100 Days of Gratitude - Day 68

I am grateful...

1. That the friends who came over last night helped clean up so I didn't wake up to a mess.
2. That I am almost done painting my room.
3. For Kellie hugs.
4. That someone I love is doing so well in a hard situation.
5. That somehow I still weight 104.9 pounds even though I've been eating cookies and cupcakes like it's my job.
6. That I did not fall off the ladder when I was painting. 
7. For Derby Blue.
8. For my small but strong hands.
9. That today I felt okay to let go of any worries and focus on the moment.
10. For really good fresh juice this morning that totally hit the spot. 

100 Days of Gratitude - Day 67

I am grateful...

1. That I am so much better than I was a year ago.
2. To be faced with someone today who made me realize this.
3. For morning yoga in the park.
4. That the breeze always seems to perfectly kiss my skin when I come to savasana.
5. For Diana, who invited me to this great event this morning in which I got to have fresh juices, organic foods and yoga.
6. That I won a free photo shoot with True Photography! 
7. That I was able to host a mini dinner of friends coming together in a good meal and good fun tonight.
8. For Gabby Bernstein's lecture on authentic power.
9. For Tom Kelly's inspirational updates.
10. That I could borrow a ladder from my building in order to paint my room.

                                                                                                 

100 Days of Gratitude - Day 66

I am grateful...

1. To Kirk Hensler for the 30 Days of Writing Challenge. 
2. That today my writing turned into an incredibly honest email that needed to be written and sent.
3. That I am able to be completely detached from the outcome of sending it. 
4. That Nature Valley will provide free granola bars for the next Brunch Club Sunday of Service adventure. 
5. That a friend is interested in buying one of my paintings. Are you?
6. For a private yoga class from Kellie. It was practice for her final class this weekend and she did wonderfully! 
7. That after a year of practicing yoga, I feel like I finally know what I'm doing (at least most of the time).
8. That my aunt Edie is back home safely from her trip to Italy and she had a great time. 
9. To be fed today, 3 times!
10. That Kellie brought home the delicious soft pillowy grocery store cookies that I love. 

100 Days of Gratitude - Day 65

I am grateful...

1. That today's writing was more fruitful than yesterday's in the 30 days of writing challenge. I feel as though I got somewhere. 
2. That I got some errands done after my morning routine even though I woke up late. 
3. That I did a headstand, even if I could only stay up for a few seconds. Progress!
4. To see my parents after they'd been gone for almost a month. They also very sweetly brought home some presents that were chosen with care.
5. To see SiennaJane and Everett, my lovely niece and nephew. They fill me up with so much love and joy my heart feels as though it may burst!
6. To play a game of tag, and freeze, and ice skating, and hide and seek, and swing with SiennaJane. What fun to run and laugh and see her smile.
7. For a home cooked meal by my mom and the chance to sit around the table with my family.
8. To sit and watch the pink clouds float over the blue sky with Sienna ("blue like my tongue after I eat a lollipop and pink like cotton candy", she told me), listening to hear describe what she saw in the clouds (a reindeer, the number 7).
9. That my family got up and came outside to watch the sunset when Sienna and I asked them to even though they wanted to sit inside. To watch the day turn into night while the kids danced around expending the remains of their energy before bedtime and the silence turned into the calm summer song of crickets and frogs. 
10. To hear Sienna say "I lub you, Jen. I missed you."

100 Days of Gratitude - Day 64

I am grateful...

1. That I woke up and did a 20 minute meditation followed by an hour of writing even though I wanted to go back to sleep.
2. For all the men and women who have given their lives as well as the ones who continue to serve for their country. 
3. To be spun around like a bird on the beach.
4. To be invited to do stuff. It feels good to be included!
5. For a day of sun on the beach.
6. For quinoa and strawberries and delicious and healthy food. 
7. For a compliment, "Your eyes are magical."
8. That Derby was a good girl while I was gone all day.
9. That Kellie is home safely from her trip.
10. For a really kind, long, loving message from a girl friend. 

100 Days of Gratitude - Day 63

I am grateful...

1. To be part of a like-minded community here in San Diego. SD has always been my home because my family is here; now I feel I'm creating a family of my own as well and it feels wonderful. 
2. That some awesome people got up early to help me feed the homeless today. Chris, Mike, Adam, Viviana, Barb, Lisa and Jessica, you guys are good people and I'm glad to know you. If you're interested in coming with me next time, join the facebook group!
3. That everyone donated to the cause generously and we are +$40 for the next time!
4. To see a smile take over a homeless man's face when he read the note I wrote him.
5. That the people we gave to were grateful, kind and appreciative.
6. That I have a home. A roof and a bed and a beautiful home.
7. That no matter what, my family will always make sure I am ok.
8. For Derby Blue and the cute little way she snuggles about.
9. For a kind and genuine message from a friend who is far away.
10. For Kale and Cigarettes (the blog).  

100 Days of Gratitude - Day 62

I am grateful...

1. That my parents made it home safe and sound from their month long trip to Europe.
2. For NamaSteve's Saturday morning beach yoga class...no matter what it brings up in me it's always a work out and it's always therapeutic. 
3. To Adam for understanding my pain and always asking me what he can do to help.
4. To Viv, my new friend who spent many hours explaining things to me in a way I wasn't able to see them before. How blind we are when love clouds our weary eyes.
5. To myself for potting my garden even though I didn't want to go outside in the grey wind and cold.
6. For my beautiful new plants - may they live long!
7. That so many folks are on board to help out with a Sunday of Service tomorrow.
8. For Derby Blue's little baby puppy dog sleep breath.
9. I'm grateful for the future. I'm grateful to have things to look forward to. I'm grateful that in the next few months I will be in New York with my guru and then with my very best friends. I'm grateful that a few weeks after that I will be hosting some other dear loves in my home. 
10. I'm grateful that I have a bed I'm about to get into.