belated

Though I have not been posting much lately, I have been filled with gratitude, mostly for the people in my life who pour out love and support when it is needed.

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I'm grateful that things are not worse
I'm grateful for the moment when I pulled up on my bike next to a car and looked over and the driver and I exchanged a smile
I'm grateful that Becki was there to pick up the phone
I'm grateful for the warm weather
I'm grateful to have a job
I'm grateful for a mutual friend's kind words
I'm grateful to not be in (much) physical pain
I'm grateful for ODK's awesome Irish meal and the time I got to spend with wonderful people
I'm grateful to have spent a little time with TB today

advice

I am grateful for this advice from my friend Jesse:look up at the sky. as often as you need. and just fly right up there and look down and KNOW that all this is bigger than you. the sky is good for that. its a big old world.

luxuries

I am grateful for the luxuries I have enjoyed this weekend: massage, amazing food (including an insane salumi platter and the pairing of panacotta and muscato d'asti), fancy cocktails with friends, dress up opportunities, and time cuddling with a maltese.

I'm most grateful for all of the people who I've spent time with.

And also, an extra hour of daylight! Hallelujah!

nature

I am grateful for the natural beauty that abounds so close to the city. A hike on Mt Tam made me feel grounded, calm, human, even happy.

confusion

In the midst of a lot of confusion, I am grateful for love.

friends

Once again, I am grateful for friends.

Things that happened today for which I am grateful:

30 minutes of snoozing and spooning this morning
The rain stopped in time for me to ride my bike home (on my new bike seat, a gift from TB after mine was stolen yesterday)
The sky was beautiful with dramatic multicolored clouds and my city looked shiny and gorgeous
I made dinner - pasta, broccoli, lemon, olives, cheese, mucho garlic - and it was delicious

impractical

I am grateful that people are willing to do something so impractical as making art.