Today I'm Grateful for: an end to it all.
I am ending this blog now. It has accomplished what I needed it to do. I worked out that I am actually a very grateful person, and that I do appreciate everything the Universe sends my way (except maybe the pain, lol) and so I don't need to do a gratitude journal to remind myself that there are wonderful things in life. I already know that. I already know that everything happens for a reason, even the bad things. The blog has helped me to differentiate between what I thought was wrong with my life to what is actually wrong with my life. To whit... nothing. I am a reasonably happy person with a lot of wonderful people in my life. I wouldn't change my family, I wouldn't change my friends, I wouldn't change the home I live in. I would change my health, and my family's health, I would change the fact that I procrastinate and don't make the changes in my life to accomplish what I need to make me feel fulfilled. ie: why don't I just write the damn book, instead of always wondering what someone else will think about it? I should write it just for me, then if anyone likes it, fantastic, if not, oh well. So there you go, the blog has accomplished all it needed to and now it's time to move on and do something else, something more productive I hope.
So take care of yourselves, remember to thank the Universe everyday for all the gifts in your life, and be happy with what you have.
Kisses for always
Julie
Monday, August 1, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Day 138 - New Magazines and Happiness
Today I'm Grateful for:- New Magazines and Happiness
Hubby and I popped into the shops today to pick up bread and coke. We came out of the shops with 2 loaves of bread, 3 litres of coke, apple juice, chicken duets for dinner, 2 new leather bound journals, 2 lottery tickets, 2 gel pens, and six new magazines... Not exactly what we set out to get, but I have to say, the chicken duets were yummy, the journals will come in handy for Jam and I for our new studies, we may be multi-millionaires tomorrow night and those new mags rock!
The magazines are quite different to the usual Take 5 (which I still love) or New Idea (that I don't get anymore), in fact, there was a computer mag, a diabetes mag, with a bonus recipe book, 3 pack of scrapbooking for beginners and a writers mag. Already I feel validated as a writer, lol. The diabetes magazine is full of great ideas and handy information.
What a great way to end the afternoon. Hubby says we are going out to lunch tomorrow. Life is just going along swimmingly at the moment. If it wasn't for the pain levels actually being quite high, it would be just about perfect.
Maybe tomorrow we can go see Eldest, Son in Law and Bubba. We have tried to give them lots of privacy to get used to being a family, but I really want to see them.
"Happiness isn't a permanent state, but rather a series of moments that need to be seized, acknowledged and fully enjoyed."
Kisses
Julie
Hubby and I popped into the shops today to pick up bread and coke. We came out of the shops with 2 loaves of bread, 3 litres of coke, apple juice, chicken duets for dinner, 2 new leather bound journals, 2 lottery tickets, 2 gel pens, and six new magazines... Not exactly what we set out to get, but I have to say, the chicken duets were yummy, the journals will come in handy for Jam and I for our new studies, we may be multi-millionaires tomorrow night and those new mags rock!
The magazines are quite different to the usual Take 5 (which I still love) or New Idea (that I don't get anymore), in fact, there was a computer mag, a diabetes mag, with a bonus recipe book, 3 pack of scrapbooking for beginners and a writers mag. Already I feel validated as a writer, lol. The diabetes magazine is full of great ideas and handy information.
What a great way to end the afternoon. Hubby says we are going out to lunch tomorrow. Life is just going along swimmingly at the moment. If it wasn't for the pain levels actually being quite high, it would be just about perfect.
Maybe tomorrow we can go see Eldest, Son in Law and Bubba. We have tried to give them lots of privacy to get used to being a family, but I really want to see them.
"Happiness isn't a permanent state, but rather a series of moments that need to be seized, acknowledged and fully enjoyed."
Kisses
Julie
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Days 127 - 137 - So Many Things
Today I'm Grateful for: So Many Things
It has been 10 days since my last confession...ooops, I mean blog...lol. I know it has been a long time, but honest, this time I think you will totally understand why I got sidetracked.
Ok, so I am grateful that I am now a Grandmother!!! It wasn't all peaches and cream though, with it being touch and go for awhile with my girl, but she is ok now (getting better anyhow) and the baby (we shall still call him Bubba for the purposes of this blog) is really well and healthy and totally beautiful. I am so grateful that Lizzie made it through ok, I really don't know what I would do without her, and I hated the thought of having to do that... Such a huge thing to be grateful about. And Bubba is awesome, it's like he has been part of our lives forever. :)
Jam has not only become a doting Aunty, but also completed her Diploma in Community Services, did full time work placement for 10 weeks, got a part time job from her work placement, all the time still managing her FMS. Not to mention still helping Lizzie and me while we are dealing with our FMS as well (makes things like pregnancy and arthritis even worse). She has been awesome.
I am just so proud of both my girls, for sticking with it, pushing through the pain, boredom and sometimes making hard choices, all with grace and good humour. I have said it before, and I will no doubt say it again, but I am very blessed to have these two amazing young women in my life.
Hubby is stoked about being a Grandfather, he wants to be called Poppy, its so cute. He hasn't been able to hold Bubba yet because he has had an awful 'flu virus. When we went to see them in hospital, he had to wear a surgical mask... but the smile on Eldest's face was awesome... During the past few weeks, he has finished the draft of his first eBook! So proud of him, he is well on the way to completing one of his goals for this year... All the while, coming out to me, to ensure I am ok, if I need anything or if I need him to keep me company. This is the first time he has done this kind of thing in many many years. It's lovely.
I have also begun on my new studies, not making much progress, but still, I have begun!
I am really the luckiest woman on the planet aren't I? I am so Grateful for that!
See you next time...
Kisses
Julie
It has been 10 days since my last confession...ooops, I mean blog...lol. I know it has been a long time, but honest, this time I think you will totally understand why I got sidetracked.
Ok, so I am grateful that I am now a Grandmother!!! It wasn't all peaches and cream though, with it being touch and go for awhile with my girl, but she is ok now (getting better anyhow) and the baby (we shall still call him Bubba for the purposes of this blog) is really well and healthy and totally beautiful. I am so grateful that Lizzie made it through ok, I really don't know what I would do without her, and I hated the thought of having to do that... Such a huge thing to be grateful about. And Bubba is awesome, it's like he has been part of our lives forever. :)
Jam has not only become a doting Aunty, but also completed her Diploma in Community Services, did full time work placement for 10 weeks, got a part time job from her work placement, all the time still managing her FMS. Not to mention still helping Lizzie and me while we are dealing with our FMS as well (makes things like pregnancy and arthritis even worse). She has been awesome.
I am just so proud of both my girls, for sticking with it, pushing through the pain, boredom and sometimes making hard choices, all with grace and good humour. I have said it before, and I will no doubt say it again, but I am very blessed to have these two amazing young women in my life.
Hubby is stoked about being a Grandfather, he wants to be called Poppy, its so cute. He hasn't been able to hold Bubba yet because he has had an awful 'flu virus. When we went to see them in hospital, he had to wear a surgical mask... but the smile on Eldest's face was awesome... During the past few weeks, he has finished the draft of his first eBook! So proud of him, he is well on the way to completing one of his goals for this year... All the while, coming out to me, to ensure I am ok, if I need anything or if I need him to keep me company. This is the first time he has done this kind of thing in many many years. It's lovely.
I have also begun on my new studies, not making much progress, but still, I have begun!
I am really the luckiest woman on the planet aren't I? I am so Grateful for that!
See you next time...
Kisses
Julie
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Day 126 - Clean outs
Today I'm Grateful for: Clean outs
Today I spent giving our house a really good clean out. There was a weird smell coming from the front of the house, so I investigated and came to the conclusion that because the front of the house gets so very cold, it is kind of like a fridge that doesn't get cleaned out...lol. The good thing is that the house is now all aired and cleaned out, smells better and much homier.
It is a funny thing about clean outs, it helps clear out your mind as well. I thought about a lot of things today while I was pottering around. Mostly I realised how much time I waste during the day when no-one is home. But I'm proud of myself today, I made a good start on my agreement with myself, to accomplish at least something, every day.
Kisses
Julie
Today I spent giving our house a really good clean out. There was a weird smell coming from the front of the house, so I investigated and came to the conclusion that because the front of the house gets so very cold, it is kind of like a fridge that doesn't get cleaned out...lol. The good thing is that the house is now all aired and cleaned out, smells better and much homier.
It is a funny thing about clean outs, it helps clear out your mind as well. I thought about a lot of things today while I was pottering around. Mostly I realised how much time I waste during the day when no-one is home. But I'm proud of myself today, I made a good start on my agreement with myself, to accomplish at least something, every day.
Kisses
Julie
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Day 123 - Day 125 - Patience
Today I'm Grateful for: Patience
Other people's patience with me, and mine with other people. I am really grateful that people don't get peeved with me easily. And I am also grateful that I am a patient person. Honest, I can sit at the doctors surgery or hospital for hours without getting upset. I just use the time to do something else as well. ie; file my nails, read a book, catch up on really old magazines, or write my shopping list. There are lots of things to do while you are waiting. I really don't understand why people get angry when the doctors are running late. Maybe they don't see the bigger picture as to why they are late. I'm not perfect of course, if I am feeling really sick or someone I love is feeling really sick, then I get impatient too. Mostly I am patient though. Hey! That's another thing I like about me!!! Aww, ain't that sweet?
Kisses
Julie
Other people's patience with me, and mine with other people. I am really grateful that people don't get peeved with me easily. And I am also grateful that I am a patient person. Honest, I can sit at the doctors surgery or hospital for hours without getting upset. I just use the time to do something else as well. ie; file my nails, read a book, catch up on really old magazines, or write my shopping list. There are lots of things to do while you are waiting. I really don't understand why people get angry when the doctors are running late. Maybe they don't see the bigger picture as to why they are late. I'm not perfect of course, if I am feeling really sick or someone I love is feeling really sick, then I get impatient too. Mostly I am patient though. Hey! That's another thing I like about me!!! Aww, ain't that sweet?
Kisses
Julie
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Day 117 - Day 122 - Weekly Updates
Today I'm Grateful for: Weekly updates.
It seems as though I am updating the blog only every week or so. Lol. Believe me, it isn't intentional. I just don't remember to do it... not cool I know, but there you go.
This week I have managed to do some of my self reflection exercises, and have made some forward movement on my journey. As I promised before, I won't bore you with the details, but will share some of the highlights.
I have realised that I do lots of things for everyone else, but not very much for myself, unless it's resting. And so, starting today, I am going to continue on with my own Metaphysical studies, start walking every day (even if I start at 5 mins a day and work up to 1/2 an hour a day, every day), and do some of my hobby work at least every other day, all while still doing what I do for my family. hehehe. Wish me luck!! I always seem to start off well and then I get bored, tired, fed up, etc etc etc, way before I complete my mission. And then I start all over again... I am definitely one of those people who chase themselves around and never accomplish anything. Once again, I say "NO MORE!"... :) no, really, please stop laughing now... rude...
See you tomorrow (or maybe next week...)
Kisses
Julie
It seems as though I am updating the blog only every week or so. Lol. Believe me, it isn't intentional. I just don't remember to do it... not cool I know, but there you go.
This week I have managed to do some of my self reflection exercises, and have made some forward movement on my journey. As I promised before, I won't bore you with the details, but will share some of the highlights.
I have realised that I do lots of things for everyone else, but not very much for myself, unless it's resting. And so, starting today, I am going to continue on with my own Metaphysical studies, start walking every day (even if I start at 5 mins a day and work up to 1/2 an hour a day, every day), and do some of my hobby work at least every other day, all while still doing what I do for my family. hehehe. Wish me luck!! I always seem to start off well and then I get bored, tired, fed up, etc etc etc, way before I complete my mission. And then I start all over again... I am definitely one of those people who chase themselves around and never accomplish anything. Once again, I say "NO MORE!"... :) no, really, please stop laughing now... rude...
See you tomorrow (or maybe next week...)
Kisses
Julie
Monday, June 13, 2011
Day 116 - Sad days
Today I'm Grateful for: Sad days.
Without sad days, we wouldn't be able to appreciate the happy ones.
Kisses
Julie
Without sad days, we wouldn't be able to appreciate the happy ones.
Kisses
Julie
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