This week, I am thankful:
that I did not get hurt on the ski trip
I say this because I approach each ski trip with a slight sense of trepidation. I am a pretty good skier, and when the conditions are good and safe, I go FAST (like nearly 60 mph).
I am careful, of course, but at this speed, a wipeout could be rather disastrous. So, I am always grateful to exit a ski trip with my body intact.
WHEW.
Before I left, I told my coworkers about my trip and I said, “I’m gonna try to come back as a nurse and not as a patient!”
And I’m glad I managed that. 😉
for free Wifi on Southwest
This is revolutionary for me! I have never sprung for the paid in-flight WiFi, but now with Southwest’s revamped program, I get WiFi for no extra charge. Yay!
That meant I could do homework and write blog posts on the long trip cross-country.
for some warmer air
I’m good on winter now; we had a snowstorm, the snow stuck around for a long time, and I went skiing. I’m satisfied!
Spring can come, as far as I’m concerned. 😉
So, I’m grateful for the much warmer weather we are having now.
Also…March is just a little over a week away! And where I live, things start to feel slightly like spring in March.
that my next oil tank filling will be cheaper
We just came out of SUCH a stretch of unusually cold weather, so my oil tank refill bill was pretty high: $756.*
Next time it will be less!
*the last refill was in mid-December, so at least this wasn’t just one month’s worth of fuel.
that I can pay the bill without a problem
I am remembering that my first two winters here, I was paying these oil tank bills with difficulty. But then I got divorced and was able to drop my lawyer (ha), and now it is much, much easier to handle a big ol’ oil bill.
that we have been warm and cozy
It’s been a little expensive, yes, but I am profoundly grateful to have a warm place to live. It’s not something to take for granted!
for my shower window
The shower in my condo was in a windowless room, so when I got home, I was freshly reminded how nice it is to have some natural light in the bathroom!
for the recharging power of sleep
I just finished working three shifts, and while I often come home completely exhausted, I am continually amazed at how a good night of sleep recharges me. I go to bed with almost no energy, and then in the morning, I’m ready to get back at it again.
And now I’m heading out to my monthly six-hour new grad class, which is going to involve a lot of sitting.
(Which honestly is its own kind of exhausting! But maybe directly after three shifts, it will be nice.)
What are you thankful for this week?
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