Two hundred and twenty-second day

Today I'm grateful for my job.
I'm not so cocky to believe I'm the only one who can do my job. In fact, I suspect there's someone out there who can do my job better than I do.
For that reason I'm grateful I was in the right place at the right time.
Also, it's a common human trait that if you have something (or someone) that's acceptable and doesn't cause trouble, you're more likely to keep what you have rather than look for something else. I'm grateful for that as well.
Now that the humble part is out of the way, honestly, I do a good job for my company.
I do wish they'd listen to me more though. I think I could revolutionize how our company works.
And that leads to the other thing I'm grateful for...I have lots to learn!!!!
I'm not a person who likes to take the lead on things. I'm a better cheerleader. I will be supportive and root you on...but I don't want to be responsible or obligated any more than I am!
Which is why I can't complain too much that people don't listen to me.
That's what makes me an 'acceptable' employee, rather than an exceptional employee. At least for my job.

Two hundred and twenty-first day

Yesterday's gratitude: Other people's imagination + my own imagination. I like stories.

Today's gratitude: Other people's curiosity + my own curiosity. People have developed some amazing things and I experience awe thinking about the type of person who discovers or develops things - computers, science, space et al.

Note: I was thrown off yesterday when our President (ugh) threatened North Korea with a fire and fury the likes of which this world has never seen before (if they continue to threaten us)
I hope in some time I am embarrassed that I was so upset because it turned out to be lots of bluster.
But for yesterday (and today so far), it's upsetting to me.

Two hundred and nineteenth day

Today I am grateful for my health and my brain and my body.
One of my weaknesses in life is that I don't try very hard.
If something comes easy for me, great. If not, I move on.
For that reason, I'm lucky for what I was born with.
I'm not especially attractive, or fit, or smart. But I'm healthy and can move and think.
This is the great tragedy of my life as well...if only I tried harder who knows where I'd be.
Honestly, I feel I haven't given my best to this world for all the joys I've received.
Today, I am grateful for what I have. Seriously - thank you to my body from the top of my head to the soles of my feet.

Two hundred and eighteenth day

Today I'm grateful that I ate some different foods yesterday and happily - so far - have had NO digestion issues!!! YAY!!!!
I'm also grateful I have a car that gets me from here to there with no issues. Sometimes I think of my car as my best friend.  Yeah, that's kinda weird, but the car is what gives me independence.
I'm additionally grateful that I live in an area where I don't have to drive everyday - I can walk.
And finally, today, I'm grateful for our rule of law.  It seems the only thing keeping our United States united.

Two hundred and seventeenth day

Day 5 of gratitude:

I'm grateful my Mom's having her birthday today.

She drives me batty quite often (she would be quick to point out I drive her batty too). 

We have issues.

But, she's healthy and independent. 

Good for her and good for me.

Two hundred and sixteenth day

Day Four - Today, I'm grateful that I get to work from home.  I don't have a commute, my boss trusts me, I don't have to figure out what to wear everyday, I rarely get interrupted, I'm exposed to less germs during cold and flu season, and I'm comfortable.  I'm also grateful that I have an opportunity to learn how to be self-motivating.  
I'm very lucky.

Eek - I notice the year is more than half over already.  What the hey?

Two hundred and fifteenth day

No picture today. I saw a website (Paperlicious) that is using August to document her gratitude. I'll try to do the same.
Day 01 - I'm grateful to be ALIVE
Day 02 - I'm grateful that JK and I were able to have an honest conversation about our tiff from the day before.
Day 03 - I'm grateful that I was able to experience a few hours at the beach. I love being in the water.

P.S. JK and I worked and worked a lot last week trying to get our Scope financial statement project done. We worked late on Friday, which was my 40th reunion. I wasn't planning to go, but it was on my mind. Saturday SGM visited overnight. We went to the arts and crafts fair - or a small amount of it anyway. She helped me hang a couple things on my wall. Sunday was a wedding for LJB niece.
And I have today and tomorrow off from work. Yay!