Five Good Things, continued

hvert · Nov 21, 2021 at 09:23 AM

I wish I had signed up to deliver Thanksgiving meals in a town 2 hours away, the dysfunctional family drama has already started here, lol.

1. Finding someone who has something I've been looking for.
2. Great hikes yesterday.
3. Being in first place in my fitness tracker challenge. Today is the last day and I could keep the lead!

4. Good conversations
5. Finding a good deal on a prescription.

downandlonely · Nov 21, 2021 at 11:23 AM

1. Weather is sunny and mild
2. Slept well last night after changing the sheets and shutting the cat out of the bedroom.
3. 12 step fellowships with Zoom meetings
4. Having a job I like that pays the bills
5. Access to medical care. Have had 3 Pfizer shots.

Discombobulated · Nov 21, 2021 at 02:31 PM

1. The smell of Christmas cakes baking in the kitchen
2. Liking my job
3. Good colleagues
4. A spouse who shares my humour and gets me
5. Other peoples friendly dogs to pet

Ginger Mary · Nov 22, 2021 at 03:11 AM

1. I got back together with someone I dated recently. We sorted out all our issues and things are better than ever. He makes me feel beautiful.
2. Someone helped me find a solution to my CPAP with no electricity problem.
3. I finally bought a plant I've been wanting a long time.
4. Managed to resolve conflict with roomate using skills my T taught me.
5. I met (online) some more colleagues who are really nice.

Deilla · Nov 22, 2021 at 04:00 AM

1. Making beef stew.
2. Listening to Audible.
3. Playing my games.
4. Sleeping with my cats.
5. Drinking iced coffee.

hvert · Nov 22, 2021 at 05:47 AM

1. Finding a booster appointment.
2. My husband's project is coming out really well.
3. Not feeling as stressed.
4. Not doing stuff I don't want to do.
5. Getting to eat something soon.

downandlonely · Nov 22, 2021 at 06:42 PM

1. Having the chance to volunteer on Thanksgiving
2. My dietician sent me some healthier Thanksgiving recipes to try.
3. Starting to lose some weight and belly fat.
4. Lots of people on vacation this week, so I can get more work done.
5. No need for heat or ac today.

Introvrtd1 · Nov 23, 2021 at 06:28 PM

1. I’m sleeping much better
2. More mindful but not as hyper aware of my body.
3. Better outlook as days go by
4. 327 days sober
5. Thankful for family and health

Deilla · Nov 23, 2021 at 07:08 PM

1. Groupinars
2. My online T.
3. Having a full fridge.
4. Having a full pantry.
5. Having plenty to drink.

hvert · Nov 25, 2021 at 07:06 AM

1. Taking time off.
2. Seeing people I don't get to see often.
3. Pretty good test results.
4. A new treat to try.
5. Finding a book I was looking for.

SprinkL3 · Nov 25, 2021 at 08:07 AM

1. Being thankful for all that I have today
2. Being alive another day to see what life has to offer
3. Having a good therapist who helps me right before a tough holiday alone
4. Having online social groups like this one
5. Having a few friends

Deilla · Nov 25, 2021 at 11:33 AM

1. Thanksgiving
2. Donating stuff.
3. Being ready.
4. Calm cats.
5. Soft blankets.

downandlonely · Nov 25, 2021 at 11:41 AM

1. Got to do a good deed today and was finished before 9 am so can enjoy the rest of the holiday.
2. Kitty companion
3. No family drama today
4. Mild weather. No need for heat or ac
5. Having the day off work.

SprinkL3 · Nov 26, 2021 at 11:41 AM

1. Healthy family connections via phone
2. Pacing myself with one task at a time followed by intermittent relaxation
3. Self-care for my physiological and mental health needs
4. Being able to manage my panic, anxiety, waking up from a nightmare, dissociation, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks (really quick ones), and negative thoughts
5. Having a relatively safe place to live

downandlonely · Nov 26, 2021 at 11:52 AM

1. Weather still mild. No heat or ac leads to lower electricity bills.
2. Curbside grocery pickup, so I don't have to go in stores.
3. Cuddling with kitty
4. This site
5. Going to see virtual Van Gogh exhibit tonight.

Deilla · Nov 26, 2021 at 12:47 PM

1. Decluttering
2. Leftovers
3. Healthy cats.
4. Sunny day.
5. Getting things done.

SprinkL3 · Nov 27, 2021 at 07:57 AM

1. Honey bees in our ecosystem.
2. Electric cars.
3. Recycling.
4. Clean water.
5. HVAC systems.

hvert · Nov 27, 2021 at 08:52 AM

1. Family obligations over for now.
2. Getting so close to finishing something I started over a year ago.
3. Sundews
4. Phones
5. Thinking about future travel

WovenGalaxy · Nov 27, 2021 at 08:59 AM

1. The predicted snow seems to have missed us.

and its sunny this morning. 🌞

2. Reading a hopeful and inspiring (to me) post here.

3. Knitting. I've begun knitting a striped scarf.

4. My communication class. It makes me think.

5. Yoga.

downandlonely · Nov 27, 2021 at 01:29 PM

1. Long weekend
2. Got to see immersive Van Gogh exhibit last night
3. Cuddling with my kitty this morning
4. Got brunch delivered via Door Dash
5. Amazon

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downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Nov 21, 2021 at 11:23 AM #622 1. Weather is sunny and mild 2. Slept well last night after changing the sheets and shutting the cat out of the bedroom. 3. 12 step fellowships with Zoom meetings 4. Having a job I like that pays the bills 5. Access to medical care. Have had 3 Pfizer shots.

Discombobulated Grand Magnate Member Since Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 4,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 11.6k hugs given	Nov 21, 2021 at 02:31 PM #623 1. The smell of Christmas cakes baking in the kitchen 2. Liking my job 3. Good colleagues 4. A spouse who shares my humour and gets me 5. Other peoples friendly dogs to pet

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Nov 22, 2021 at 04:00 AM #625 1. Making beef stew. 2. Listening to Audible. 3. Playing my games. 4. Sleeping with my cats. 5. Drinking iced coffee. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

hvert Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2014 Location: US Posts: 4,887 10 3,786 hugs given	Nov 22, 2021 at 05:47 AM #626 1. Finding a booster appointment. 2. My husband's project is coming out really well. 3. Not feeling as stressed. 4. Not doing stuff I don't want to do. 5. Getting to eat something soon.

downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Nov 22, 2021 at 06:42 PM #627 1. Having the chance to volunteer on Thanksgiving 2. My dietician sent me some healthier Thanksgiving recipes to try. 3. Starting to lose some weight and belly fat. 4. Lots of people on vacation this week, so I can get more work done. 5. No need for heat or ac today.

Introvrtd1 Member Member Since Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 277 10 61 hugs given	Nov 23, 2021 at 06:28 PM #628 1. I’m sleeping much better 2. More mindful but not as hyper aware of my body. 3. Better outlook as days go by 4. 327 days sober 5. Thankful for family and health

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Nov 23, 2021 at 07:08 PM #629 1. Groupinars 2. My online T. 3. Having a full fridge. 4. Having a full pantry. 5. Having plenty to drink. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

hvert Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2014 Location: US Posts: 4,887 10 3,786 hugs given	Nov 25, 2021 at 07:06 AM #630 1. Taking time off. 2. Seeing people I don't get to see often. 3. Pretty good test results. 4. A new treat to try. 5. Finding a book I was looking for.

SprinkL3 Account Suspended Member Since Oct 2021 Location: DELETED Posts: 2,752 (SuperPoster!) 2 10.9k hugs given	Nov 25, 2021 at 08:07 AM #631 1. Being thankful for all that I have today 2. Being alive another day to see what life has to offer 3. Having a good therapist who helps me right before a tough holiday alone 4. Having online social groups like this one 5. Having a few friends

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Nov 25, 2021 at 11:33 AM #632 1. Thanksgiving 2. Donating stuff. 3. Being ready. 4. Calm cats. 5. Soft blankets. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Nov 25, 2021 at 11:41 AM #633 1. Got to do a good deed today and was finished before 9 am so can enjoy the rest of the holiday. 2. Kitty companion 3. No family drama today 4. Mild weather. No need for heat or ac 5. Having the day off work.

downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Nov 26, 2021 at 11:52 AM #635 1. Weather still mild. No heat or ac leads to lower electricity bills. 2. Curbside grocery pickup, so I don't have to go in stores. 3. Cuddling with kitty 4. This site 5. Going to see virtual Van Gogh exhibit tonight.

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Nov 26, 2021 at 12:47 PM #636 1. Decluttering 2. Leftovers 3. Healthy cats. 4. Sunny day. 5. Getting things done. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

SprinkL3 Account Suspended Member Since Oct 2021 Location: DELETED Posts: 2,752 (SuperPoster!) 2 10.9k hugs given	Nov 27, 2021 at 07:57 AM #637 1. Honey bees in our ecosystem. 2. Electric cars. 3. Recycling. 4. Clean water. 5. HVAC systems.

hvert Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2014 Location: US Posts: 4,887 10 3,786 hugs given	Nov 27, 2021 at 08:52 AM #638 1. Family obligations over for now. 2. Getting so close to finishing something I started over a year ago. 3. Sundews 4. Phones 5. Thinking about future travel

WovenGalaxy Magnate Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Earth Posts: 2,854 4 4,842 hugs given	Nov 27, 2021 at 08:59 AM #639 1. The predicted snow seems to have missed us. and its sunny this morning. 🌞 2. Reading a hopeful and inspiring (to me) post here. 3. Knitting. I've begun knitting a striped scarf. 4. My communication class. It makes me think. 5. Yoga.

downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Nov 27, 2021 at 01:29 PM #640 1. Long weekend 2. Got to see immersive Van Gogh exhibit last night 3. Cuddling with my kitty this morning 4. Got brunch delivered via Door Dash 5. Amazon