I appreciate:

Being a creative problem solver. Problem? Kitty locked in office (no key). Creative solution? After exhausting all other methods (try every key in house, credit card between door and frame, lock picking, screwdriver wedged into lock, drilling out lock) and failing to open door, beat the crap out of the door knob until the sucker comes off.

The new, non-locking door knob Mckenzie and I installed.

Morning glories blooming. Hurray!

I appreciate:

• My boss. (Hint, it’s me.) It was so nice of her to let me take a midday break to visit with a dear friend who’s in town for the day.
• My Sara. While she’s on maternity leave, I’m taking over her regular jobs. Wow, she does a lot of stuff!! Oy!
• My job. It may be a made-up job (hey! just like improv make-em-ups!), but it sure is satisfying and fun!
• My ability to amuse myself. Heh.

I appreciate:

• The helpful Facebook posts I will undoubtedly see soon, those telling of wonderful things happening in my friends’ lives, and pointing me to funny or uplifting stories and photos.
• The satisfaction I’ll feel when I’ve unloaded and inventoried these boxes of Pat Pattison’s books and new t-shirts that arrived. And the fun I’ll have doing it. I love the concreteness of the activity.
• Second coffee. The post-coffee coffee that helps me feel like everything is going to be okay.

I appreciate:

The chance to play roadie for Ellis today, and watch people light up when they heard her music for the first time – especially the woman who, when Ellis started playing Royalty to Me, stopped in her tracks, turned around and said, “Oh my god, that is beautiful,” and stood there, rapt, with her hand over her heart. 🙂

The beautiful treble clef and notes suncatcher in saw in the reception office today. Should’ve taken a pic!

Seeing a bicycle delivery person wearing a bee bike helmet complete with springy antennae! I found the company online and it’s super cool: http://www.thebeezkneezdelivery.com/

I appreciate:

• Weather forecasts. Even when they’re not 100% correct, they tend to be more accurate than my guesses!
• Cold press coffee. So smooth and delicious. What a very good way to start a day that began at 4:45 am.
• Knowing that even though I’m crabby right now, I won’t be this way forever. Well, I probably won’t…

I appreciate:

Hearing about the ripple effect my own practice of gratitude creates. What a thrill to learn that someone new is reading & being positively affected by these posts! Even more exciting to watch friends like the wise and wonderful Pam embark on their own journeys to actively seek joy and create new neural pathways! 😊

Air conditioning. What a blessing this week. Having the power out for a bit last night made me appreciate it even more!

The joyful, delightful, fabulously fun set with Hugs, Inc. last night! ♥

I appreciate:

The lovely improvisers in the workshop this morning whose honesty and vulnerability made for some beautiful scenes.

Ice. I usually drink water without ice, but right now I am super happy about the existence of ice!

Getting to play with some of my favorite people and most-admired improvisers tonight in Hugs, Inc. at IAGG.

I appreciate:

• Tai Chi and time spent with the lovely Sarah (and the bonus of seeing the kittens)!
• My new (working!) light fixture, installed by my awesome dad – with my super helpful help.
• The thrill of fixing my own faucet!

I appreciate:

• My dad coming over and teaching me how to do basic electric projects for the house (see, you can teach an old dog new tricks!).
• My completely awesome new house key with the lightning bolt.
• Hahaha – I guess I appreciate electricity, both in my house and on my key.

• The chance for a midday break to do some LunchProv!
• Spreadsheets. Oh how they simplify my life!
• How quiet the grocery store is at 11 pm. Makes for an easy shopping trip!