I appreciate:

• Logging into FB and seeing that the first 2 posts in my news feed are friends’ appreciation lists! Thanks, Pam and Patrick, that was fun.
• The spaciousness of a weekend with plans – but not too many.
• The luxury of knowing that if I feel like writing songs again, I can. But I don’t have to.

I appreciate:

• Staple gun, paint, and fabric. Look, ma, no more raw edges on the back of my desk!
• Indie musician friends and iTunes shuffle. What a good morning.
• Ysaye & RMSS friends singing the verse of a song I wrote!! And then her amazing laugh. Wow. Loving iTunes and all the really really good memories and music it’s providing me.

I appreciate:

• A warm kitty on a cold day.
• Luna’s beautiful paws — even prettier as she gets more grey furs.
• Sunny thoughts, photos, memories, smiles — all of which make me feel just the teensiest bit warmer.

I appreciate:

• Good news from Patrick’s oncologist! Nodes are not only no bigger – but some seem to have gotten smaller. Pat gets to extend time between CT scans to 4 months now. Woohoo! Way to heal, honey!
• Ponytail holders. What? A ponytail is TOO a valid for someone my age.
• My HUGE 501 classmates. They liven my life right up

I appreciate:

• Finally getting my new custom planner (designed by me!) bound! Maybe now I’ll get stuff done.
• Terri, for forging the way by creating her own planners these past few years and making me believe it was possible.
• All y’all for understanding that my weird geekiness is actually really CHARMING and not at all worrisome…

I appreciate:

• So many sunny days in a row. Wonderful.
• Being able to drive without wearing mittens — and without my hands freezing!
• Kleenex. Yes I do.

I appreciate:

• Animal videos. Um, yeah.
• Pandas!
• Sandwiches.

I appreciate:

• Penguins! I can’t believe how many times I’ve watched this today.
• Short form improv. I forgot how much fun it is to do!
• Bryan, who is such a sweetie and just an all around good guy.
• Erin. I like her face.

I appreciate:

• The impromptus visits from my dad lately. What a nice little break in the work day! (Mom (Carol), tell dad not to worry — I bought some Earl Grey decaf so I’ll be prepared next time!)
• Clean socks.
• Joyce, at Target. She is such a bright light and has such sweet energy. She makes a routine errand so much more fun.

I appreciate:

• Toaster tongs. What a clever idea.
• Online Scrabble, Bitwordy, WWF. So nice to geek out with my wordy friends and watch the snow coming down. Cozy. (And yes, I do have great sympathy for everyone who has to drive in it this morning. I am sending you cozy vibes, even though you might not feel ’em.)
• Huge, stretchy yawns. Wow that feels good.