I was at a bit of a loss on what this week’s post should be about, so I went in search of journaling prompts and found several lists. I’ve decided to answer the following question: what are five small things you’re grateful for that happened during this past week? Without further ado, here are mine:
- Spouse and I have had a little more time to breathe and just be together of late. It has produced many a warm, fuzzy feeling, and lots of kisses.
- I had a couple of work commitments that were conveniently constructed so that a friend of mine (who doesn’t technically work for my place of employ but in another organization with very close ties to ours) was able to come along and participate. I got to hang out with him for several hours. I usually barely see him for months on end.
- Our plants — both indoor and outdoor — are doing well. Even with the expected drop in temperature over this weekend, they should be fine.
- I found a nice shirt to add to my work clothing rotation.
- My meds have started to kick in, so I feel fuller longer, and am now starting to be able to feel when I’m actually hungry (and not just bored or acting on habit) much more accurately.
So there you go! To be honest, some of this felt like a betrayal, what with the United States being extra on-fire lately. I keep seeing folks saying that we need to have joy to fuel the struggle. I mostly agree; it’s just hard when you feel like your voice is drowned out. Never give up, though, and never lose focus, right? I mean I’m losing the battle against sleepiness right now, sorry, and should probably log off and go to bed. Blame any incoherence on my inability to keep my eyes open and think in a straight line. Arglebargle.
May a hundred thousand good things befall all of us, and in relatively short order!
Jamie Broker 
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