- 1. all the things i learned and experienced in canada
- 2. all the things i learned and experienced through my first marriage
- 3. being so thoroughly loved by my husband and that he loves me despite so many things
- 4. my best friends, liat and alora, who are always there for me
- 5. my tiny, pillow-filled apartment
- 6. the friends who showed their true colours and proved they were good for me
- 7. the other friends who showed their true colours and showed how toxic they were for me so i could remove them
- 8. adventures, walks, and outings with my best friends
- 9. this adorable little dog who makes my moments brighter
- 10. the neighbours' cat who comes in as though he knows i need purring comfort
- 11. being able to express myself through art and writing
- 12. not having to pay utilities on this apartment
- 13. the smell of rain
- 14. the sound of airplanes
- 15. the feel of soft, smooth textiles
- 16. sunsets
- 17. gentle snowfall
- 18. english springtime
- 19. autumn
- 20. layering clothing, socks, and blankets
- 21. hot cups of tea at night
- 22. having time to myself
- 23. the feel of my husband's warmth next to me
- 24. my husband gently but firmly calming me during an anxiety attack
- 25. the expat forum
- 26. bookstores
- 27. art supply stores
- 28. my art supplies
- 29. thunder
- 30. wild woolly clouds that hint at snow
- 31. that my in-laws accepted me right away
- 32. having a second mum through liat
- 33. family dinners
- 34. that my biomom still loves me
- 35. that i never had children with my first husband
- 36. liat's special pasta
- 37. late night burger runs
- 38. little thoughtful gifts
- 39. the holiday season
- 40. that i've begun to overcome some of my issues
- 41. forgiveness
- 42. understanding
- 43. empathy
- 44. walks in nature
- 45. spring birdsong
- 46. when there's little to no turbulence during a flight
- 47. when the bus comes right as i get to the bus stop
- 48. when i have several lines of transit to take and they all line up perfectly, as though just for me
- 49. sleepovers with friends
- 50. laughing and having fun until the sun rises
- 51. wine
- 52. that jonno is my husband
- 53. that i'm healthy despite my size
- 54. some stores being open 24 hours
- 55. endorphin rushes
- 56. my love life
- 57. windstorms
- 58. all the laundry getting done at once
- 59. my "self-esteem for dummies" book
- 60. my "healing your emotional self" book
- 61. that i decided that age doesn't dictate what i enjoy or how i exist
- 62. my spiritual path
- 63. long, hot showers
- 64. foot or back rubs
- 65. laughing uncontrollably until i cry
- 66. that most people i know are quite understanding and empathetic of my mental illness
- 67. mist curling around mountain tops
- 68. that i fostered many kittens for adoption
- 69. that i can make fun things for my friends
- 70. crafting sessions
- 71. that i currently live so close to everything i could possibly need
- 72. that i've gotten to call this country home for eight years; officially for six
- 73. zenni optical
- 74. soft touches on my skin
- 75. that i have ma's beloved betty crocker cookbook
- 76. that i got to tell dad i loved him before he died
- 77. that i got to stay with ma and help her survive after dad died
- 78. that i got to tell ma i loved her one last time
- 79. that i got to tell my biomom and siblings how i felt
- 80. that i have a lot of fond memories from my childhood
- 81. that i actually kept some special earrings i thought i'd accidentally donated in a fit of decluttering
- 82. warm milk with honey at night
- 83. that i'm not allergic to any foods or animals
- 84. friends with cars
- 85. when the 60 bus is mostly empty
- 86. random acts of kindness
- 87. being trusted
- 88. that my art is improving all the time
- 89. that i'm learning to gain confidence in myself
- 90. the way sunlight dapples through the trees
- 91. sleeping on cool nights
- 92. when people "get" me
- 93. when i find genealogical information already compiled by distant relatives online
- 94. that i love and appreciate history
- 95. days where i'm in an amazing mood
- 96. when i'm craving a certain food and look in the fridge or pantry and it's actually there
- 97. when i can actually do something halfway decent with my hair
- 98. not getting a hangover after an entire bottle of prosecco
- 99. when i wake up feeling so insanely comfortable and pain-free that it's a pleasure to get up
- 100. white noise
sep 24 2016 ∞
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