A Minimum of 21 Days...

They say to create a new habit, you must do something for a minimum of 21 days.  As with anything, it's not an exact science; we are all individuals.  If you happen to be fighting your nature, I imagine you could triple that estimate...or more.  For the last 21 days, give or take, I've been keeping a gratitude calendar- pretty much forcing myself to be positive for about 60 seconds each day...fill the blasted box, Nick.  There's got to be something. I've read this is supposed to help with depression, so it's worth a try.  Since I bitch so much on this blog, I thought I'd humor those pesky optimists out and share some things I am grateful for:

1.  Schlotzky's carrot cake, when my mom's is not available
2. Kind friends on facebook
3. Jake's laugh
4. Starbuck's coffee
5. Brownstone's coffee and atmosphere
6. My voice
7. My husband did the dishes before he went to work
8. My husband, who begrudges me nothing that I buy through his hard work to bring myself comfort
9. The thoughtfulness and kindness of others
10. Nineteen years with an amazing girl.
11. Words
12. Art
13. Getting my car repaired, and back on the road
14. Time off work to rest, and regroup
15. My mother and father
16. Reese's McFlurries
17. Sleeping in
18. So many beautiful pictures of my daughter
19. The sound of my dog snoring
20. That my mom's eye surgery went flawlessly
21. The trip to Italy with my mother
22. That reading has never failed to be a perfect escape into another world for as long as the good story holds out

xoxo Nicole