Gratituesday 2.24.26 - Watching the Snow

I have complained the last few winters about the lack of snow. In 2020 I bought a lovely pair of snow boots, and I didn’t have the opportunity to actually wear them. Well, that changed this year. We were hit a few weeks ago, and then we got a record-breaking bomb cyclone and blizzard the last 2 days. I was able to watch the snow fall. Big, fat snowflakes that drifted down and landed on the fluffy snow on the ground. I live in the back of my building, so everything is rather calm and pretty. However, I need to don those snow boots today and get out into it. From social media I saw the stories of flight cancelations, but also the sledding in local parks. I do hope those in the unhoused community found security and those that have to travel are safe, as well. Well, look at that…a nice segue to my gratitude and more lists! Want to join me? Awesome, I’m happy to start. Off we go!

Gratitudes

1. Finding warmth and comfort during the blizzard

2. My accountability community - Year Compass, Soul-centric Meditation and my daily buddy, Artem

3. Hot beverages - coffee, tea, hot chocolate (with homemade coffee liqueur!)

4. My yoga practice - both the one where I teach, and the one I take at the Y

5. Living in a city with variety and diversity

Celebrations

1. Bringing 3 bags of fabric recycling to be donated

2. Scheduling an overdue doctors appointment - one of a few

3. Regular reading - both fiction and nonfiction

4. Buying a small upholstery and carpet cleaner - and actually using it

5. Fitting into old pants that were previously too tight!

Desires

1. Getting a pedicure (but I will wait until it’s over 45 degrees out)

2. To figure out my device situation - as everything is getting outdated and full

3. To donate the 2 bags of shoes I have (that I should have done before the Chinese New Year!)

4. Drinking more water - and potentially making tinctures and potions for health benefits

5. At least 2 Premarital counseling and marriage roadmap inquiries this week!