Wednesday, 26 April 2006

I am thankful...

...that Hubby is doing well in his cancer recovery.
...that I have fitness and health.
...that I have a sense of perspective.
...that I really am stronger than I think.
...that I am loved by a wonderful, amazing man who treats me very well.
...that I can laugh at things - even bad things.
...that I am stronger than I think.
...that I have a well-paid job that's relatively easy for me.
...that I have been given so many opportunities in life.
...for the small group of friends who choose to stick by me.
...for my supportive parents.
...that my husband is enjoying the challenges of his new job.
...that I know it's okay to cry and that it's okay to feel.
...that I have an open heart and I refuse to change that fact.
...that I can prepare and enjoy good food.
...to live in this magnificent city.
...that I'm a sensitive person - it's not all bad.
...for weekends.
...that I can see an end in sight with the PhD.
...that I know not to get angry or become bitter or lose my grip on things.
...that even though I'm not entirely sure my job is right for me, I still enjoy it.
...that I have nice colleagues and a wonderful work environment.
...that I know who I can trust.
...that I naturally look on the bright side of things.
...for all the cuddles and kisses I get everyday.
...that I know I need to learn to develop a thicker skin and not be so easily hurt.
...that I know I need to learn to lower my expectations from others so I don't get upset.
...that I know I need to push myself to get ahead because people don't notice the quiet girl.
...that I know I have to keep learning.


(Thanks for the idea, Laurita. x
I know it seems like a bit of a wank for me to go on about me, me, me like this - but I need the pick-me-up right now.)

4 comments:

Kira said...

You know, my mom always told me that those who can enjoy good food can enjoy life. I believe she's right :)

Canoes under my shoes said...

And you really are stronger than you think!!! Good list. It's OK for it to be all about you, b/c it IS all about you! (mostly)

Jezzy said...

Amanda - yes, true.
Kira - Oh - a person's taste in food says so much about them.
Laura - I have to keep telling myself that. x And yeah, mostly. :-)

Pink said...

hey there!

not checked ur blog in ages, sounds like u've been really busy!

it's great to hear ur hubby's doing well, God-willing his recovery will be complete...

and u're coming to the end of ur phd!!! i jst handed my uni dissertation in on tuesday, which felt like Such a huge burden, so i can imagine finishing ur phd must be like light at the end of a verrrry long tunnel - good luck!!

and as to ur office rant & the extract abt moving on - im really crap at that too. im still getting over being royally screwed over last september - most depressing... but gotta roll with the punches i guess.

it's like that song in the Lion King 'there's a calm surrended/ if they only learn/ that the twist in the kaleidoscope moves us all in turn'...

tc x