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1.) I am grateful that all but the stocking stuffers are done as far as Christmas shopping goes.
2.) I am grateful for a farrier that will come in the evenings to do the foal so we can be here to hold it.
3.) I am grateful for a husband who likes to drive on the way to and from work so I can catch an extra hour of sleep or think about how to tackle the day ahead.
4.) I am grateful for the collection of music on my ipod that gets me though the day.
5.) I am grateful for the truly great friends that I have.
2.) I am grateful for a farrier that will come in the evenings to do the foal so we can be here to hold it.
3.) I am grateful for a husband who likes to drive on the way to and from work so I can catch an extra hour of sleep or think about how to tackle the day ahead.
4.) I am grateful for the collection of music on my ipod that gets me though the day.
5.) I am grateful for the truly great friends that I have.
1.) I am grateful that I have finished my graduate class. Hopefully I'll be even more grateful when the grade arrives.
2.) I am grateful for the news that Rex is not your lawyer may start airing as early as this spring. I guess DT must have knocked the network execs over in the rushes.
3.) I am grateful for having finished 95% of the Christmas shoping.
4.) I am grateful for it being a 4 day work week for me.
5.) I am grateful for finally figuring out what was wrong with the start of my next chapter.
2.) I am grateful for the news that Rex is not your lawyer may start airing as early as this spring. I guess DT must have knocked the network execs over in the rushes.
3.) I am grateful for having finished 95% of the Christmas shoping.
4.) I am grateful for it being a 4 day work week for me.
5.) I am grateful for finally figuring out what was wrong with the start of my next chapter.
Well a bit behind in things to be grateful for. I have had a busy few days.
1.) I am grateful for the project I am on that looks to end up with a raise for me.
2.) I am grateful for the support from the front office on the project and their confidence in me.
3.) I am grateful for internet for making my Christmas shopping easy.
4.) I am grateful for living in an area with virtually no crime.
5.) I am grateful for a husband that likes to brush my hair.
1.) I am grateful for the project I am on that looks to end up with a raise for me.
2.) I am grateful for the support from the front office on the project and their confidence in me.
3.) I am grateful for internet for making my Christmas shopping easy.
4.) I am grateful for living in an area with virtually no crime.
5.) I am grateful for a husband that likes to brush my hair.
1.) I'm grateful for the free vaccines at work.
2.) I'm grateful for Robin Williams stand up comedy.
3.) I'm grateful for being able to help a friend.
4.) I'm grateful for the project at work that is keeping me very busy.
5.) I'm grateful for Bonsai that to me is kind of like life. It's been twisted and molded by various process but it is still a tree. It's inner core, what makes it a tree, remains undamaged.
2.) I'm grateful for Robin Williams stand up comedy.
3.) I'm grateful for being able to help a friend.
4.) I'm grateful for the project at work that is keeping me very busy.
5.) I'm grateful for Bonsai that to me is kind of like life. It's been twisted and molded by various process but it is still a tree. It's inner core, what makes it a tree, remains undamaged.
1.) I am grateful that I have been asked to speak at our agency's customer conference.
2.) I am grateful all my contract stuff is in being processed.
3.) I am grateful Top Gear which always makes me laugh.
4.) I am grateful for my corner office.
5.) I am grateful for people who are willing to accept me as I am and not try to change me.
2.) I am grateful all my contract stuff is in being processed.
3.) I am grateful Top Gear which always makes me laugh.
4.) I am grateful for my corner office.
5.) I am grateful for people who are willing to accept me as I am and not try to change me.
1.) I am grateful for my dog and cat providing entertainment as the dog tried to convince the cat to go outside in the 7 inches of snow. Incredibly enough the dog succeeded and the cat went out in the snow to play with the dog. Took ten minutes of the dog going back inside to the cat and trying to lead it to the door and show it all was okay outside.
2.) I am grateful for these weird bridal shows where I now see they are making wedding dresses with pockets. I wonder if it is in response to a certain episode of Doctor Who. It makes me laugh.
3.) I am grateful for the local Pei Wei restaurant which makes excellent hot and sour soup.
4.) I am grateful for the synonym function in word.
5.) I am grateful for all the snow that fell and made the farm so beautiful today.
2.) I am grateful for these weird bridal shows where I now see they are making wedding dresses with pockets. I wonder if it is in response to a certain episode of Doctor Who. It makes me laugh.
3.) I am grateful for the local Pei Wei restaurant which makes excellent hot and sour soup.
4.) I am grateful for the synonym function in word.
5.) I am grateful for all the snow that fell and made the farm so beautiful today.
1.) I'm grateful my daughter decided not to drive home tonight. There is lots of snow with crazy D.C drivers and she has the flu.
2.) I'm grateful for the wonderful care my horse is getting when he is being leased. Top notch training and vet care. They have groomed him to the nines and have had a chiropractor work on him.
3.) I'm grateful for my winter weather driving skills that got us home safely.
4.) I'm grateful for my husband that moved the horses to the board fenced pasture when the electric fence was taken down by the snow.
5.) I am grateful for the pleasure I feel looking at Ninja my siamese care curled up on a comforter. He looks so cozy.
2.) I'm grateful for the wonderful care my horse is getting when he is being leased. Top notch training and vet care. They have groomed him to the nines and have had a chiropractor work on him.
3.) I'm grateful for my winter weather driving skills that got us home safely.
4.) I'm grateful for my husband that moved the horses to the board fenced pasture when the electric fence was taken down by the snow.
5.) I am grateful for the pleasure I feel looking at Ninja my siamese care curled up on a comforter. He looks so cozy.
1.) I am grateful for my Reiki Master who has good advice and provides even better treatment.
2.) I am grateful for my contractors who work to do the best job they can for me even if we do argue about how it should be done.
3.) I am grateful for the very posh hotel room my daughter booked us in, ensure us a good nights sleep tonight.
4.) I am grateful for dvr technology for obvious reasons.
5.) I am grateful for the beautiful grave site my daughter rests in that will never be disturbed, at least not in my lifetime.
2.) I am grateful for my contractors who work to do the best job they can for me even if we do argue about how it should be done.
3.) I am grateful for the very posh hotel room my daughter booked us in, ensure us a good nights sleep tonight.
4.) I am grateful for dvr technology for obvious reasons.
5.) I am grateful for the beautiful grave site my daughter rests in that will never be disturbed, at least not in my lifetime.
1.) I am grateful for the pictures a friend sent me of a model house she made and then totally tricked out with Christmas decorations.
2.) I am grateful for the Daily Show. The most candy coated way to keep up on current events I know of.
3.) I am grateful for the crows that have been hanging around the farm giving me something to puzzle on and providing a chance to make Alfred Hitchcock jokes.
4.) I am grateful for New Balance who actually makes shoes in my size.
5.) I am grateful for the wind which causes so many interesting sounds and provides an interesting recreation for falls leaves.
2.) I am grateful for the Daily Show. The most candy coated way to keep up on current events I know of.
3.) I am grateful for the crows that have been hanging around the farm giving me something to puzzle on and providing a chance to make Alfred Hitchcock jokes.
4.) I am grateful for New Balance who actually makes shoes in my size.
5.) I am grateful for the wind which causes so many interesting sounds and provides an interesting recreation for falls leaves.
1.) I am grateful for Roger being on my team at work he both knows how to get things done and reminds me to relax.
2.) I am grateful for my two study partners in my graduate class we are a great team and haven't gotten any points taken off of our work yet.
3.) I am grateful for my hudson bay blanket. Pure wool, good weight that makes me feel so protected when I sleep.
4.) I am grateful to have met two people from India today who verified the authenticity of my rudraksha and were impressed by it.
5.) I am grateful for this being in my mailbox today from the daily Om
December 2, 2009
Choosing Not To Be a Target
Emotional Attacks
Hurtful confrontations often leave us feeling drained and confused. When someone attacks us emotionally, we may wonder what we did to rouse their anger, and we take their actions personally. We may ask ourselves what we could have done to compel them to behave or speak that way toward us. It’s important to remember that there are no real targets in an emotional attack and that it is usually a way for the attacker to redirect their uncomfortable feelings away from themselves. When people are overcome by strong emotions, like hurt or anguish, they may see themselves as victims and lash out at others as a means of protection or to make themselves feel better. You may be able to shield yourself from an emotional attack by not taking the behavior personally. First, however, it is good to cultivate a state of detachment that can provide you with some protection from the person who is attacking you. This will allow you to feel compassion for this person and remember that their behavior isn’t as much about you as it is about their need to vent their emotions.
If you have difficulty remaining unaffected by someone’s behavior, take a moment to breathe deeply and remind yourself that you didn’t do anything wrong, and you aren’t responsible for people’s feelings. If you can see that this person is indirectly expressing a need to you—whether they are reaching out for help or wanting to be heard—you may be able to diffuse the attack by getting them to talk about what is really bothering them.
You cannot control other people’s emotions, but you can control your own. If you sense yourself responding to their negativity, try not to let yourself. Keep your heart open to them, and they may let go of their defensiveness and yield to your compassion and openness.
I'm not there yet but it is a goal.
2.) I am grateful for my two study partners in my graduate class we are a great team and haven't gotten any points taken off of our work yet.
3.) I am grateful for my hudson bay blanket. Pure wool, good weight that makes me feel so protected when I sleep.
4.) I am grateful to have met two people from India today who verified the authenticity of my rudraksha and were impressed by it.
5.) I am grateful for this being in my mailbox today from the daily Om
December 2, 2009
Choosing Not To Be a Target
Emotional Attacks
Hurtful confrontations often leave us feeling drained and confused. When someone attacks us emotionally, we may wonder what we did to rouse their anger, and we take their actions personally. We may ask ourselves what we could have done to compel them to behave or speak that way toward us. It’s important to remember that there are no real targets in an emotional attack and that it is usually a way for the attacker to redirect their uncomfortable feelings away from themselves. When people are overcome by strong emotions, like hurt or anguish, they may see themselves as victims and lash out at others as a means of protection or to make themselves feel better. You may be able to shield yourself from an emotional attack by not taking the behavior personally. First, however, it is good to cultivate a state of detachment that can provide you with some protection from the person who is attacking you. This will allow you to feel compassion for this person and remember that their behavior isn’t as much about you as it is about their need to vent their emotions.
If you have difficulty remaining unaffected by someone’s behavior, take a moment to breathe deeply and remind yourself that you didn’t do anything wrong, and you aren’t responsible for people’s feelings. If you can see that this person is indirectly expressing a need to you—whether they are reaching out for help or wanting to be heard—you may be able to diffuse the attack by getting them to talk about what is really bothering them.
You cannot control other people’s emotions, but you can control your own. If you sense yourself responding to their negativity, try not to let yourself. Keep your heart open to them, and they may let go of their defensiveness and yield to your compassion and openness.
I'm not there yet but it is a goal.
1.) I'm grateful that after 28 years of marriage my husband still gets the car door.
2.) I'm grateful for tasty bites which allows me to have vegetarian indian curry in my office.
3.) I'm grateful for greek yogurt which is a great way to get protien.
4.) I'm grateful my children have gotten to the point where they realize that I really don't expect them to take the advice I give. It's my duty as a mother to give it. It's their choice as adults to take it or not.
5.) I'm really grateful I have managed to remove "I told you so" from my vocabulary.
2.) I'm grateful for tasty bites which allows me to have vegetarian indian curry in my office.
3.) I'm grateful for greek yogurt which is a great way to get protien.
4.) I'm grateful my children have gotten to the point where they realize that I really don't expect them to take the advice I give. It's my duty as a mother to give it. It's their choice as adults to take it or not.
5.) I'm really grateful I have managed to remove "I told you so" from my vocabulary.
1.) I am grateful that my life have been so busy I haven't had the time to update this until now.
2.) I am grateful I have a husband who understands that sometimes an amber pendant is a necessity.
3.) I am grateful for the new challenge I have in my job that could give me a promotion.
4.) I am grateful for the farm and the horses.
5.) I am grateful for all my readers and especially those who leave reviews.
2.) I am grateful I have a husband who understands that sometimes an amber pendant is a necessity.
3.) I am grateful for the new challenge I have in my job that could give me a promotion.
4.) I am grateful for the farm and the horses.
5.) I am grateful for all my readers and especially those who leave reviews.
Enemy Unseen by Paladin [Reviews - 40]
After a tragedy occurs in the alternate Universe, a cranky TARDIS evicts the Doctor on Torchwood's doorstep, where all appears quiet for the moment, but is it? Spoilers through post "Journey's End". Follows after "A Small Piece of Coral" but can stand alone.
Tenth Doctor, Torchwood - Teen - None - Action/Adventure, Angst, Character Study, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Introspection, Mystery, Slash
Characters: Gwen Cooper, Ianto Jones, Jack Harkness, Jack Harkness, Other Character(s), Other Character(s), Rhys Williams, The Doctor (10th), The TARDIS, Torchwood
Series: None
Published: 2009.07.31 - Updated: 2009.11.27 - Chapters: 9 - Completed: No - Word Count: 26799
After a tragedy occurs in the alternate Universe, a cranky TARDIS evicts the Doctor on Torchwood's doorstep, where all appears quiet for the moment, but is it? Spoilers through post "Journey's End". Follows after "A Small Piece of Coral" but can stand alone.
Tenth Doctor, Torchwood - Teen - None - Action/Adventure, Angst, Character Study, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Introspection, Mystery, Slash
Characters: Gwen Cooper, Ianto Jones, Jack Harkness, Jack Harkness, Other Character(s), Other Character(s), Rhys Williams, The Doctor (10th), The TARDIS, Torchwood
Series: None
Published: 2009.07.31 - Updated: 2009.11.27 - Chapters: 9 - Completed: No - Word Count: 26799
1. I am grateful for meeting a lovely man from Nigeria who had nothing but good things to say about our country and the people here. He had a marvelous accent was well spoken and dressed far better than anyone else in the restaurant, with his narrow tie and immaculate suit. He seemed to take joy in everything he experienced here. It made me appreciate the country I live in to see it through his eyes.
2. I am grateful for a phone call from a friend that made me feel so much better.
3. I am grateful for my daughter who runs the farm like a business handling all the details so I only have to make the big decisions.
4. I am grateful for my husband who puts up with my odd sleep hours and has no problem with the role reversal we have in our family.
5. I am grateful for PBS who has my favorite actor on tonight.
2. I am grateful for a phone call from a friend that made me feel so much better.
3. I am grateful for my daughter who runs the farm like a business handling all the details so I only have to make the big decisions.
4. I am grateful for my husband who puts up with my odd sleep hours and has no problem with the role reversal we have in our family.
5. I am grateful for PBS who has my favorite actor on tonight.
1. I am grateful for War Games being at the Best Buy when I went there to today.
2. I am grateful for discovering mayonnaise does cure frizzy hair.
3. I am grateful for my first horse who gave me so many memories of joyous rides.
4. I am grateful for both my children having graduated college.
5. I am grateful for the bluegrass that keeps my pastures green well into December.
2. I am grateful for discovering mayonnaise does cure frizzy hair.
3. I am grateful for my first horse who gave me so many memories of joyous rides.
4. I am grateful for both my children having graduated college.
5. I am grateful for the bluegrass that keeps my pastures green well into December.
Well just came out from a very negative period, into what has been a quite beautiful day today. I now have decided to put more emphisis on what is right in my life. So I am going to start listing things I have to be grateful for. I am going to try for five each day.
1. I am grateful for my friends both on and off of the internet.
2. I am grateful for the beautiful area I live in, with farms, rolling hills, and vaste expanses of green even at this time of year.
3. I am grateful for the lovely drive I went on to a fantastic small town with a shop that had exactly what I needed.
4. I am grateful for the micro-climate two sugar maple trees were in that allowed them so still be in color blazing crimson and gold.
5.I am grateful for the people who attack me for they give me the chance to learn more about dealing with such things in a positive manner and to practice forgiveness.
1. I am grateful for my friends both on and off of the internet.
2. I am grateful for the beautiful area I live in, with farms, rolling hills, and vaste expanses of green even at this time of year.
3. I am grateful for the lovely drive I went on to a fantastic small town with a shop that had exactly what I needed.
4. I am grateful for the micro-climate two sugar maple trees were in that allowed them so still be in color blazing crimson and gold.
5.I am grateful for the people who attack me for they give me the chance to learn more about dealing with such things in a positive manner and to practice forgiveness.
When you think about it, this is a truly incredible idea. Post Rapture Pet Care
Wondering if I can start a branch for horses.
Wondering if I can start a branch for horses.
The Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon. (It's actually a trilogy.)
It is set in a post Tolkien environment and chronicles the growth of a female mercenary foot soldier into a Paladin. All the Tolkien elements are there along with plenty of food for thought.
It is set in a post Tolkien environment and chronicles the growth of a female mercenary foot soldier into a Paladin. All the Tolkien elements are there along with plenty of food for thought.
