wonderful people

DianaK

Year 1, Day 128: people, presents, personalization

I appreciate:

  • The people in my life so much. I am surrounded by brilliant, kind, generous, surprising, funny characters at every turn.
  • Every day is an adventure! I’m still savoring the lively and ludicrous conversations from the past few days! 🙂
  • It was such treat to be able to see all my siblings, nieces and nephews and their partners for the holidays. What a joyful, charming bunch of people!
  • I also appreciate the joy of giving and receiving gifts. So much thoughtfulness and inventiveness this year!
  • I’m particularly thrilled to have received a personalized cookbook of my mom’s favorites – complete with the stories of how she found (or invented) the recipes. And I deeply touched and amazed by the gift of this beautiful quilt my sister-in-law made for me. ♥

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DianaK

Year 1, Day 117: stillness, being in the moment, Ellis concert, perfect night

I appreciate stillness, being in the moment, and loving the people around me.

  • Thank you, Ellis, for a deeply moving and uplifting show last night.
  • Thank you, Katie, for sharing that incredible Royalty to Me moment with me. It may have seemed like a small gesture to you, but that hug and our shared understanding will be a memory I carry with me always.
  • Thank you, Ryan, for being there with us. Katie picked a good one! 😛
  • Thank you, perfect timing, for the awesome connections from last night: Seeing Juniper Skye drummer Anna (who turns out to be my colleague’s partner!) after 5 years, and seeing Sara & meeting her honey! It really was a beautiful night. ♥
DianaK

Year 1, Day 103: google spreadsheet knowledge, movies, fascinating people, the post office

I appreciate:

  • That I just taught myself to auto-fill all the dates in my google spreadsheet. Yeah, you smarties out there already knew how — but now, so do I!
  • That being sick this week allowed/forced me to stay home and watch movies — like The Avengers. Joss Whedon is my hero! ;^)
  • I appreciate the incredible genius, energy, and enthusiasm of my fellow entrepreneurs….and the fact that I just get to know so many fascinating people!
  • I love flat-rate priority mailing boxes! And I so appreciate the generous people in line at the post office. A lady at the back of the (long) line had to move her car (accidentally parked in loading zone) and other folks in line held her packages and her place in line while she moved it. And when one of the registers malfunctioned & the wait increased, people just smiled at each other – and everyone had something nice to say to the beleaguered PO clerk. 🙂
DianaK

Year 1, Day 94: friends, family, coworkers

I appreciate the wonderful people in my life. I feel utterly grateful to be surrounded by so much grace, wisdom, gentleness and wit. I appreciate all of you so very much. Thank you for making my life the beautiful thing it is.

I appreciate:

  • My family. I’m lucky to be able to count my family members, including my husband and kids, parents, siblings, and cousins, as friends. What a generous, lively, interesting, funny group of people!
  • My chosen family, including dear friends here in town, fellow improvisers, friends from Song School, old friends from childhood.
  • Friends whom I’ve never met in person, but have come to love just as dearly, including my word-geek friends from Bitwordy. 🙂
  • Clients and colleagues who share similar values and who are such a joy to work with.

When I consider how many truly lovely people I encounter on a regular basis, it takes my breath away.