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July 28, 2014

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Today I am thankful that I am feeling better. Yesterday I felt like perhaps I was going to come down with something, but I rested, drank lots of water, and took extra vitamins. Today I don't fe...


July 24, 2014

It's the week

Today I am thankful for the joy of the Lord, because I know I wouldn't make it through weeks like this with friends if I didn't. I would have scared them all away. It's the week before my perio...


July 21, 2014

Shocking

Today I am thankful for my husband, moreso than normal even. I know this girl. I even would call her a friend. She is the daughter of my boss, but also works at an organization I volunteer wi...


July 16, 2014

Our new baby

Today I am thankful for the Lord's guidance. We finally made the decision on what car we were going to buy, and we bought it, and we drove it home yesterday and she is BEAUTIFUL. She is a Scion...


Today I am thankful for wisdom. I've been praying for wisdom lately as we car shop, and I'm thankful for the wisdom God has granted. This whole not having a car thing, and shopping for the righ...


July 08, 2014

Confidence

Today I am thankful for the confidence I feel. Things have been slow around here in my life lately, but I'm REALLY enjoying it. It gives me a chance to breathe and relax and do things I want ...


July 02, 2014

The Reunion

Today I am thankful for so many days off and a great weekend with my darling husband. We had a fantastic trip, and enjoyed Canada Day together as well. What a blessing! So, the reason I went t...


Today I am thankful that the sun is out and it's warm. Hot would actually be a better word, and it's SO muggy out, I think it will rain soon. Ben and I are heading to my ten year high school ...


June 20, 2014

Lung transplant

Today I am thankful that it's not snowing. I feel like we haven't had a really warm and sunny day in a little while. It's been kind of rainy, or windy, or just not quite hot here. I don't real...


June 09, 2014

Life goes on

Today I am thankful for the time I get to myself. I have a couple of busier weeks coming up, and it makes me value me-time all the more. Life has been amazing! Things with Ben are fantastic. ...


May 29, 2014

Dreams

Today I am thankful for such entertainment every night. Last night I dreamt I was kidnapped. Of course I thought I should try to escape, but in my attempts I got shot in the head. The bullet...


May 27, 2014

Eating Well

Today I am thankful for a productive evening yesterday. I even had a bit of time to be lazy, but I also got the whole house clean and that's a nice feeling. I just want a burger and fries. It'...


May 15, 2014

Count your blessings

Today I am thankful for watermelon. I just ate at least four cups of cubed watermelon and it was so delicious. Since I try not to eat refined sugar (or dairy) watermelon is my "summer treat" of...


May 06, 2014

Homemade Gnocchi

Today I am thankful for no plans after work. I am also thankful for a patient husband. So, I've finished my sewing project, and it looks fine. I'm so tempted to start another one, but I have ...


Well, things have been interesting here at work this week. On Saturday my boss went to emergency at the hospital because his arm had felt tingly and numb off and on throughout the week. They sa...


April 23, 2014

2 year anniversary

Today I am so thankful for the past two years. They have certainly been the best years of my life! So what did we do for our anniversary ? Well, Ben worked all day so I had a lovely day of slee...


April 11, 2014

Easter time is coming!

Today I am so thankful for my wonderful husband. Today I feel like I miss my husband. I didn't see him at all yesterday, perhaps that is why. Tonight after work I'm heading to the Humane Societ...


April 07, 2014

Bad Kitty

Today I am thankful for a relaxing weekend. I'm always thankful for that ;) So as I was brushing my teeth this morning, Jake the cat decided to treat himself to a snack of bread straight from m...


March 28, 2014

And then things change...

Today I am thankful for this new day. I woke up, and the morning was a disaster compared to what I wanted it to be. Needless to say, it made me anxious and I fear I was a bit grumpy with Ben. ...


March 27, 2014

Mentally Ill

Today I am thankful for my wonderful husband who puts up with me. But sometimes I feel he shouldn't have to. How wrong of me it is to wish that I had a diagnosed mental illness... something to ...


March 24, 2014

Mom's 50th Birthday Party

Today I am thankful that the big party I had planned for mom this past Saturday went so well. Everyone who attended made sure to come and tell me what a great job I did. I needed that. I'm so ...


March 20, 2014

The days go by...

Today I am thankful that my profession isn't "Party Planner". It's not my forte. Although I can't lie, I am quite enjoying myself with the planning, just not exactly sure how it will all come t...


March 17, 2014

New Jeans from Old

Today I am thankful for such a fantastic weekend. I am also very thankful for the blessing one of the pastors gave us this morning; hot chocolate and donuts! I don't eat donuts, and I really sh...


March 14, 2014

Honey Face

Today I am thankful that my face doesn't hurt as bad (see "Stupid Face" entry in my "Less than Happy" book). I decided to try a remedy I had seen on pinterest. Just mix raw honey with a bit o...


March 12, 2014

GIRLS ONLY

This is an entry about menstruation... Consider yourself warned. I am on period #2 using my new Diva Cup. Have you heard of it? Neither had I until I saw a strange pin on Pinterest and decide...


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