I think I was meant to see this today: “Pisces: You may not think so, but life is exactly as it should be. Stop complaining and start seeing all of the good things you have going.”
So here is the list I conjured up while attempting to avoid any real work today 🙂
1. I have a kick ass new house (which I promise I will post pics of soon!)
2. Said house has a lovely fireplace in the basement which makes everything seem very cosy.
3. I live in a place where there is a spectacular sunrise and sunset almost every day.
4. Someone invented Skype, so even though they are far away I can still see my family whenever I want!
5. My BFF is also in the military so I can call her for free from work to wish her happy birthday and because we talked about the WCF thingy it totally counts as a work-related call!
6. My sister also works on a base, and despite the lack of a WCF thingy in her job I can call her sometimes too!
7. Someone invented Facebook and Blogger so I get to see what all my pals are up too all. the. time.
8. Even though Dale is away and the nights get really cold here, I have a giant beast of a dog who keeps the other side of the bed warm for me.
9. My adorable kid will pretty much eat any mediocre meal I put in front of him…even a bowl of peas.
10. He also goes to sleep without the least bit of fuss at night and wakes up full of smiles and giggles in the morning. Usually at an acceptable hour.
11. He doesn’t mind diaper changes, tubbies, getting dressed, being put into his carseatstroller/baby carrier/highchair. In fact he usually like it. How lucky am I???
12. I have my own office at work and get to look out my window at super fast jets every day. Very cool!
13. I also have my own parking spot right up by the building. It may not seem so special now, but I’m betting I’ll be more appreciative when it’s minus 40! Brrrr.
14. The CBC Edmonton station has a hilarious show called radioactive that I get to listen to on the way home from work every day. Always makes me laugh.
15. Everywhere I go people tell me how cute my kid is. Then he proves it by flashing them huge grins and giggling.
17. My fabulous hubby sent me a little sumpin’ sumpin’ in the mail for when he gets home next week. Nothing like a little anticipation to to make up leaving me to fend for myself shortly after moving me to the end of the earth 😉
18. Timmies is now on the way to work and at 7:15 there is a lull in the drive thru line-up just in time for me to arrive!
19. My family and friends are safe and healthy.
20. We have eachother – despite the ups and downs that may come.
As Corey always says: Life is good! (Even in Alberta!)
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October 30, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Gillian
Very nice list 🙂 Though you should probably call me for free more! hehe
Also, please do not force your pea addiction on your son! lol And I can’t believe you are letting Turner sleep in your bed! Tsk, tsk 😉
October 30, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Laurel
Jen, you just made me laugh!!! Number 5, number 5! Totally true! Totally counts as work! I’m glad you are seeing some of the good from being in Cold Lake, as I know it is not easy to leave your family & friends and try to start new things, only to have your husband get sent away on some kind of TD. Enjoy number 17, but don’t tell us too much about it! 😉
October 31, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Corey
woo hoo! Love the positive thinking. 🙂 well done! It sure does sound like you are blessed beyond measure!
Happy Halloween, if you celebrate! 🙂
October 31, 2008 at 1:28 pm
studentsoflife
Don’t forget the northern lights…I forgot to add them to my top ten, but they’re definitely up there!!
October 31, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Katie Funk
Sounds like life is pretty good… but I totally understand what your going through. I’m also a pisces, so it was great to read that horoscope yesterday, sometimes it’s good to reflect on the good in our lives and forget about the negative things 🙂
P.S. good luck with the -40 weather, my first winter in Winnipeg was difficult, but I made it through, so anyone can 🙂
October 31, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Megan@SortaCrunchy
Um, the parking spot alone sounds like reason to celebrate! Great focus on the good stuff, mama.
Kiss little man for me. XO
November 10, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Rae-Lynn
Great list buddy!!!
Miss you!
November 13, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Barb
Wow, I’m a little late reading this as I was a little preoccupied with the whole broken arm thing, and then the trip to Saskatoon. Had my first introduction to freezing rain, must say, not much fun although the great thing was as the leaves were freezing throughout the service at the cemetery it sounded like chimes so that was nice. You sound so much better, I am very happy for you but have to agree with Gill..that whole pea thing has to stop..ugh! lol
Love
Barb