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Wednesday
Apr162008

five (really) good things (about today)

ground view

beach view. westport, washington. 4.12.08

1. connecting and really feeling heard by another person. (thank you)

2. getting a phone call from a friend who shared some really great news. a new baby will be welcomed into this world in november. i love that kind of news.

3. finally beginning to work on some new flag sets. (and getting my order from papier valise with some delightful bits to add to them.)

4. mugs of genmaicha tea.

5. the sun shining brightly through the window.

what five things were good about your day?
take a moment...think about them...then share them if you want. (please...just put them right in the comments of this post or on your blog and let me know about them. thinking about your five good things might just change your life...or at least your perspective for a bit.)

Reader Comments (15)

1. Found your blog.
2. My friend's birthday was today. She really enjoyed the presents I got for her.
3. My husband is upstairs right now.
4. My Dad is happy I am coming for a visit.
5. I am reading a good book.

Thanks!!!

April 16, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLaura

1. Organic Darjeeling tea...
2. ...in my pretty new mug
3. Spening time with the teenager I mentor
4. Hot fudge sundae with coconut ice-cream and chopped pecans
5. Finishing a proposal

1. sitting on the floor doing a 40 minute chant-meditation with my frind K
2. the sixth graders were angels today!
3. I got my monthly cranial-sacral treatment today (heaven!)
4. the phone has been silent
5. Rooibos Chai tea

April 16, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterbarbara

Beautiful photo, and a timely reminder as I am feeling rather bogged down by the realities of getting home yesterday and catching up with all those 'shoulds'. I've put my list on my blog - they are all big ones today.

April 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKel

one..images of your cite self on michelles blog.

two..my newly created early mornings

three..sept is coming

four..dentist, hair and facial today. i will be a new girlie

five..even in the midst of too much work, feeling how blessed i
truly am.

peace chickie

April 17, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkelly

1. Seeing that Yes! My rowan tree is going to flower this year
2. Sitting where I can see the portrait of my Trixie painted by Jessie.
3. Sun on the sea as I drove to work.
4. Just enjoying video of a lovely song by Yael Naim on Youtube. (New Soul... go watch. Go dance!)
5. Watching a wagtail displaying a really fancy dance for a lady wagtail in a schoolyard.

Thanks for asking. Lovely moments of noticing/remembering.

You - beautiful soul - You are a really good thing in my day too!

April 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterGreenishLady

1. Smiles from my daughter this morning
2. I have a new artpiece for my etsy
3. Drinking my Irish Breakfast tea
4. I have a cream puff waiting for my snack - yum!
5. visiting with you... enjoying your photo that makes me feel peaceful inside...

:-)

April 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterPixieDust

* 90 minute massage this morning! (fabulous!)
* fresh glass of mango juice
* realising I am listening
* I am centered
* Nandos! xx

April 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterpERiWinKle

ooops! and number 6!

Sun! heat! humidity! Thunderstorms! xx

April 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterpERiWinKle

1. you
2. the magic tree
3.the hawk
4. the space needle charm
5. connecting
xoxo

April 17, 2008 | Unregistered Commenternina

1. Seeing the new lambs on my way to work
2. A beautiful day
3. Getting commitment to a project at work
4. Finding a penny, heads-up
5. Becoming a blond tonight - scary and fun

April 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterHolly

I just wanted to share that I really, really enjoy reading your blog. it is a moment of peace in my day and I thank you for sharing.

April 18, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLibrarian Lee

1. Sunshine
2. Spring
3. An order on the way from Smell Good Spa (dot) com
4. Hearing my dear friend's voice on my answering machine.
5. My mom's bone scan results were fine.

I miss you, dear Liz. I wish we lived closer and could join with other bloggers in community more often.

Love, love, love this photo. I would never think to shoot a ground perspective like that...but it's awesome.

April 18, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterlisa

have i not said it already? i can't remember. it was so lovely to meet you at artfest! i wish we'd had more time to chat.

5 good things about today:
1. a warm, sun-filled day
2. journaling outdoors
3. hearing a bird symphony overhead
4. edamame
5. browsing in a used book store

April 19, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLeah

Liz... Love your blog and felt inspired. Here is my response post:

http://beginningtobe.blogspot.com/2008/04/five-really-good-things-about-today.html

April 22, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAnna

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