Day 18

Day 18 of the 365 Day Gratitude Challenge.

I worked early yesterday on Tuesday, the 19th of July. I felt sick and I knew.

I prayed I would survive till 4 and not start dozing off at the pool desk. I was given that opportunity when I downloaded the new Windows 10. These computers are just old and need a proper upgrade.

I went home and slept for 13 hours. I'm grateful for sleep! :)

Days 16 & 17

Day 16, & 17 of the 365 Day Gratitude Challenge.

7/17/16-7/18/16, Sunday & Monday.

I didn't forget to post, I just started my day super busy.

Balancing checkbooks and paying bills. Such fun! LOL. And then there was a doctor appointment today...

I got about an hour of cardio exercise in which is something I can be grateful for.

As for yesterday...

I worked, but not for long. We went out to eat after, and I am trying my hardest to eat better. I realize that I need to live a much healthier lifestyle.

I am grateful for life's lessons.

Day 15

7/16/16

I had to mess around in paint and Pinterest because I got nothing for yesterday. It was an uneventful day except for the fact I finished watching a television series on Netflix called Between. Now I have to wait for season 3 to come out.

I put on music, and I got a workout. I walked/ran for 20 minutes, and got in 1 and a quarter miles. Not bad for 20 minutes.

Afterwards, I was so tired, I took a nap. In my defense, it had been over a week since I had done any kind of exercise. I don't know why I don't count dancing and streching as one of them, but I do.

I needed a day of rest, and just resting my brain. I overthink, and that's never a good thing.

So, I found this quote on Pinterest today, and I don't know who quoted this so I can give them the proper credit, but I messed around in Microsoft Word and then again in Paint to get this picture posted in here.

This is what I'm going to do. I'm going to try and train my brain more to find blessings in everything that happens.

Days off are blessings, because you get stuff done, but you can also chill a bit.

I'm definitely grateful for this challenge. It's definitely challenging. :)

DJ

Day 14

Day 14 of the 365 Day Gratuity Challenge.

7/15/16

Friday was possibly my final Friday of working a 5:30-10:30 shift. I asked for simpler hours, and simpler hours is what I got. I guess I'm grateful for that.

I'm just not sure what this means if I'm in charge of the child care center in the gym.

Last night was a test for me. I realize I get annoyed amd aggravated too easily, which can cause a spike in my blood pressure. I create too much anxiety. I had the test when I woke up to the storm knocking out my internet and I had to rename the WiFi source again. I was on the phone for over an hour with these people.

I was realizing I was growing impatient with their ignorance, but I had to keep reminding myself to calm down so I won't wind up in an early grave.

I'm learning. Baby steps, but I'm learning. I'm learning to focus on my breathing more, and I'm learning how to let go more.

Dreams don't have an expiration date; they have no concept of time.

And I've never tried to fit in somewhere because I don't fit in anyway. I normally march to the beat of a different drum.

I'm grateful for being different.

DJ

Day 13

Day 13 of the 365 Day Gratitude Challenge. 714/16

There really isn't much to tell. It was a pretty ho hum kind of a day. I worked the pool desk, which looks like I'll be there quite often now, and then it rained. It's really not that surprising for Florida this time of year.

After my pool shift, I had one more shift. I actually had time between shifts to get some food. I had something happen that I'd rather not disclose, but it was awful, and I wouldn't wish something like that on my worst enemy.

I was on the phone with my husband, who cheered me up. And then I got a message on my phone from the messenger.

It was a message from a great friend from the other side of the world. She sent me this picture, and it kind of made my day, or should I say night.

I am truly grateful for moments like these. I'm grateful for good friends. I'm grateful for my husband. That's all I got! :)

DJ