Chiffonesque

 Today was a tiring day but it is over now. So let me recap all the things I am grateful for. 1. Papa is well. I spoke to him and he sounded a little tired. I think I will go and visit him over the weekend. 2. My cook and cleaning lady came a little early today and I got the house cleaned earlier than usual. That was good. 3. A friend called out of the blue to discuss something I had shared earlier. That was sweet. 4. I finished a pre-sales document that I needed to complete. That was good fun. 5. Some things have been bothering me for a while. Today I sat and wrote about it in my book. It felt good. I think some health issues are related to the fact that I am harbouring old crusty pain. Maybe after I start putting things on paper, some pattern will emerge. 6. Have basic necessities in place. There's a home, water, electricity and a posh city skyline outside my window. Excellent. 7. I enjoyed the besan chilla with a little curd earlier today. It was tasty. 8. I made a cup of tea fo

 Not very happy about the work done in my house but I suppose discipline is about doing the thing you have mentally committed to, whatever is going on. 1. Papa is well. 2. Managed to complete an extensive task today at work.  3. Managed to go for a 1 hour walk. 4. Ate reasonably clean today. 5. Stomach pain subsided a little bit.

 My stomach is paining but I think I can write about a few happy things today. Here are a few things I am grateful for: 1. Papa is well. I did not speak with him today but there were untoward or distress phone calls. So I assume he is well. 2. Went to Malad to meet a couple of friends. It's my friend's birthday today. I found myself in her house at the end of the evening and stayed over past midnight to wish her happy birthday. Her family had put together such a sweet, moving set of memory pieces for her. It was lovely! 3. Had a nice, safe ride back home. 4. Found a last can of Diet Coke which I will have as I finish some work. 5. Woke up with a luscious massage by Urban Clap. Worth every penny.

 Okay, the kitchen renovation is underway. I was quite distracted and have been all over the place. But there really is a lot going on in my mind, my head, my heart. Here are all the things that I am grateful for today: 1. Papa is well. He came over today and had sandwich. He looked well. 2. Was safe and health was good. 3. Found the workout a little tedious but still managed to complete the workout.  4. Liked wearing my stiped cheesecotton shurt kurta from H&M. 5. Really enjoyed a few episodes of the Good Place on Netflix. It's a super show!

 It was a day that was not very easy. It began with a lot of power struggles, etc. But it's okay. We got through it by doing one task at a time. Actually, it began with a rather long and relaxing massage. I find that if I start days with a massage, instead of ending with them, it gives me a sense of luscious peace and calm that I quite love and relish. It's worth doing that - beginning each day with a massage. Anyway, here are all the things that I am grateful for: 1. Papa is well. 2. Had a good workout. I pushed myself a bit, and that was good. 3. Resisted my temptation to go to Starbucks and spend a fortune. 4. Got some good feedback on work. It's a tiny step. But it's a step forward. 5. I had water, electricity, a roof over my head, and also some time to just close my eyes and sink into my anxiety. 6. Was safe today.  

Need to make a cup of strong, sweet coffee and sit down to work. But before that, a few things that I am grateful for: 1. Papa is well. 2. Am safe. 3. Had a nice basic meal of soft rice, rock salt and chilly-garlic chutney. 4. Squeezed in a workout. 5. Had work. Got notified about some new tasks coming up. Looking forward.