The CragBaby

today, october 16, 2007, has been one of those days. instead of getting discouraged about my extremely long work day and lack of personal time, I am going to write a list of 15 things for which i am currently grateful.

1. all I wanted to do tonight was come home and take the CB-GBers on a long walk since she had been home all day alone (considering i worked past 7). i got her bundled up in her two little sweaters (because she is cold now that it is fall) and we walked outside and down the driveway. we then realized it was raining and she refused to go any further, because she hates the rain. i am grateful that i have a small dog who can get sufficient exercise and thoroughly enjoys playing catch in the house.
2. though the day was not optimal it started off relaxing, and for those few minutes i am grateful
3. today I got an email from a friend and all it said was “you are sweet Rachel =)” and it made me smile
4. i had a message from another friend on my phone. i often worry about this friend and if he is happy in his current life situation. he seemed real cheerful in his message and i felt relieved.
5. i ordered some new hoodies, which came in the mail today. i am returning one of them, but the other might become a new favorite. i love wearing new comfortable hoodies and for that i am thankful.
6. i spoke with a fellow co-worker today. today was such a bummer work day, but talking with her really helped. she mentioned some of my strengths and weaknesses, while giving me advice. i appreciated her honesty and the way she phrased her suggestions. helpful yet sugar coated.
7. last week i hung out with shaft and his two girls. the youngest girl brought me the nicest drawing of a flower and the words “I love you.” kids are amazing because they just say the darnedest things. i can’t remember the last time someone honestly said that to me and it made me smile. i hung it on the fridge.
8. tonight i am going to read a book. i am completely looking forward to relaxing with a good book and a glass of wine.
9. this past weekend i took my boss from my side research gig on a climbing adventure. swear to god the guy came real close to a climbing accident due to his harness mysteriously unbuckling, though initially double-backed. thank goodness he realized at the TOP of the rappel. i am real grateful that didn’t turn into a bad scenario. he was so chill and still had a great time.
10. i don’t mean to sound rude, but i am real grateful i live alone. it is just me and the dog. no one talking my ear off as soon as i come home.
11. i am planning on going back to school in january to work towards an IT related degree, taking classes at night. my work is going to pay for it (for which i am real grateful) and today i lined up a meeting time to talk to a counselor at one of the schools. i don’t know if i am smart enough to get a computer-related degree, but i really want to try and i welcome the opportunity.
12. i have a handful of good friends, but one of which has really helped me and encouraged me. i feel real fortunate to have this person in my life.
13. this weekend i am going away on a climbing trip with my main climbing partner ms. pear. we are meeting up with a huge crew of people one day to climb in indian creek, but the next day the two of us are going to climb a tower. not only am i grateful to climb my second tower, but i am so excited to climb it with ms. pear.
14. i am grateful for opportunity. right now i have the opportunity to excel in my job, the environment to become a strong climber, the hope of continually meeting new people who have similar interests, the healthiness to continue to live the life i love, etc. there is opportunity here for which i am grateful.
15. i just realized i still have some icecream and whip cream. i am so grateful i am going to go eat a bowl of it right now. delicious!

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