April 30th

Today I'm grateful for time to look at the clouds.

I got off work and went straight to the frisbee fields with the intention of doing extra warm ups, stretches, and throwing. But I got there and decided to lay in the grass instead. I took a brief cat nap before spending some time looking at the sky. I didn't do any extra anything to prepare for my game, but it was definitely time well spent.

April 29th

Today I'm grateful for porch sitting.

I came home from work and promptly sat myself on my porch.  I entertained myself with journal writing, book reading, Norah Jones listening, and chocolate milk drinking (and eventually computer typing). I only left to go for a run and make my dinner. I'm looking forward to many more sunny afternoons and evenings on my porch.

April 28th

Today I'm grateful for sleeping.

I didn't sleep well last night which made me grateful for almost all the other nights when I do sleep well. I thought that I wasn't sleeping at all, but then in the morning I remembered my dreams and realized I was just having nightmares all night. My body usually takes such good care of itself when it comes to sleeping. I know it's definitely part of my self-care and for sure helps me function better. I suppose the good news is that I know I'll sleep well tonight. I've never had two bad nights in a row. Good night!

April 27th

Today I'm grateful for crushes.

I've had a crush on a this boy for a few months. It's agonizing and wonderful all at the same time to have feelings for someone. I'm grateful for meeting another human that can evoke such strong emotions and for the process of exploring, learning, and discovering things with a new person.

April 26th

Today I'm grateful for home.

There is definitely a particular sense of comfort and familiarity about being home. Being at home usually provides an opportunity to go at a slower pace. I spent my day talking and spending quality time with my family, eating fabulous home cooked food, and enjoying the natural beauty of my little town. I also got to see my sister perform in The Importance of Being Earnest and catch up with a couple high school friends. A solid weekend for sure.

Sunset in Bandon. 

After playing cribbage with Ellen at the port.

Homemade feast. Not pictured: Garlic bread and creme brûlée.

Gwendolyn: Act 1

Gwendolyn: Act 2

April 25th

Today I am grateful for NOT getting speeding tickets.

I was pulled over on my drive home today. It was only my third time getting pulled over in the 11+ years I've been driving. The officer was pretty friendly when he approached me, but he took all my documents back to his cruiser and I thought for sure I'd be getting a ticket. I really, really didn't want to have to find and cough up the money to pay a fine, so when he came back and told me to have good night and didn't give me a ticket I was so grateful.

April 24th

Today I'm grateful for breaks in the rain.

It was pouring rain at the time I was supposed to leave for work today, but I ended up getting delayed. I felt guilty and stressed for being late, but by the time I got everything sorted the pouring rain had stopped and it was sunny for my bike ride in. I am grateful that I caught a window of sunshine.