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Dreamqueen
11-22-2022, 09:54 AM
Grateful that I finished all of my fall cleaning, and did all of my laundry that was piling up.
Such a great feeling to be in a clean house and knowing that, because I live alone, nobody will dirty it.;D

LoveyD
11-22-2022, 01:14 PM
Grateful to have lunch soon with my son and catch up. He's going on a trip for Thanksgiving so I wanted to see him and spend time with him before he goes.

SnuffleUffleGrass
11-22-2022, 01:17 PM
Grateful my nephew is doing well. He has been struggling since his brother's death.

moneybags
11-23-2022, 12:58 AM
I’m grateful my good regulars came in for spanksgiving week

indiegirl
11-23-2022, 02:51 AM
I'm grateful I'm alive, I almost choked eating a pretzel in my room. I would have been pissed if that was my COD.

miss.a.p1600
11-23-2022, 06:36 AM
I’m grateful to be making more money and I am able to book a trip away from the clutches of the male privileged dictator

He tried to invite himself along - in typical male privilege fashion. Um no!!! The purpose is to have time to MYSELF away from any obligations and forced space invasions.

It’s going to be GREAT to have a true weekend to myself. Even if I had to pay for the luxury (well I’m envisioning a secret sugar daddy paying)

Aurora_Sunset
11-23-2022, 07:55 AM
I finally registered my car yesterday. The wait at the BMV wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, and it also wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be. Still 'ugh' but at least it's done.

kimbe
11-23-2022, 08:57 AM
I’m grateful that I was able to get a massage scheduled on short notice!

Aurora_Sunset
11-23-2022, 09:57 AM
I got my paycheck a day early and it's larger than I expected.

miss.a.p1600
11-23-2022, 12:24 PM
^one of mine hit yesterday (I love the early deposit banks) so I paid my sky high car insurance.

Trying to pay it all off before I chuck the deuces on the ball n chains

I pray my other one hits today so I can do my pre Black Friday deals.

LoveyD
11-23-2022, 09:25 PM
Grateful that the folks at safe parking told me that there is actually a safe parking lot in Los angeles! Actually, there's a few of them. I'm thinking that maybe in the beginning of the year I may move to LA and sleep in the lot there for a while until I get some acting credits under my belt and some money in the bank. Safe parking also informed me that there are single occupancy units that are about $450 a month that I can stay in as well, so I'm going to look into that too.

Aurora_Sunset
11-24-2022, 12:28 PM
I somehow won one of the nominations for the Holiday Helper program at work. They're giving me a week to put together a $300 Amazon wishlist. I cried when I saw the email this morning. I have no idea who would have even nominated me. I don't talk to people at work about my money problems. I may occasionally make an "I'm so broke" joke, but I didn't think anyone took me seriously. I considered putting down my own name, but I didn't. I know my husband has enough money to buy presents for the kids, and that's all I really focus on.

I haven't been able to buy my husband or family a Christmas gift in 4 years - I'm so happy I can get them something this year.

kimbe
11-24-2022, 03:47 PM
Grateful I now see the end of this extra lean low kcal diet :)

miss.a.p1600
11-25-2022, 10:41 AM
One of my credit cards gave me a credit limit increase from 1500 to 4K

Yasss!!!

I’m thankful to be a good steward of this newfound “money” and to get a credit score boost.

kimbe
11-26-2022, 01:03 AM
^ That's nice!

moneybags
11-26-2022, 01:51 AM
^^^ that’s awesome.

I’m really grateful for my spiritual practice. I’m so grateful I have the inner peace to live life on life’s terms.

Also, had a great skanksgiving. My regulars came in and saw me. They’re so sweet and kind and really value me. It’s what the industry SHOULD be-meeting mens intimacy needs in a win-win working relationship. They remind me that sex work is therapeutic. We should be respected professionals and have safe working conditions and be respected in the community. Of course, we live in a dualistic reality, so there’s a dark side like everything else. The work we do is important and I’m happy I can make good many helping meet people’s emotional needs.

kimbe
11-26-2022, 10:34 AM
Looks like the weather is going to warm up somewhat in the coming days.

LoveyD
11-26-2022, 01:58 PM
Grateful that it's a slow day grocery getting. I went to the gym, I did upper body and abs, and back, then I had delicious brown rice vegetables sushi and broccoli and cheddar soup. Now I'm getting Edibles and I'm about to take a post lunch nap in anticipation of making money this evening.

LoveyD
11-26-2022, 08:22 PM
Grateful that I used my points today at various places to buy my purchases for cheaper. I only paid $7 for a bag of Edibles and $3.50 for dinner today. Also grateful for the $44 tip one of my customers tip me on a grocery delivery order. Made my day a lot easier. Hoping that more tips will be large like this for the holidays.

Very grateful for this new website I signed up for that sends me emails with casting notices. Hopefully I score a few gigs from this website. Some of them actually pay pretty well.

Dreamqueen
11-27-2022, 07:32 AM
Grateful that Wal-Mart included a gift bag with my grocery delivery yesterday.
Not sure if it was for joining their monthly subscription service, or to make up for the delivery driver debacle the night before.

Either way, I'll take it.


What was in the bag, you ask?
Canned peaches (my fav), 2 boxes of Juffy cornbread mix, hand lotion, glade plug in, Downey softener, and
stickers.
I'm happy now.:)

lilylilylily
11-27-2022, 06:40 PM
Marmite..it's a popular spread for toast etc in the Uk, I had heard about it here and there but never looked into it. Ordered a jar on Amazon and it's let's just say it's an acquired taste lol but it's so dang healthy with B vitamins including B12 so as a vegan it's perfect. It's an extremely salty yeast paste but I love salt so will try to use this regularly

lucrezzzia
11-28-2022, 02:46 PM
Today I am grateful for a safe space to make my next moves. While it isn't ideal, its much better than being on the road. Camping and motels for months and months has drained me. Now to recover and move forward !

Dreamqueen
11-30-2022, 10:42 AM
Grateful that I was able to pay my rent a day early.
Adding more streams of income and working lots of hours each day have really paid off.

Grateful for the energy cold weather brings.

My goal is to save enough money to be able to take time off next summer.

Edit to add: Grateful that the lemons on my tree are ripe.
I picked a couple of them to use on my salmon and in my water.

kimbe
11-30-2022, 12:41 PM
Grateful my partner has begun talking about a winter vacation.. Me like :)

lucrezzzia
11-30-2022, 12:50 PM
^ oooh I am so jealous !!!

But today I am grateful for the jalapeno poppers my partner made. It will take all my willpower not to eat the whole tray. Plus he's so sexy when he cooks ;)

whirlerz
11-30-2022, 03:45 PM
I'm so thankful I did not lose my f'n mind today.. See my thread, 'Please help me..'

Also got a nice focus group :)

indiegirl
11-30-2022, 06:29 PM
Dunno why, but I was in a good mood and was singing around the house now that my other roommate moved out today. A potential new one is touring the house tomorrow

Aurora_Sunset
11-30-2022, 07:24 PM
I woke up with a pain in my back that was exactly like the one I had a few weeks ago that turned into a massive, 2-week affair of pain. But after moving all day, it's actually gone, like I worked it out. THANK GOD

indiegirl
11-30-2022, 07:37 PM
Dunno why, but I was in a good mood and was singing around the house now that my other roommate moved out today. A potential new one is touring the house tomorrow. I'm just happy for no reason it seems, despite having no sleep studying all night.

96% on the test babyyyy! I spent 12 hours on chapter 18 and then the test on 19 I dipped my toes in but still did the same. I still owned it. Weeewww. That was a hard ass test. I survived lol.

LoveyD
11-30-2022, 08:49 PM
I got a lot done today. Got laundry done, bought edibles, and did seven shopping trips today. I'm tired! But I've clean clothes, edibles, and money now. Yay!

carmen_b
11-30-2022, 08:50 PM
nice dinner out in the city SOLO as planned ! :)

LoveyD
11-30-2022, 10:22 PM
Grateful that every single one of my shipt customers tipped me today. Also grateful for the CA stimulus and cruiseline commercial $ on its way to me yayyyy! Glad I still have hustle in me. I've been submitting for gigs every day.

indiegirl
12-01-2022, 06:00 PM
Weewww! I bought two LARGE candles for 6 bucks each on sale. Like this would be a 20 dollar purchase on amazon.

LoveyD
12-01-2022, 07:53 PM
I'm very grateful and happy that my checks from the Cruise Line commercial came in early. I wasn't expecting them until next week. This definitely made life a lot easier. I'm grateful I got to do that commercial because the whole reason why I moved out to California in the first place was to have experiences like this. I'm applying for more gigs and I hope to receive something soon.

kimbe
12-02-2022, 12:43 AM
A client tipped me very generously today :)

lilylilylily
12-02-2022, 01:39 AM
It's been about a month now and I think the fenugreek I'm taking is improving my mood, also discovered another positive side effect: makes me smell like maple syrup lol I googled it because I knew I smelled a bit sweeter and found out about the maple syrup effect. Also grateful for the cute little Christmas tree, lights and candles I bought today. Makes me feel happy as well

indiegirl
12-02-2022, 11:33 AM
I have another roommate!!! She's moving in within days. Lol.

LoveyD
12-02-2022, 12:35 PM
Grateful for my run through the woods this morning.

indiegirl
12-02-2022, 12:45 PM
Grateful for my run through the woods this morning.

That sounds relaxing! :)

seashell
12-02-2022, 09:01 PM
Grateful for DoorDash and Instacart! I signed up and was able to start delivering within a day. It feels awesome to be productive and out of the house again!

LoveyD
12-02-2022, 09:13 PM
That sounds relaxing! :)

It's so peaceful back there! It's where I go when I don't feel like running on the beach around people. In the morning it's amazing because I can smell Sage and other Forest smells. It's lovely!

kimbe
12-03-2022, 12:38 AM
It's so peaceful back there! It's where I go when I don't feel like running on the beach around people. In the morning it's amazing because I can smell Sage and other Forest smells. It's lovely!

It sounds so nice compared to a treadmill..

LoveyD
12-03-2022, 08:10 AM
^^ It feels more like playtime. Plus it's fun to encounter the little bunnies and lizards, too. I only go to the gym to do weights. Plus I like working out with my mask off outside (I still mask at the gym.) Sometimes I'll see coyotes, too, but usually they run away.

Grateful that my car now has fresh oil change and transmission fluid. Don't want my car/home blowing up.

WendiStarr
12-03-2022, 10:53 AM
IRS sent me a refund. Apparently I overpaid taxes by $350. Grateful for my guy friend.

LoveyD
12-03-2022, 08:54 PM
Grateful for the money I made today, my edibles, and I received from Amazon my Potato Sticks. I love them so much! Sometimes potato chips feel like too heavy of a snack and these little shoestring Potato Sticks hit the spot. Also glad my covid test came out negative.

Dreamqueen
12-04-2022, 10:04 AM
Grateful for the money I made today, my edibles, and I received from Amazon my Potato Sticks. I love them so much! Sometimes potato chips feel like too heavy of a snack and these little shoestring Potato Sticks hit the spot. Also glad my covid test came out negative.


Thanks for reminding me about potato sticks.
My older cousin who's apt I always hung out at, ate them like they were going out of style.
She'd be eating them from one hand, while chain smoking in the other.
Lol
Too funny.

Is there anything better than new fluffy towels?
I ordered hand, washcloths, and big bath towels that arrived this week.
I've been putting it off for YEARS because apt commercial washing machines always do a number on them.

LoveyD
12-04-2022, 09:18 PM
So because I have covid, safe parking has me sequestered in a special area for people who have covid. I have to use a special porta-potty. And they were so sweet, they called to check in on me to see if I needed anything and they brought me a bag of goodies with juice, protein drinks, cereal, peanut butter, protein bars, all kinds of goodies. They came by my car and dropped it off. I swear the nicest people work here.

And even though it sucks to be sick, I can't help it be excited that for the next 10 days or so I won't be working. I work every freaking day. I'm so tired. Maybe this is the universe's way of forcing me to rest.

neverendingkneebruises
12-05-2022, 03:01 AM
Finally feel completely over my breakup. I feel so free! Thank fuck!!

LoveyD
12-06-2022, 03:44 PM
Day 4 of covid. So glad it's nice and cool outside. I'm in my car recuperating comfortably. Got a lot of sleep this morning and drinking a lot of fluids. It would suck if it was really hot out right now.

I'm so glad I got to speak with my kid. He's so sweet, ask me how I'm feeling and asking if there's anything I need. I'm glad I'm the one who's sick and not him.

Aurora_Sunset
12-07-2022, 08:45 AM
I haven't weighed myself since end of October. I've had a feeling all week that I've lost weight, because my bra was fitting weird, but I didn't weigh myself. Then, last night, a friend made a comment that I look like I lost weight. So, I weighed myself this morning, and I'm down 10 pounds! I wasn't even "trying." I've just been trying to be better about listening to the hunger/full signals from my body, not depriving myself, and (because I'm not depriving myself), stepping away from anything when I'm not hungry or don't desire it anymore instead of looking at my food with a scarcity mentality.