I’m one of only a few who showed up to work today. I’m sitting at my desk listening to Christmas music and just tying up some odds and ends that are hard to tend to when there are people are coming in and out all the time.
I read through some other blogs a few minutes ago and many of them are concentrating on the positives and the things to be thankful for this time of the year so I thought I would follow suit.
It seems we all experience some sort of stress during this time and I’ve had my share of it this week! After a sad and hurtful exchange with my hubby, it’s been decided that I will stay home with the dog while he drives 7 hours to our yearly family reunion. Don’t get me wrong, staying home does not sadden me in the least but the conversation we had about it is what was so hurtful.
So I’m turning this around and finding the positives.
- Staying home with the dog will allow me to decorate the house at my own pace and the way I want
- I’m thankful for my house and the space I have to decorate
- I love my dog and at this point, I’d rather spend time with my dog than my husband…tee hee
- I’m thankful for my husband (most days)
- I’m very thankful for my rescued yellow labrador retriever who doesn’t know how to be stressed
- I’ll be able to make some changes around the house I’ve been wanting to do without hubby’s supervision (like changing out some mini-blinds)
- I’m thankful for my savings account that will allow me to get the money needed to buy the mini-blinds
- I can watch my chick flick Christmas movies or listen to Christmas music whenever I want
- I can eat where, when and what I want
- I can Christmas shop by myself for as long as I want (again, I’m thankful for that savings account)
- I can sleep in
- I’m thankful for the most comfortable bed I know of
- I’m planning on taking a hot jacuzzi bath
- I can lounge all day and read if that’s what I want to do
- I’ll fix a fire in my outdoor fireplace, get a glass of wine and sit on the back patio reading my book or listening to some nice calm music
- I’ll enjoy a STRESS FREE holiday!!!!
How’s that for positives and thankfulness?!? Woo hoo, bring it on Thanksgiving!
~sas
Angry Gray Rainbows 
Woo Hoo! I like the sound of this! I know exactly what you mean about decorating the house your way and what not. Completely! And boy, I cannot emphasis enough how important it is to have a little something stashed away for yourself. Ladies: Keep at least one account for yourself!
Great post! I’d say have a lovely day tomorrow, but I already know you will! ❤