November 13, 2009

gratitude:: days 10, 11, 12


day 10 - i am thankful when the evening comes and i can slip into another facet of my life. the shift from worker bee to evening person that loves to cook dinner and watch television, read, the whatnot that comes my way. i'm grateful for all the facets of me that make my life balanced and whole. and though the balance sometimes shifts from one side to another, it's still the sum of thoese parts that is me.


day 11 - this shot looks like i'm grateful for cheesecake, doesn't it? and though, i am indeed thankful that someone in their divine wisdom thought to put together the lucious combination of cream cheese, sugar and eggs - what i'm really grateful for is the time to relax after a long day. this is takeout from the hotel restaurant in washington. i arrived wednesday evening, went immediately to dinner and was so exhausted that i wanted to fall into bed. instead, i relaxed in the fluffy recliner and enjoyed my cheesecake while watching 'glee' (how i love that show).
day 12 - i am grateful for a home and bed to return to....ever so grateful. though i loved the room at the marriott (much too grand), the bed with it's feathery goodness was killer on my bad. i woke up thursday morning and it felt as if 1,000 elves played kickball up and down my spine. ouch. the wind and rain from ida followed me to the dc area and the weather was gray and miserable. no sightseeing for me. it was an all day meeting and then immediate departure...well, semi-immediate departure. the airline allowed us to board at the appointed time and then kept us on the tarmac for 2.5 hours. instead of the leisurely 3 hour layover in philly - it was a mad dash through the airport from gate b3 to gate f37. yes....that far. luckily i arrived just in time for another delay - though not as long. after landing in birmingham and driving home, i got into my bed at 1:30 a.m.
i'm also grateful for a wonderful boss who told me to get to work when i could - so i got to work about 9:30 a.m. i have a sneaky suspicion that i will be early to bed tonight. and ever so grateful for beautiful weather tomorrow.

20 comments:

  1. I'm grateful that you took your camera. :)

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  2. aren't you also grateful for the awesomeness that is the iPhone?

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  3. LOL...I am grateful for cheesecake :) Sounds like you have hit the ground running with work...I bet traveling makes you appreciate the comforts of home even more (especially the pugs).

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  4. I am grateful you made it home safe and sound. Have a great weekend.

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  5. I feel that you are well. And thank God for the cheesecake inventor!

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  6. I would definately be grateful for cheesecake but yes, the relaxation does sound better.

    Here's hoping that your relaxation goes well tonight, too. :)

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  7. i think eating and sleeping are very important...and sometimes i take advantage of that too much. eating, that is. i pretty much want cheesecake now.

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  8. love this. and the cheesecake... and you.
    xo

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  9. I really like the top image and I am thankful for cheesecake!

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  10. I'm grateful that you had a good trip. Okay, and I'll toss another vote in here for cheesecake :)

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  11. I'm grateful for having met someone so REAL as you...to show us your takeout cheese cake...how I would be grateful of cheese cake right now...yum.
    Sorry have only passed by now...I'm not sure why my life has suddenly become SO crazy busy...
    Have a great weekend.
    Char.

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  12. Mmmmm, cheesecake with varied toppings! Just what the doctor ordered!

    Hope your back is feeling better now that you're back home.

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  13. ooh, I too love the shift from day to evening, easing into home life and all of the comforts that come with that!

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  14. I'm grateful for you.
    And that cheesecake! ;o9

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  15. Grateful for you, your camera and cheesecake too. lol Have a wonderful weekend!

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  16. Precisely why I try to fly as little as possible. I haven't flown anywhere in about six years. But then, sometimes you have to. I'm so glad things are working out at your job! You sound great.
    Brenda

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  17. I'm very tempted to emulate your days of gratitude. It seems like such a good exercise. I hope you enjoyed the cheesecake and the sunny weather. : )

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  18. I think the best part is your boss...you never hear anyone saying anything nice about the person they work for....good for you !!

    but ummmm, yeah, I'm grateful for cheesecake !!

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  19. ...Who did think up that wonderful concoction?...Yes praise be to that imagination:)

    Love this post and your gratitude series:)

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  20. yes the coming home from work feeling ...not much that tops that..maybe cheesecake...

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i feel as if each comment was between us as we sat and sipped something warm....i love to hear what you're thinking.