Five Good Things, continued

1. Not having to do anything today.
2. Trying something new.
3. White snow
4. Driveways
5. Cats

1. A new recipe.
2. Roasted portobello mushrooms with mozzarella cheese.
3. Diet Coke.
4. Coffee with creamer.
5. Hot chocolate with marshmallows.

1. Found out that the power was out for three hours at my apartment today but it came back on soon after I got home.
2. Have a much more mellow attitude than I used to even though my travel plans are still unconfirmed (waiting on Covid test results)
3. Virtual support groups
4. My cat companion
5. Ability to travel.

The fact that I like my selfies more time after time after time that I do them,
Eating in abundance when you feel like it,
Finding motivation,
Callie my cat has been spending time in my room,
Seeing improvements in appearance

1. Hearing a military jet fly above my apartment building just now. I miss those noises for some reason.

2. Having a T appointment in about 35 minutes (online).

3. Having enough food in my apartment.

4. Having a safe roof over my head.

5. Having friends.

1. Covid test came back negative! That is my 7th negative Covid test since this pandemic started. This means I can leave the country.
2. Starbucks cranberry bliss bars
3. Mild weather so no need for heat or ac. Low electricity bill this month
4. Found someone to look in on my cat so he won't have to be boarded.
5. Done with work for the year!

1. My sweet dog
2. My job.
3. Having a few days off soon.
4. Seeing family soon for the holidays.
5. Feeling better after feeling a little sick yesterday.

1. A responsive therapist.
2. Some iced coffee.
3. Snacks
4. My bed.
5. My guitar.

1. With my new attitude thanks to the 12 Steps I'm not freaking out over missed flights and travel issues.
2. Did manage to get some sleep last night despite not taking trazodone
3. Got the continental breakfast at the hotel this morning.
4. People at the hotel were nice and let me print documents and hang out in the lobby even after checking out.
5. Christmas music

1. Vaccines and boosters.
2. Air purifiers and windows.
3. Masks and other PPE.
4. Cleaning supplies.
5. Public service announcements, mandates, and mandate enforcements.

1. Keeping things simple.
2. Being okay with good enough.
3. Seeing people
4. The days getting longer now
5. Heat

1. Holidays
2. Giving
3. Helping
4. Teaching
5. Loving

1. Toothbrushes
2. Shelves for plants.
3. Not getting Covid yet.
4. A warm room
5. Finding my charger.

1. Holidays over.
2. Seeing everyone.
3. Finishing something.
4. Random conversations.
5. The snow keeping my neighbor out of the backyard.

1. A great Christmas with family
2. Christmas leftovers
3. A relaxed, restful day after
4. Sunshine
5. Spending time with my daughter

1. Seeing extended family
2. Time by the beach
3. Was not fat shamed by relatives despite being obese (quite surprised by this)
4. Had family to help me when I lost my credit card in another country.
5. Being able to get online support from anywhere in the world.

1. Christmas is over.
2. Food pantry.
3. Hormel Turkey Dinner.
4. Pad Thai.
5. Iced coffee.

1. Sun
2. Outdoor activities
3. Trying new restaurants
4. Leftovers
5. Learning new things.

1. Spending time with my cousins.
2. Not having to worry about finances
3. Made it this far without contracting Covid
4. Online friendships
5. Bug spray is working and I'm not covered in mosquito bites

1. Patched things up with my mom.
2. A trip to the food pantry.
3. Getting elbow noodles and cheese sauce.
4. Playing my games.
5. Sleeping with my cats.

Now I want mac and cheese...

1. Feeling purposeful.
2. Having what I need.

3. No overdue fines.
4. New cookbooks
5. The petting glove I got for Christmas - my cats like it!

1. Take out that lasts for days.
2. Feeling hopeful.
3. Shopping
4. Meal plans
5. Sunlight

1. I finally got my car an oil change
2. Breakfast
3. I have rediscovered a podcast that I really am enjoying
4. My clothes
5. I went to a group meeting the other evening and I had a good time

1. I'm breathing.
2. I can see the computer.
3. I can read.
4. I have a warm home.
5. I have cat companions.

1. I had Covid, but did not get seriously ill.
2. Have not yet experienced cold this winter. I am currently in India.
3. Have enough money to buy what I need.
4. Have a good cat sitter to take care of my cat while I'm away.
5. Have a full-time job with good benefits.