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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 3:02 am
I am not sure if this is the best place on the board to place this; let me know if there is a better. I would like to start a daily thread for people to join me in posting three positives from their daily life: I find the process very empowering of thinking throughout the day about WHAT I'm going to post for myself, and then "glowing" in the afterglow of others reports. It helps push the all too frequent negative thoughts away, and makes me aware that even on a "bad" day there's that bit of literal sunshine, or nuzzle from a cat, or human connection that makes it all worth it. It's my own personal form of "anti-depressant"; I have done this elsewhere, but have lost my "postive posting buddies", and thought maybe I could try it here. Let me know what you think, and any suggestions for modifications.~Beth
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 3:08 am
Okay, now that I made my intro, I will meditate on my 3 positives from Monday Oct. 24 : 1. My friend Marla called after a long period of silence. 2. The rain on the roof makes me feel snug indoors. 3. My bouquet of flowers (daisies and pink carnations) on the kitchen counter are still beautiful! Please join me here!~Beth
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 6:19 am
What a great idea Clutterfree! Mine for yesterday were: 1. The weather was absolutely beautiful! 2. I spent my afternoon visiting with a wonderful circle of artists who have moved into my area. 3. Ate supper with two couples from North Carolina who had come in with supplies for the evacuees. They were delightful.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 6:39 am
1. My dh cleaned the bathrooms and did all the laundry. 2. I got an assistant at work. (I got a temporary fulltime job.) 3. My dh found my work badge which I feared was lost forever.
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Kaykay
Member
01-21-2004
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 6:49 am
Yesterday: 1. Had a good day at work 2. Made a nice dinner for the family and they loved it. 3. Got a chance to start a new book.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 7:27 am
Great idea, Clutter. Immediately I could think of yesterday's snafus, but it took a little while to remind myself of the things that went well. Why do the negative experiences always get top billing in our minds? Monday: 1. Felt a lot better for the first time in a week after suffering from the flu. 2. Had the most gorgeous sunshine, nippy, but very sunny. 3. Dinner turned out absolutely perfect.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 8:10 am
1. my desk at work is clean, which makes it easier to work on the projects i have at hand. 2. i had wonderful toretellini for lunch 3. i went to the gym last night and worked out with a trainer to have a program for getting in shape and working with my RA. my knees and elbows actually felt good last night.
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Tigerfan
Member
11-06-2003
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 8:24 am
Yesterday: 1. Cindori had a safe trip home after her visit in Ohio. It's so wonderful to have her back, I missed her! 2. She brought back 3 new outfits for me for my Birthday, I love them! 3. We went to the park with our puppies and played catch. 
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 8:37 am
Cool thread! I'll be back.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 10:21 am
Yesterday ... 1. I spoke to DS's father without getting angry. 2. I was patient while training my co-worker. 3. I let my son crawl into bed with me and snuggle.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 11:24 am
Monday... 1. 'The Wrecking Crew' came by. (family of raccoons) 2. Saw a wonderful episode of 'Monarch of the Glen,. 3. DH was happy eating leftovers.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 11:42 am
1. I woke up in time to do my exercise bike before work. 2. I woke up early enough to feed my grandson breakfast.(I love him so much!) 3. I placed an order for some supplements that will make my bil feel better.
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Hypermom
Member
08-13-2001
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 11:54 am
1. It's a crisp fall day, but the sun is shining and the leaves on the tree's are beautiful to see out of my kitchen window. 2. The contractors didn't show up today. I'm enjoying the peace and quiet. 3. My Dad's colon biopsy came back benign.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 2:51 pm
For Oct 24: 1. I went to Curves to work out (after a bad last week where I only went twice) 2. One of the adult cats at the rescue was adopted (leaving her adult daughter behind, but hopefully daughter will find a home soon) 3. My new camera arrived; my new hoodie arrived. More important.. two BOXES arrived for my cat. Clutterfree, great thread, thanks!
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 3:09 pm
1. My two year old hugged me and told me that she loved me. 2. My mother who hasn't worked in 25 years, now owns her own business and is self sufficient, I saw her working today, and it brought tears to my eyes. 3. We found the perfect baby doll for DD to have when I go to the hospital to have this baby. She drinks a bottle, has her own diaper bag, and makes real sounding baby noises.
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 3:46 pm
1. I got out of bed this morning after hitting the snooze button only 3 times. 2. I accidently created a new hairstyle yesterday that I really liked and was able to recreate it again today. 3. Two of my bosses were out all day at a conference allowing me more time to post here and avoid doing crap work.
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Kady
Member
07-30-2000
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 4:21 pm
monday...october 24 1. i turned another year older. 2. i spent most of the day with my mom. 3. my DH and DS both told me they missed me when i was out of town sunday night.
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Lyn
Member
08-07-2002
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 4:29 pm
1. Hubby's cancer is still dormant. We're "cancer free" for another three months 2. Had breakfast out with hubby today to celebrate 3. My parents arrived safely at their hotel (drove Toronto-ish to Sherbrooke, Quebec through an unexpected snowstorm) Happy birthday, Kady
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Lyn
Member
08-07-2002
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 5:56 pm
I'd like to add one more: 3b) A friend we'd been thinking about showed up unexpectedly at the door an hour ago. So nice to see he's doing better
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 6:04 pm
happy belated birthday, kady. today i got a number of major projects off my desk at work. today i got up to one of the best fall mornings i have ever had. today one of my employees discovered they had missed boss' day and gave me a hand-painted candy/potpourrie jar she made herself.
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 6:14 pm
Wow, great to see so many of you jumping in! Enjoyed reading them all! Thanks! My three positives for Tuesday: 1. Finally made it back to the health club for a 40-minute treadmill walk, and treated myself to a "Chocolate Thunder" healthfood protein drink (while watching Starting Over)! 2. Managed NOT to hit any of the trash cans rolling around in the street from the wind...felt like playing dodgeball! 3. Reading book SELF-ESTEEM again; this time it seems to be making more sense than it did ten years ago...that makes me feel good!
~Beth Look forward to hearing more about the "Wrecking Crew"..assume they'll make a return engagement?! Happy Birthday, Kady! And Tigerfan, too?!
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 6:39 pm
1. Today my next door neighbor hired someone to tidy up the fence line, which means I didn't have to do it this time. 2. I got my football pool picks done and posted. 3. My computer didn't turn off while I was posting! Yay!
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 7:26 pm
1. had a pleasant conversation with my mom today. 2. went on a 45-minute walk (getting my self in shape to make it around Lake Hollywood...so far I can only make it to Lake Hollywood Drive) :>) 3. during walk, "found" a new realtor. she just happened to be coming out of her office. so, i thought....hmmm, fate?. we'll see. spoke to her, took her card and we will talk tomorrow.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 8:04 pm
eta: thanks, Clutter for starting this thread. i didn't realize how many positive things happened today (i actually had more to share...had to limit it!). my day actually started out with an early call cancelling 2 of my appointments for the day. wasn't looking good at first! i look forward to posting here....i WILL find 3 positive things per day and throw out the bad (as best I can, anyway). thanks. (also, just so you know, regarding my No. 2 above....Lake Hollywood isn't a real lake....it's a reservoir (nothing, in Hollywood, as you know is real lol)
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Citruscitygal
Member
08-07-2003
| Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 8:56 pm
1. My day started with a phone conversation with a treasured friend. 2. The oral surgery I thought I was having today has been postponed for a month because the problem may be resolving on it's own. 3. The weather (in CA) is cool enough for a fire in the fireplace tonight. Anyone participating here might also be interested in the Gratitude Express thread in the Health Center. They are each a great reminder to focus on the positive.
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