that my gym shoes turned up.

Grateful for a fairly productive conversation with a co-worker. Now we're making progress!

Thanks to Muddy Waters for giving me goosebumps - it's goingto be a good day!

Thankful that I have a excuse to sleep in tomorrow

Thankful that I am not an insomniac

Thankful for soft sheets and pillows

Thanks to Led Zeplin for rocking.

Thanks to JH for the free lunch announcement! The upside to being too busy to leave the desk to get lunch at noon :)

Grateful to Fitness Magazine who has published arm excercises that have actually worked. I can wear my jean jacket again!

A big thanks to Ween and Beck whose music always brings a smile to my face.

Another one in the "find the silver lining" category: I accidentally left my gym shoes in a locker at my gym and now a mystery person has taken possession of them. They are my only gym shoes and they are not cheap but in order to continue to excercise I must get new ones. I have thought of 3 things that are good about this situation:
1) I am still sore from my workout yesterday - the rest will do me good.
2) I have big a project at work that will benefit from me being able to get an early start on it today.
3) When my shoes turn up (fingers crossed, thinking positive here) I will have a spare, something that I should have anyway.

Thanks to my computer for taking an eternity to boot up this morning and requiring 2 extra-long restarts - I got to enjoy my breakfast a little longer and actually read a couple articles in Rolling Stone instead of just looking at the pictures.

I am happy that I did not procrastinate on folding my laundry.

I am grateful that my AC works.

I am grateful that I have a job to go to tomorrow.

OMG its sunny - yay!!!

I am grateful for all the people with dogs who walk them by the lake - I can go there and get my dog-fix

I am grateful that the thunderstorms held off through my walk around the lake this morning

I am grateful to the masseuse that unblocked my energy yesterday.

I am grateful that I had the will to get up off the couch and get back to the excercise.