Year 1, Day 26: improv show, naps, fresh pillow cases

Today I appreciate:

The chance to play with the big kids tonight in the Nightmare Video Project at Huge Theater
Naps. They’re great when you’re a kid, and great when you’re, um, older than that.
Freshly laundered pillow cases. (See item 2) 😛

Year 1, Day 25: golf memory, car, adventure

Today I appreciate:

The memory of this thrilling golf outing 2 years ago. Caught on the back 9 in a sudden and blinding rain (we actually had golf carts this time – first time ever)… driving like crazy to get back to the club, with Debb shrieking and laughing with me all the way. One of the best cabin stories ever. (Plus, I appreciate my amazing family — some of the shiniest, brightest, funniest people ever.)
My car. I absolutely love my car. It’s purdy and takes me wherever I need to go. I am happy every single time I drive somewhere.
The adventure of my life. I have had the great good fortune to meet and work with truly exceptional people in so many areas of my life….and I continue to meet fascinating, talented, generous people every time I try something new!

Today I appreciate :

Learning that one of my improv classmates can only turn her hand 90º – just like my brother (not a very common problem.)
Talking to 2 people from completely different parts of my life (improv classmate and friend from high school) and learning that they are both getting their motorcycle licenses this week — but DON’T have a motorcycle. 🙂
Learning that my improv instructor, Michael Bruckmueller, not only knows, but has done improv with TWO of my double-first cousins from Duluth!

I appreciate:

The number 23. Not only is it the date of my birthday, but it’s just good number fun. I also like 34, 45, 56, 67, 78, 89 and 1:23, 3:45 etc. Remember how much I like my own geekiness? Oh, it just shows up in so many ways!!
Flat rate priority mail boxes. So easy to ship Pat P’s books for him — and get packages to my beautiful Katie out in Morris. No guessing — if it fits in the box, you know the cost!
Sharpie markers. Especially when they’re crisp and new!

I appreciate:

Bright pink sticky notes that wake me up (and remind me of easily forgotten things)!
My favorite Casio calculator that I’ve had since high school Algebra. I love this calculator!! (Yes, I know this calls me out as a geek. I love my geekiness, too.) 😛
The effects of having a daily appreciation practice — especially on a day with too little sleep and various minor physical complaints. Helps get me started on a much more positive note! ♥

I appreciate:

Cinnamon toast and chamomile tea. Thank you for helping me feel better!
Sunshine streaming through the window, warm and friendly. Thank you for making me feel so cozy.
Slippers! Better than socks, better than shoes. Maybe I’ll start wearing them all the time. That wouldn’t seem at all odd. 😛

I appreciate:

Huge Improv’s awesome Splendid Things on Saturday, what will surely be an amazing Show X tonight and 401 class starting Tuesday. Can’t wait!
Uniquely Attainable which happened to be parked in my neighborhood yesterday. Scored a great find for Katie’s birthday in just a couple minutes. Coolest shopping ever!
Rose quartz in all forms, but especially the chunks lying around my house – including the candle holder. What a nice energy that stone has! 🙂

I appreciate:

Comedy Sportz – level 3 class yesterday was so great!
The ice pack which helps my back feel better
My slippers which keep me warm while I’m sitting with the ice pack on my back!! ;^)

I appreciate orange things:

Delicious cantaloupe for breakfast.
The color of the tulips in Katie’s stunning photos (plus I appreciate Katie!)
More wonderful orange food for dinner – carrots and sweet potatoes. I bet I got enough beta carotene today.

I appreciate:

Patricia Wrede’s book, Dealing with Dragons. I’ve loved it from the first time I read it to Katie when she was 6 or 7 and love re-reading it now. One of my all-time favorite books!
Chinaberry, which is probably where I learned about Dealing with Dragons — and so many other beloved books.
Go, Dog. Go! (oh, how I loved that party scene!), Harriet the Spy, Catwings, Mr. Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake, Little Women, A Wrinkle in Time, The Awakening, Pride and Prejudice and so many other books that I’ve read, loved, re-read and shared with the kids. Yay books! 😛