Day 37 - Today I am Grateful For.....

BOOO!!!


Happy Halloween - can't believe as I sit here it is the end of October and we have just two months to wrap up '09. It's also the night we 'fall back' and lose an hour - or gain an hour - depending on if your the glass half full or empty kind of person!

Today I am grateful for...

• The kind of lazy Saturday I don't often give myself.
• A long walk and good conversation with Pat.
• Little goblins in cute costumes.
• Pumpkins carved by us and a friend to greet - previous mentioned goblins.
• Leftover little candy bars.

...my wish for you and all you know is prosperity and the good fortune you deserve.

Day 36 - Today I am Grateful For.....

I spend much time thinking about where I want to spend my 'free' time - what community causes I am passionate about and want to support. A few years ago I met an organization in Auburn called Griefworks after several of my clients had shared the amazing assistance they provided after the death of a spouse or family member.

Two years later I am pleased to share I serve on their board and have nothing but the best things to say about the board with whom I serve - an amazing group of people committed to the work of the organization in the south sound area - a founder with a kind heart and amazing skill. And the unbelievable work of one of the most lovely human beings I have ever met - our executive director.

Today we had our fundraising breakfast - what tremendous support by the community - and had a wonderful key-note speaker in local sports caster Tony Ventrella - who shared with great insight how grief and death are things to not be feared.

Today I am grateful for...

• An early morning community event that helps remind me of the good of kind hearted people.
• A funny friend who was just getting up when I was leaving the fundraising breakfast.
• The safety a friend felt today as she just needed a safe place to land.
• Everyday blessings.
• White space on my calendar.

...my wish for you and all you know is prosperity and the good fortune you deserve.

Day 35 - Today I am Grateful For.....

Many things to do today and tomorrow - have lots of thoughts to share over the weekend - tonight though because I have a fundraising breakfast at 6am I will keep this brief...

So today I am grateful for...

• A good early morning conversation with my brother-in-law - family is fantastic.
• Gently reminding the hummingbirds in my life they have a safe place to land - right outside my window when life seems too busy.
• A good visit with a sad friend.
• All the fun people who love my crazy posts on facebook.
• A sister-in-law who respects confidences shared.

...my wish for you and all you know is prosperity and the good fortune you deserve.

Day 34 - Today I am Grateful For.....

Today I had great client meetings and a lovely lunch with a friend who asked me so many insightful questions ... what was your greatest challenge in '09 personally/professionally? What was your greatest accomplishment personally/professionally in '09? What are you most focused on for '10?

This conversation got me to thinking about many things I have to be grateful for today.

Today I am grateful for.....

• Becoming clear in my professional messaging.
• Being able to make the hard decisions to head my business in the best direction for my clients.
• Having choices to make about professional development.
• Being a good neighbor - and a safe place to land for a young girl who was scared.
• Bald eagles sheparding me across 520 - both directions today.

...my wish for you and all you know is prosperity and the good fortune you deserve.

Day 34 - Today I am Grateful For.....

How do you free up space on your calendar?

I found and myself with a conference call I had really been looking forward to - and a meeting that was going to cram right into the back end of it and make me feel like I was hurried....so I called that 2nd meeting - and explained why I would hope we could reschedule - guess what ... he said, "I understand and quite frankly...I am relieved. I too could use a little extra time today." So it just reminded me how over scheduled many of us are and that sometimes it is good to let go of your guilt and ask for what you want...someone you have great respect for may be grateful too.

Today I am grateful for...

• Asking for some of what I want.
• Recognizing that my ideas are ahead of many of my industry colleagues.
• The confidences of friends.
• The Great Pumpkin.
• The persistence of people who recognize when I don't get back with them right away!

...my wish for you and all you know is prosperity and the good fortune you deserve.

Day 34 - Today I am Grateful For.....

So the first 20+ days kinda flew by - now I feel like I am stuck in a Groundhog Day like existence where I wonder if what I am saying today is what I said yesterday... I guess I'm counting on you to let me know!

I learned many things today - and wonder where this might fit for you.

Today I am grateful for ...

• The power of positive thinking.
• The generosity of amazing photographers who offer raffle prizes for local organizations...thanks Julian Michael...GO SOX! (Can't wait to see the end result.)
• The candor of local leaders and their willingness to listen to the thoughtfulness of their support.
• Friends who clearly communicate.
• The little surprises in life.

..... my wish for you and all you know is prosperity and the good fortune you deserve.

Day 33 - Today I am Grateful For.....

Loving a beautiful Sunday with my parents and Pat. We laughed and ran errands and had an amazing meal.

I wish I was closer - or they were!

Today I am grateful for.....

• A snuggy morning with the husband and black lab.
• A home that has no more access to the roof from it's little rodent friends.
• A rare walk with my mom.
• The World Series starts ... Finally
• A delightful dinner.

.....my wish for you and all you know is prosperity and the good fortune you deserve,