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New Opportunities, New Life

Today is a beautiful day. The sun is shining. The air is fresh. My soup was still hot when I finally sat down to eat it.
I am reflecting on some of the positive things that have been happening in my life recently. Sometimes I get wrapped up in thinking about the negative bits of my day and I forget to take a minute to thank the world for the opportunities it has given me. I am sitting at my desk (which has been decorated with things that bring me joy), in an office (that is full of people who offer the best kind of emotional support), drinking my favorite drink (iced tea), and thinking about how lucky I am to live this life.
Today is a good day.
Not all days are this good. But I’m happy that I’m taking a minute to think about how good this one is.
Today, I am thankful for having a warm lunch. I am thankful for the cold October air at my ankles. I am thankful that the sun is shining. I am thankful for LDB, who makes me a better person. I am thankful that I have an excellent opportunity for success in my education. Today, I am thankful for me.

What makes today so good for you?


9 Replies to “New Opportunities, New Life”

  1. torry22 says:

    Today is a GOOD DAY for so many reason.

    -It’s Friday!
    -It’s beautiful out!
    -Fall days are just the best
    -I was honest with myself today
    -I was able to tell someone how I felt
    -Today just feels good!!

  2. OliviaM27 says:

    @torry22 you are AMAZING. Being honest with yourself is such an incredible feat and you were able to do that. By thinking about and sharing the good things that today brought, you are taking steps to making the world a better place. Thanks for sharing!

  3. Luz.Feliz says:

    Today Is a good day because:

    1-It is finally starting to feel like fall!
    2-I get to be at the job I love so much!
    3-I work with the best people and have the best friends!
    4-Lunch will be amazing!
    5-I was able to talk about something difficult today 🙂

  4. OliviaM27 says:

    @Luz.Feliz thanks for sharing these things that made your day so great. I am so excited that this post has been an inspirational tool in getting us to talk about what makes our days so good!

  5. OliviaM27 says:

    Today is a good day.
    The sun is shining. My tea is hot. I am wearing my favorite Harry Potter shirt. I get to see my coworker and good friend Ally Cat in just a little bit. I am surrounded by pictures of my friends and family smiling at me, reminding me why I am doing what I am doing.

  6. egbumblebee says:

    Today is going to be a good day!!
    My coffee is yummy, and a have a super exciting salad for lunch that I can’t wait to eat
    It’s my first LONG day at work!! (Willow and I had a pep-talk so she’s going to have a great day at daycare, she has her FAVORITE lunch: toast with hummus and avocado, plums, pears, and I gave her her favorite BEET AND STRAWBERRY (sounds gross, tastes delicious) rice cereal as a treat in case she gets sad!)
    I’m surrounded by pictures of my beautiful girl
    I’m listening to my favorite music and being super productive!
    I’m finally starting to save a little money and thats awesome!!!
    Writing this just made me so happy I’m sitting alone in the office smiling at myself like a CRAZY LADY! I’m ok with that!

  7. egbumblebee says:

    Oh and might I add I got a GIANT thing (33 oz!) of cold pressed Olive Oil on MAJOR SALE for 14.00 at the grocery store this weekend!! Big win lol!!!

  8. OliviaM27 says:

    @egbumblebee YOU ROCK MAMA! Willow is going to have a great day at daycare and you are doing awesome work here with us! I hope you enjoyed your salad. Thanks for being an inspiration to me and such a great mom to Willow.

  9. torry22 says:

    I love all these wonderful things that are happening in our days!!

    Today is a good day.

    -Got through some tough stuff this morning and I am dealing with it and have a smile on my face
    -I saw an adorable baby today that was laughing and made me laugh 🙂
    -It’s not too cold out today!
    -I talked to my sister who I haven’t talked to in awhile.
    -I was reminded how great of a support system I have.


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