#1 Simple things
I had an interesting conversation today with Danielle, it was about a lot of things, but in it we talked a little bit about how often people who live simpler lives are happier. So I'm grateful for times when things can be simple and I can just take joy in grocery shopping, making food, and eating it with people I love. Speaking of which, I spent some time doing just that for both lunch and dinner today. Lunch was with a mentor/friend from school, and Dinner was made while Danielle and I were talking about all of this--not a very extravagant soup but it was satisfying, tasty, and healthy.
#2 Health
I have a good immune system and I'm really grateful for that. I'm almost over my cold and I'm so happy that my body has kicked it out in a little less than two weeks. Whenever I get sick like this I often think about people I've known who are just congested all the time and how horrible that would be to live with. I'm grateful my parents taught me how to be healthy, and I'm also glad that veganism is so good for your body.
#3 Peace of Mind
I've had a lot less angst about my spiritual growth lately, a lot less fear, and I'm glad for that. I hope it keeps up. It's about time I'm freed up to actually do some growing instead of constantly trimming stuff back because I'm not sure it's growing the right way.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Back to work and normal life!
#1 I'm moving to a nice place
I went to go apply for my spot in the apartment I decided to move into next month, and was reminded of what a pretty area it's in. There's grass between all the apartment buildings and a trail through the woods and wetlands out back. It's quiet and peaceful and clean-looking.
#2 Things that make me take life less seriously
Sometimes I can get a little overly serious about stuff, to the point where I almost will not allow myself to have fun or a sense of humor. I watched a bunch of Red Dwarf on Tuesday and I love that show because it kind of forces me to just enjoy the silliness instead of analyzing every little implication of the character's actions and weighing them in the grander scale of life's deep questions. Sometimes it's good to just be silly and enjoy laughing about something.
#1 I'm moving to a nice place
I went to go apply for my spot in the apartment I decided to move into next month, and was reminded of what a pretty area it's in. There's grass between all the apartment buildings and a trail through the woods and wetlands out back. It's quiet and peaceful and clean-looking.
#2 Things that make me take life less seriously
Sometimes I can get a little overly serious about stuff, to the point where I almost will not allow myself to have fun or a sense of humor. I watched a bunch of Red Dwarf on Tuesday and I love that show because it kind of forces me to just enjoy the silliness instead of analyzing every little implication of the character's actions and weighing them in the grander scale of life's deep questions. Sometimes it's good to just be silly and enjoy laughing about something.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Posting this retroactively or whatever.
So, things I was grateful for on Monday the 28th!
#1 FUN Good Music
I sometimes forget that music is good for having fun, too, and not just being deep and thoughtful or soothing. And fun is just as important as solace. I listened to half the soundtrack of Jekyll and Hyde on Monday and was having so much fun singing along to the crazy songs while I was cleaning the apartment. I also listened to my angela jpop cd from my very first anime convention, and I'd forgotten how cool the songs actually are! It gave me lots of happy feelings.
#2 Energy
I had so much energy during Memorial Day weekend, it was crazy! But on Monday I started feeling a little sleepy again and since then I have been even more sleepy. I was so happy though, and so I think it counts to say I was grateful for the energy I had and the will to do things.
So, things I was grateful for on Monday the 28th!
#1 FUN Good Music
I sometimes forget that music is good for having fun, too, and not just being deep and thoughtful or soothing. And fun is just as important as solace. I listened to half the soundtrack of Jekyll and Hyde on Monday and was having so much fun singing along to the crazy songs while I was cleaning the apartment. I also listened to my angela jpop cd from my very first anime convention, and I'd forgotten how cool the songs actually are! It gave me lots of happy feelings.
#2 Energy
I had so much energy during Memorial Day weekend, it was crazy! But on Monday I started feeling a little sleepy again and since then I have been even more sleepy. I was so happy though, and so I think it counts to say I was grateful for the energy I had and the will to do things.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Only to be with you
Hello Everyone (why did I just capitalize that?)!
Starting now I am going to try to post something every day on this blog which I am grateful for. It doesn't have to be something that happened to me that day, it could just be something I happened to remember that day. Also I can post multiple things. I'm doing this because I believe there is power in sharing positive thoughts publicly. Also because I never know what to do when I suddenly think of something nice someone did for me 5 years ago, because it seems a little weird to go up to them out of the blue and be like "you know when you blahblahblah? That really meant a lot to me." Yes I am shy xP
Okay so speaking of stuff that happened around 5 years ago, here are my first things I'm most thankful for today.
#1: That Time You Just Wanted To Be With Me
To Danielle. The second time you came to stay at my house, remember when I was so worried that I wasn't thinking of amazing and fun things to see and do that I started crying? And you said you didn't come there to do a bunch of stuff or be entertained, you came because you wanted to spend time with me. That meant a lot to me then and it still does. The concept that someone came a thousand miles just to be in my presence even if we weren't doing anything special was incredibly awesome to me.
#2: Massages
To Mom, Suzanna, and Ben. Last time I was home for Christmas, Mom, I was feeling tired and stressed for (what seemed to me to be) no reason and you took the time, even though you were tired, to give me a massage and rub essential oils on my back until I felt better, and you asked me if I was missing Danielle, and that meant a lot to me that you were so understanding and giving.
Suzanna and Ben, remember that night we all gave each other massages? I still think of that as one of the times I was most relaxed in my life. Thanks for being so cool about platonic physical touch. You guys are awesome.
#3: Not Really A Stranger
Today I went to the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship again. The service was great, and afterwards I ended up talking to some random guy about poetry and emotions and art and spirituality and even a little bit about asexuality... and he said that the first time he really listened to that song called "Imagine" (you know, imagine all the people living life in peace...?) that he realized that we're all here for the same purpose, not to be cruel or to hurt ourselves or others, but to be kind to ourselves and others, and every single person we meet was born with that same desire, so eventually things will get better if we can only remember that. And whatever we talked about, he was so accepting and calm, but really engaged. It was so refreshing and kind of reflected what I love about BUF in general, that positivity and the belief that people really can and should make a difference. It's weird that I felt so at ease around a stranger but I think it's because in that moment we weren't seeing each other as strangers because we were acknowledging the deepest desires we have in common, and that was really cool.
#4: Bellingham
For being awesome and having lots of local produce, bike trails, a reliable bus system, and people who really care about building an inclusive community.
Starting now I am going to try to post something every day on this blog which I am grateful for. It doesn't have to be something that happened to me that day, it could just be something I happened to remember that day. Also I can post multiple things. I'm doing this because I believe there is power in sharing positive thoughts publicly. Also because I never know what to do when I suddenly think of something nice someone did for me 5 years ago, because it seems a little weird to go up to them out of the blue and be like "you know when you blahblahblah? That really meant a lot to me." Yes I am shy xP
Okay so speaking of stuff that happened around 5 years ago, here are my first things I'm most thankful for today.
#1: That Time You Just Wanted To Be With Me
To Danielle. The second time you came to stay at my house, remember when I was so worried that I wasn't thinking of amazing and fun things to see and do that I started crying? And you said you didn't come there to do a bunch of stuff or be entertained, you came because you wanted to spend time with me. That meant a lot to me then and it still does. The concept that someone came a thousand miles just to be in my presence even if we weren't doing anything special was incredibly awesome to me.
#2: Massages
To Mom, Suzanna, and Ben. Last time I was home for Christmas, Mom, I was feeling tired and stressed for (what seemed to me to be) no reason and you took the time, even though you were tired, to give me a massage and rub essential oils on my back until I felt better, and you asked me if I was missing Danielle, and that meant a lot to me that you were so understanding and giving.
Suzanna and Ben, remember that night we all gave each other massages? I still think of that as one of the times I was most relaxed in my life. Thanks for being so cool about platonic physical touch. You guys are awesome.
#3: Not Really A Stranger
Today I went to the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship again. The service was great, and afterwards I ended up talking to some random guy about poetry and emotions and art and spirituality and even a little bit about asexuality... and he said that the first time he really listened to that song called "Imagine" (you know, imagine all the people living life in peace...?) that he realized that we're all here for the same purpose, not to be cruel or to hurt ourselves or others, but to be kind to ourselves and others, and every single person we meet was born with that same desire, so eventually things will get better if we can only remember that. And whatever we talked about, he was so accepting and calm, but really engaged. It was so refreshing and kind of reflected what I love about BUF in general, that positivity and the belief that people really can and should make a difference. It's weird that I felt so at ease around a stranger but I think it's because in that moment we weren't seeing each other as strangers because we were acknowledging the deepest desires we have in common, and that was really cool.
#4: Bellingham
For being awesome and having lots of local produce, bike trails, a reliable bus system, and people who really care about building an inclusive community.
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