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Grey ([personal profile] ofearthandstars) wrote2014-07-12 03:05 pm

10 Good Things

[personal profile] calissa and [profile] kaberrett were posting 10 good things, and so I thought I'd be a sheeple and scrape up some positivity, too. Because I'm aware I've been a bit down lately.

  1. Good Food: L. has been learning to make sushi, and last night he made me vegan sushi and miso soup for dinner. Well, he made it for everyone, actually, but I always adore when he makes a vegan meal with me in mind. Which reminds me, you should read this article on veganism and eating disorders.

  2. Cycling: I am still waiting to run (the grinding in my knee seems to be slowly getting better), and my bike is keeping me sane. I ride along the Greenway nature trail, and I usually run into a doe or a bunny or at least several super-friendly squirrels. But moreso, it's the feeling of the wind in my hair and the mist of puddles from recent rains and the overwhelming greenery that brings me back to life.

  3. Support at work: Despite a really big disappointment/loss this week, my managers have been super-supportive. One came by yesterday to make sure I was holding up okay and reminded me that I'm good at what I do. I needed that.

  4. Work-free weekends: Two in a row. Somebody knock on wood!

  5. Family: I had a good long conversation with my sister the other day. She's been making lots of big life-changing decisions (change of job, moving) and has been too busy to really chat. It was good to reconnect with her. We are vastly different people, but she's always my sister and I love her and I've missed her terribly.

  6. Besties: Similarly, I got the chance last weekend to hang out with two of my oldest friends, where we had dinner and went blackberry/blueberry picking with the kids. Taking my children along while visiting them did not result in a nuclear meltdown. I need to see them more often.

  7. This Buddha Doodle. I'm thinking of ordering a copy because I love it so much.

  8. My hamster babies. I may be the Crazy Hamster Lady, but my girls are so sweet and docile, they will snuggle up in your arm to go to sleep. Unless it's nighttime, when they want to crawl and explore All the Things.

  9. I spent time revising my Dreamwidth layout and I like where it is at.

  10. Defiance is back on. Because, Stahma.
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[personal profile] vegan_ilirwen 2014-07-12 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Seems like you're having a good time right now. That's great.:)

I'm considering doing a similar meme, though I'm not sure I'll be able to think of as many as 10 good things. In any case, I'll think about it for a while.
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[personal profile] vegan_ilirwen 2014-07-13 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
If you can, that's great. I'm sure it will help to keep your mood up a bit.
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[personal profile] teaotter 2014-07-12 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
This week's Defiance made me scream out loud. A lot. So good, but damn, this town is a mess.
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[personal profile] teaotter 2014-07-13 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
Alak and Christie pretty much break my heart.

The fact that Amanda's wearing Kenya's clothes... that's a serious red flag, even before you get to all the other ways she's screwing up. She's spiraling, and it makes perfect sense, but it's so freaking hard to watch.

Everyone on this show, man. They're all hurting and it makes sense and it's well done and it just about makes me cry.
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[personal profile] kaberett 2014-07-12 10:19 pm (UTC)(link)
pfffff no such thing as sheeple on this. <3 It is really, really nice to read your things.
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[personal profile] wednes 2014-07-13 07:55 am (UTC)(link)
I learned recently that Stahma Tarr is played by the same actress that was Dexter's NA sponsor in season two of Dexter. Amazing, since I didn't remotely recognize her.
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[personal profile] calissa 2014-07-15 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
Nom, vegan sushi!

I'm glad to hear that your managers have been looking after you and that you are getting time away with your loved ones.

Those Buddha Doodles are adorable!