June 4th

Today I'm grateful for work conferences.

The primary reason for my trip is to attend a work conference. I'm having a great time traveling with my colleague, exploring a new city, learning lots of super helpful information, and meeting people in my field. Traveling and conferencing is pretty exhausting but in a satisfying way. This trip has been a perfect blend of business and pleasure.

June 3rd

Today I'm grateful for no sales tax.

As a native Oregonian I'm always startled when I go out of state and make my first purchase and the total is more than what the item said it was. I always forget about sales tax and I'm grateful I don't have to think about it in my daily life. I know they get us through other taxes, but I'm used to paying what's on the price tag. 

June 2nd

Today I'm grateful for easy packing.

I love traveling but don't really enjoy the packing and unpacking that is necessary on either end of trips. I had to pack for an upcoming five day work trip tonight and wanted to be completely ready as I have to get up at 4am to catch my flight. So of course I didn't start until after 8pm, but surprisingly (!) finished in under an hour. I was pro-active in that I started laundry prior to today but usually it takes me a lot longer to make decisions and I tend to over pack. Not this time!   

June 1st

Today I'm grateful for finding a roommate.

As I think I've mentioned, my house has been going through some transitions lately. I've always had quite good luck finding high quality roommates but this time around we came down to the wire. I'm glad we were able to find someone who seems like they will fit in nicely and in time to pay rent!  

May 31st

Today I'm grateful for garden progress.

I've been tending to my garden and excited to announce that my plants are growing! The only thing that hasn't popped up yet are my carrots, but I'm still feeling optimistic. 

Beets.

First strawberry.

Cucumbers.

May 30th

Today I'm grateful for surprise visits!

I was at work on my computer when I turned to greet what I thought was going to be a client, but turned out to by the one and only Lindsey! I was able to take a break and we went on a walk through campus. It was such a lovely surprise to see her and briefly catch up on things that have been happening in our lives even in the short time we've been apart. Totally made my day!

May 29th

Today I'm grateful for kickball.

I'm playing in an adult kickball league and having so much fun. So far our team is 2-0 and the weather has been nice and having a laid back but spirited kickball game is such a nice excuse to hang out in the sun. It's also a nice substitute for softball, which I've been missing lately.