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Sweet_Sadie
07-24-2019, 11:45 AM
I've said it before and I'm sure nobody cares but I am sooo happy to finally have all of my girls enrolled into school. No more minimum wage graveyard shift jobs. No more NCI applications that don't go through. No more resenting my kids father for being so incredibly absent and living like a childless man in America. No more stress-induced depressive episodes. Thank God, no more of that. I've had to do shit I'll never be proud of to take care of my girls. But I'm grateful knowing that those times are officially over.

I get it. Sometimes a pat on the back would be great when you overcome an obstacle, but there's no one to give you that pat on the back. Consider yourself virtually patted. :)

SnuffleUffleGrass
07-24-2019, 04:51 PM
Grateful hubby's tax return finally hit his bank account today. An unexpected out-of-town funeral threw off my money-making days when I had a bunch of bills hitting. I'm at -$17 this morning, but he just transferred me almost a $1000 that he owed me from months back.

Sorry about the funeral.

I'm grateful dinner turned out great today.

Ifyouseekamy
07-24-2019, 11:57 PM
I知 grateful I got to have a slumber party with my best friend and her kiddo. I知 grateful that I have better problems than I did three years ago. I致e come a long way baby, but I have so much recovery left. Progress not perfection.

NitaBaby
07-25-2019, 04:17 AM
I知 grateful that I have better problems than I did three years ago.

A mood *praise hands emoji*

NitaBaby
07-25-2019, 04:18 AM
I get it. Sometimes a pat on the back would be great when you overcome an obstacle, but there's no one to give you that pat on the back. Consider yourself virtually patted. :)

Haha thanks!

Miss_ShaSha
07-25-2019, 06:31 AM
So grateful for good quality sleep. Just sleep. I had the most horrendous headache yesterday all damn day. From 10am-6pm when I finally went to sleep. And get this: I drank 80 oz of water and took pain relievers every 3 hrs. It just wouldn't quit.

But I woke this AM after almost 9 hrs rest feeling brand new.

THANK YOU UNIVERSE!

NitaBaby
07-25-2019, 08:10 AM
Glad that two packages are coming today. I've ordered like 13 things tho so i have no idea what's about to hit my mailbox.

chanzep
07-25-2019, 08:25 AM
Grateful my job is from home.

miss.a.p1600
07-25-2019, 08:29 AM
Glad my 2 commission checks are exactly the amount I need for rent.

I’ll have a home soon and won’t be paying “rent” anymore

WendiStarr
07-25-2019, 05:07 PM
Homemade tacos and Oreo thins with the pistachio creme in the middle

lynn2009
07-25-2019, 05:27 PM
I finally caught my dog walker arriving, and my dog definitely gets much more excited for me. And we found a new creek on our walk today and he loved it.

miss.a.p1600
07-25-2019, 05:43 PM
Ill be off to florida in a few days....my first time procuring a flight in a looooong ass time!

FL Sugar daddies get ready to experience the divine presence of a queen!

AChildOfBoredom
07-26-2019, 04:22 AM
Grateful it came in his sleep. And especially grateful that he managed to keep his head up through it all, and still would always make me laugh. Even after the fact, he had letters written for all of us, and I found myself laughing as I bawled my eyes out as I read the one he had written for me.

When death calls you, you aren稚 given any choice but to obey. I hope I知 able to take it standing the way he did when my time comes to beckon the call.

Miss_ShaSha
07-26-2019, 09:09 AM
Grateful for Amazon Prime. Purchased a few things, and one arrived the very next day. It's nice to shop from the comfort of your home and receive something at your doorstep. I'm not big on shopping. Kinda hate the crowds and dislike standing in line. I'm an introvert...so.

It's sweet, instant gratification. I can be patient, but it's nice when things can be sped up.

SnuffleUffleGrass
07-26-2019, 09:16 AM
Grateful it came in his sleep. And especially grateful that he managed to keep his head up through it all, and still would always make me laugh. Even after the fact, he had letters written for all of us, and I found myself laughing as I bawled my eyes out as I read the one he had written for me.

When death calls you, you aren’t given any choice but to obey. I hope I’m able to take it standing the way he did when my time comes to beckon the call.

Oh you'll be okay. If you survived a war zone, everything else left in life is a cake walk....

Sweet_Sadie
07-26-2019, 09:28 AM
I'm grateful for a new mindset regarding some old issues, and also, my last romantic relationship/almost engagement from last December. July 28th will mark the 1 year anniversary that I called an "old friend" who reached out to re-connect. Well, within a month of my calling him (per his request), and after almost daily convos, I decided that we should become a couple...and we were until December.

As the year anniversary date came closer, I realized that this is why I had some "background sadness" going on. But I was determined not to fall into the depression/bitterness hole about him and LOTS of other people. So regarding him, I decided this: Instead of fixating on all of the ways he hurt me/emotionally abused me, I'm going to reflect on how much my life has changed since July of last year.

I was in such a bad emotional place - very, very depressed. I had to do A LOT of picking up the pieces of my life, getting past him, and planning a new future for my life. And I have! It's not where I want it to be, but I'm ready for my future, and I did it all on my own. I've made A LOT of grown-up decisions, and I'm making the sacrifices and steps to make life plans come true. I'm not just dreaming about stuff - I'm doing something about it. I have A LOT to be proud of myself for. And fuck him!

NitaBaby
07-26-2019, 10:05 AM
Grateful for milk, cheese, and tacos. I don't know how I lasted two years as a vegan but it's too late to go back. Who knew ice cream before bed = ASS.

WendiStarr
07-26-2019, 12:32 PM
At home fetal doppler just arrived 15 minutes ago. I put the batteries in, applied the ultrasound gel, and was able to hear baby's heartbeat! That makes me feel very happy and reassured.

queenelayliah
07-27-2019, 10:25 AM
Congrats., l知 happy for you. And not to sound condescending but i will pray for you. Pray that if you want, you will find a special someone to treat you & your girls right, that your family treat you better, that you get a good paying job thats understanding and that your daughters later in life will be thankful of the sacrifices you made for them. I hope i didnt come off as rude.




I've said it before and I'm sure nobody cares but I am sooo happy to finally have all of my girls
enrolled into school. I just keep thinking about how far I've come and about all of the baby sitter issues I've had up to this point. The family members who would send a "don't bring them over" text without warning, making me quit my job the same day. Their father moved over 300 miles away to another city but has the nerve to wonder why I struggled so much to keep a job - knowing damn well that daycare is the price of rent over here. I don't even want to detail the stunts I've had to pull to keep some type of money in the house WHILE watching over a child. I wish someone had told me about camming a long time ago.

But now that they are all going to school, I have the option of getting a regular job if I wanted to. No one is going to pay me as much as camming OR give me the disgusting amount of off-days that I give myself but I've been daydreaming about working a day shift for literally years. So, even though I'm beyond wanting to get a regular job now, this moment right here was still the stuff of my prayers. So, for that, I'm so grateful.

No more minimum wage graveyard shift jobs. No more NCI applications that don't go through. No more resenting my kids father for being so incredibly absent and living like a childless man in America. No more stress-induced depressive episodes. Thank God, no more of that. I've had to do shit I'll never be proud of to take care of my girls. But I'm grateful knowing that those times are officially over.

I'm so ready for this school year.

NitaBaby
07-27-2019, 12:13 PM
Congrats., l知 happy for you. And not to sound condescending but i will pray for you. Pray that if you want, you will find a special someone to treat you & your girls right, that your family treat you better, that you get a good paying job thats understanding and that your daughters later in life will be thankful of the sacrifices you made for them. I hope i didnt come off as rude.

Not at all. Thank you so much. ((And I found that special someone so the prayer is already working lol))

NitaBaby
07-27-2019, 12:14 PM
Naps for the win.

AChildOfBoredom
07-27-2019, 01:07 PM
Oh you'll be okay. If you survived a war zone, everything else left in life is a cake walk....

I know. I don’t mean to say it as if it were right around the corner. But it will happen eventually. Nobody gets out of life alive, after all.

NitaBaby
07-28-2019, 04:41 AM
it's finally sinful Sunday.

Glamourmilf
07-28-2019, 05:00 AM
I'm so grateful for my neighbor.
She offered to have an extra key made for me so I can use her office mailbox.
( Our mailbox was vandalized, and won't be fixed until 2 or MORE months.)
She said she hates to see me shelling out fees out of my paycheck to have FedEx deliver my check. $30 each week.
She's been such a good friend.
Gave me shelter and a place to work when I was homeless, and sleeping outside.
Convinced her landlord to rent this apartment to me, when nobody else would because of the eviction. There was even a wait list.
She gave me free hormone testing ( she's a health care worker). AND sold me her testosterone prescription, because she knows I needed it to function on cam, and don't have insurance.
She gave me a very expensive comforter set that she never used.
On, and on.
I give her gift cards, but I never think that it's ever enough.
* I'm saying all of this because I had a huge revelation.
I have a wealthy 'friend' in LA who owns an apartment building (that she inherited). She wouldn't rent to me. I stopped talking to her because of it.
I forgave her, and let her back into my life.
When I mentioned my mailbox being vandalized, and having to pay to get FedEx, she took the companies side.
When I shared my experience with the pot dispensary trying to upsell me...She took their side.
Conversations with her are always like this.
She's condescending, and has to say the opposite of what I'm saying.::)
I've decided to cut her from my life. She's not a good friend.
I remember something an intuitive said to me.......
"When you're​ with someone. Ask yourself how you feel? If they make you feel bad or drained in any way, drop them immediately from your life."
Grateful for wisdom​ to know who to give my precious energy to.

Ifyouseekamy
07-28-2019, 05:20 AM
^^^^ That’s good to hear there’s good people out there. Greatful for your share.

SnuffleUffleGrass
07-28-2019, 05:39 AM
I'm so grateful for my neighbor.
She offered to have an extra key made for me so I can use her office mailbox.
( Our mailbox was vandalized, and won't be fixed until 2 or MORE months.)
She said she hates to see me shelling out fees out of my paycheck to have FedEx deliver my check. $30 each week.
She's been such a good friend.
Gave me shelter and a place to work when I was homeless, and sleeping outside.
Convinced her landlord to rent this apartment to me, when nobody is would because of the eviction. There was even a wait list.
She gave me free hormone testing ( she's a health care worker). AND sold me her testosterone prescription, because she knows I needed it to function on cam, and don't have insurance.
She gave me a very expensive comforter set that she never used.
On, and on.
I give her gift cards, but I never think that it's ever enough.
* I'm saying all of this because I had a huge revelation.
I have a wealthy 'friend' in LA who owns an apartment building (that she inherited). She wouldn't rent to me. I stopped talking to her because of it.
I forgave her, and let her back into my life.
When I mentioned my mailbox being vandalized, and having to pay to get FedEx, she took the companies side.
When I shared my experience with the pot dispensary trying to upsell me...She took their side.
Conversations with her are always like this.
She's condescending, and has to say the opposite of what I'm saying.::)
I've decided to cut her from my life. She's not a good friend.
I remember something an intuitive said to me.......
"When your with someone. Ask yourself how you feel? If they make you feel bad or drained in any way, drop them immediately from your life."
Grateful for wise to know who to give my precious energy to.

I'm glad for you..



I'm grateful for gourmet coffee....w0000t

Sweet_Sadie
07-28-2019, 11:18 AM
I have a wealthy 'friend' in LA who owns an apartment building (that she inherited). She wouldn't rent to me. I stopped talking to her because of it.
I forgave her, and let her back into my life.
When I mentioned my mailbox being vandalized, and having to pay to get FedEx, she took the companies side.
When I shared my experience with the pot dispensary trying to upsell me...She took their side.
Conversations with her are always like this.
She's condescending, and has to say the opposite of what I'm saying.::)
I've decided to cut her from my life. She's not a good friend.


Not a good friend? She wasn't a friend at all! I'm sorry you had to find this out the hard and painful way, but is there ever a pleasant way to learn that someone doesn't belong in your life? ;D

My gratitudes: Again, I'm grateful to be able to work from home. When I started feeling down and sinking into minor depression yesterday, instead of giving in, I put on some lipstick, set up my camera, and started streaming cam. I thought, maybe getting lost in trying to put a smile on my face and performing will make me forget the issues - and it worked! I also made my little weekend goal!

I'm also grateful that I was able to pull myself into a new state of being, compared to this time last year. It's the year anniversary since I decided to let an "old friend" back into my life, and he turned out to be a heartbreaking snake/nutjob.

I'm grateful that I've accepted that some people are too broken beyond repair to allow anywhere near my personal space. I've grateful to have learned that I'm not a bad person or a mean person for keeping certain people away from me, for my own precious personal safety.

Most of all, I'm grateful that I've FINALLY found the right combination of jobs that work with my lifestyle, my schedule, and my disability issues. That's so key!

Miss_ShaSha
07-28-2019, 02:30 PM
Pleasant dreams last night. 8 hrs of peaceful rest is such a blessing.

Glamourmilf
07-29-2019, 07:38 AM
Not a good friend? She wasn't a friend at all! I'm sorry you had to find this out the hard and painful way, but is there ever a pleasant way to learn that someone doesn't belong in your life? ;D

My gratitudes: Again, I'm grateful to be able to work from home. When I started feeling down and sinking into minor depression yesterday, instead of giving in, I put on some lipstick, set up my camera, and started streaming cam. I thought, maybe getting lost in trying to put a smile on my face and performing will make me forget the issues - and it worked! I also made my little weekend goal!

I'm also grateful that I was able to pull myself into a new state of being, compared to this time last year. It's the year anniversary since I decided to let an "old friend" back into my life, and he turned out to be a heartbreaking snake/nutjob.

I'm grateful that I've accepted that some people are too broken beyond repair to allow anywhere near my personal space. I've grateful to have learned that I'm not a bad person or a mean person for keeping certain people away from me, for my own precious personal safety.

Most of all, I'm grateful that I've FINALLY found the right combination of jobs that work with my lifestyle, my schedule, and my disability issues. That's so key!
I'm resonating with everything you've said in your post. Thank You for pointing out that she was never my friend to begin with.
*She's the same person who tossed out a custom made birthday card I made for her, without even acknowledging it. Gave me a sweater she no longer wanted....Then 2 years later asked for it back!! Came out here for a visit with her cheat of a boyfriend. Then rushed me through my meal, shopping, etc.
We had a bond, ( I thought) when we were neighbors, and used to watch each other's dogs/cats. Used to take walks together. But our fur babies have been gone for a long time. I'm not deserving of that kind of treatment.
*I have another 'friend', who wouldn't let me stay with her either, when I was homeless.
I've long since blocked her messages. But, every few weeks she leaves a voicemail. I just got one the other day. How she misses my laugh, misses me in general, blah blah blah.
Nope.
I've moved on.
I used to make excuses for people.
Not anymore.
My health and money are always at risk.
I'm a damned good friend.
But, grateful for the wisdom to know who and who NOT to give my attention to.

Sweet_Sadie
07-29-2019, 07:47 AM
I used to make excuses for people. Not anymore. My health and money are always at risk.

This is an entire mood! Poor mental/emotional health = poor physical health = money at risk.

That's enough reason to edit the list of people in your life, and often!

miss.a.p1600
07-29-2019, 12:34 PM
Lookin good n feelin good

carmen_b
07-29-2019, 12:48 PM
I'm going to be surrounded by cowboys on Thursday. Or at least in a setting where men are dressed up as them.

Glamourmilf
07-30-2019, 05:51 AM
This is an entire mood! Poor mental/emotional health = poor physical health = money at risk.

That's enough reason to edit the list of people in your life, and often!

Yes. For sure.
:thumbsup:
My contacts list has been whittled down to just a handful of people. Good people. Solid people.
As a result, my money and health have increased exponentially.

WendiStarr
07-30-2019, 08:00 AM
A/c. It's hot and humid as heck out there.

WendiStarr
07-30-2019, 11:29 AM
Also, baba ghanouj with pita bread.

lilylilylily
07-30-2019, 03:59 PM
Its finally raining

Miss_ShaSha
07-30-2019, 05:19 PM
Sitting here with a busted foot & BF is serving cheese & wine while cooking. He worked 8 hrs, picked me up, & is now taking care of business. It feels incredible to be treated nicely. So very grateful.

Miss_ShaSha
07-30-2019, 05:27 PM
A/c. It's hot and humid as heck out there.

Everyday I'm so thankful for this. I hear you.

lilylilylily
07-30-2019, 07:24 PM
Dont have ac but grateful for a cool basement to hang out in with my cat

NitaBaby
07-31-2019, 05:48 AM
That July is finally almost over. I'm ready for August.

SnuffleUffleGrass
07-31-2019, 07:08 AM
I'm grateful some of my dietary changes are helping with my chronic illness.

Glamourmilf
07-31-2019, 07:16 AM
A/c. It's hot and humid as heck out there.
Living in the desert, having AC is a must. 110 and humid, just isn't my jam.
I had all 3 of my window AC units running, AND my Arctic Air.
All hail Willis Carrier, the inventor of air conditioning.:-*




That July is finally almost over. I'm ready for August.

Sooooo ready.
And ready for Mercury to be out of retrograde. ( Which is today, I believe?)

SnuffleUffleGrass
07-31-2019, 07:29 AM
Living in the desert, having AC is a must. 110 and humid, just isn't my jam.
I had all 3 of my window AC units running, AND my Arctic Air.
All hail Willis Carrier, the inventor of air conditioning.:-*





Sooooo ready.
And ready for Mercury to be out of retrograde. ( Which is today, I believe?)

I hope so! Dang Mercury Retrogrades ugh

Glamourmilf
07-31-2019, 07:59 AM
I hope so! Dang Mercury Retrogrades ugh
Right?
And from what I recently read, there were several other planets that were retrograde at the same time as well.
Grrr!>:(

Sweet_Sadie
07-31-2019, 09:49 AM
Also, baba ghanouj with pita bread.

I just whimpered like a hungry puppy! ;D;D;D

I'm grateful that I finalized a couple of payment plans I've had on a couple of my bills. That's around $160 a month that's freed up. I'm grateful and stoked that I took the advice of people I admire, and I invested in myself. I put my money where my mouth is, and I bought some website domains for some future business projects I have in mind. ::)

Now in a couple of hours, I'm off to do my big grocery shopping, some good "treat" foods, and some macrons. Also extremely grateful to be picking up a new vacuum. I HATE dirty carpeting!

Panthera
07-31-2019, 10:14 AM
Living in the desert, having AC is a must. 110 and humid, just isn't my jam.
I had all 3 of my window AC units running, AND my Arctic Air.
All hail Willis Carrier, the inventor of air conditioning.:-*



Sooooo ready.
And ready for Mercury to be out of retrograde. ( Which is today, I believe?)


Yup, today, but as my mom likes to say about Mercury "It shakes its tail tail when going out of rx"...so today and tomorrow will be weird.

Panthera
07-31-2019, 10:31 AM
Sitting here with a busted foot & BF is serving cheese & wine while cooking. He worked 8 hrs, picked me up, & is now taking care of business. It feels incredible to be treated nicely. So very grateful.

I hope you feel better soon, hun! Sending you some Reiki and good vibes! oxox

PS: according to LOA...never say "it feels incredible". It has to be VERY credible for you to be treated nicely because you sure DO deserve that and way more! ;-)

Glamourmilf
07-31-2019, 11:41 AM
Yup, today, but as my mom likes to say about Mercury "It shakes its tail tail when going out of rx"...so today and tomorrow will be weird.

Known as the 'Shadow' period.
I'm trying hard to ignore it.

miss.a.p1600
07-31-2019, 05:07 PM
Thankful some money came through just in time.

Some guy hit me up on the paid text app

Had a nice dinner and drinks with old dude

About to travel and meet some mid to high class business men

Found a lot of cute tops n skirts at the thrift store and only spent $30

NitaBaby
07-31-2019, 05:26 PM
Grateful that SM is acting like my money machine today