gratitude list

ME and my gratitude list

March 11, 2013 / Filed Under: gratitude list, peach moment, positive vibes

“Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation” ~ Brian Tracy

It must’ve been that unplanned trip to Puerto Galera that made me think about my gratitude list which I haven’t been able to keep. Al though I have a lot of things to be thankful for, life has also been busy dealing me with cards I didn’t know how to play. After all, I’m not a gambler. I am not a risk taker. I always saw myself as someone who plays safe and someone who always have a plan B. So in case I got into a jam, I could just put jam nuts to get out of it.

These past few days, –err… months, I find myself living in the present. It made me think about being a person who doesn’t care about the past or the future but only the present.

I used to be someone who focuses on the past. I was a past positive person, someone who focuses and remembers only the good old days. But somehow, over time, I changed and become someone who seizes the day. I know I have a lot of thing s to do to balance it out more but right now, let me focus on the things that I am thankful for…

♥ peanutbutter♥ will be home in 13 days and we have a lot of traveling to do and we have a lot of making up for lost time in each other’s arm — with Ykaie, of course.

♥ Thankful that sis’s friends backed out of their trip to Puerto Galera and we got to go with her and it forced me to think and reflect upon things during my early morning alone at the beach.

♥ I’m always, always thankful for the blessings that I receive each day.

♥ Thankful that I was able to go shopping yesterday both for peanutbutter♥ and me. I bought a lot of clothes which happens once in a blue moon but which makes me a bit guilty but happy..LOL!

♥ Thankful for the good things in life that cannot be bought by money.

Eternally Grateful

January 22, 2013 / Filed Under: gratitude list, peach moment, positive vibes

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

I promised to write about the things that I am grateful for in a weekly basis but there had been a lot going on in my life and it became sort of a monthly list and now, it has turned into a bi-monthly list. Our small computer shop is already closed but I am okay. I find myself busy and adjusting to all of my free time that I don’t know what to do with. But I thank God for a stable mind. I’m not confused anymore. I am grateful that He has helped me go through this every single day and he provides even without the shop. Not only does He provides through peanutbutter♥ and He also provides through my writing gigs.

I can never Thank him enough for work that doesn’t feel like work. Getting something back for the things that you love doing is amazing! There isn’t just any feeling like it and it makes you want to give back.

Not only that, I also have other things to be grateful for:

♥ There’s only 61 days left and peanutbutter♥ will be home.

♥ I’ll always be thankful for everyday inspirations..

♥ I’m thankful for a sweet daughter and a sweet husband..

♥ I’m thankful for meetings outside the house. I was able to buy my external flash, a few bamboo utensils and popcorn boxes for my next project..

♥ I’m thankful that I have this urge to continuously learn something new..

♥ I’m thankful that I can adapt to whatever the situation is..

♥ I’m thankful about the affordable reservation at Discovery Country Suites because it’s one of those places I want to experience staying at.

It’s a fine month, this January… and it’s not even over yet.

No Attitudes, Just Gratitude

November 28, 2012 / Filed Under: gratitude list, peach moment, positive vibes

Grape and Lychee Mojito from Sweet Bella Cafe

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”- John F. Kennedy

It’s been more than a month since I last wrote a gratitude list and I won’t let this month of Thanksgiving to pass me by without writing one. It’s just that I find it a little hard to be happy and positive while I’m going through this transition of loss and longing. As you all know, this small computer shop of ours is closing by the end of the year. I’m actually contemplating if I can make it as a WAHM or if I should look for a job. The other thing that I’m upset and sad about is that my birthday and Christmas is coming and as usual, my family is not complete.

It’s hard to go through the day with these three emotional ordeals lurking inside my heart and my mind. It’s not like I could just hand it in floor stand mounts for a while and then pick it up later when I feel fine.

But I don’t like to dwell on negativity and sadness… so along with the most delicious mojito that I’ve tasted last night at Sweet Bella Cafe {photo above}, I am writing the things I’m thankful for….

Cheers!

♥ It’s 116 days and peanutbutter♥‘s gonna be home.

♥ Like what my friend Rizza said, I should also be thankful that I am free of the shop. What she means is that I don’t have to keep long hours and this will give me time to explore on new avenues. She has a point, really.

♥ I’m thankful for the work/online job/rakets God is giving me.

♥ I’m thankful for newly acquired blogger neighbor and blogger friends.

♥ I’m thankful for all the love and cooking inspirations

♥ I’m thankful for the strength to be positive