Kak Joe's Gratitude Journal

1st December, 2011

2011-12-01T11:35:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Being loved by someone.

2. Being missed by someone.

3. Sharing salad with mom and my daughter.

4. Having the means to buy my necessities.

5. Kindness of others.

6. Being heard and appreciated.

7. Being understood.

8. Time alone.

22nd October, 2011

2011-10-22T04:49:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Cooking nasi lemak for my family.

2. Eating home cooked food while watching the food channel on TV.

3. The strength to endure discomfort.

4. Seeing my inner obstacles and knowing what to do with them.

5. Being loved and needed by people that matters.

6. Appearing beautiful in the eyes of those I love.

28th June, 2011

2011-06-28T14:17:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Spending the whole day with Mom and just talking.

2. Long and heartfelt hugs from Mom.

3. Unloading my burden with little fear of judgment from others.

4. Fitting into my Mom's nice dresses.

5. Painkillers to stop migraine agony.

6. Friends.

27th December, 2010

2010-12-27T09:17:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Losing 2 kgs of unwanted excess weight gained from Europe trip.

2. Making breakfast for beloved hubby.

3. Arranging my work schedule for the week.

4. A lovely bowl of Penang asam laksa.

5. Having a good laugh with Wa over coffee.

26th December, 2010

2010-12-26T09:27:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Getting 8 hours of sleep, albeit on British time.

2. Enjoying my own cooking.

3. Cool breeze instead of freezing cold breeze.

4. Walking around in my skimpies.

5. Wa's visit with her boys.

11th December, 2010

2010-12-11T10:50:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Finishing off my packing.

2. Hot Milo to help me unwind.

3. My husband and children.

4. Internet connection.

5. Completing my work before I take off to UK.

10th December, 2010

2010-12-10T09:11:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Completing my root canal procedure.

2. A bowl of lontong at Chawan in Bangsar Baru.

3. Chatting session with Wa and Yang at Starbucks after a hard day's work.

4. Internet connection.

5. A nice warm shower at the end of a very long day.

7th December, 2010

2010-12-07T10:05:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The absence of period cramps.

2. A good long sleep.

3. Rain to cool off the day.

4. Working for pleasure and passion.

5. My husband's help in moving my things to my new office.

6th December, 2010

2010-12-06T11:45:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Rain in the middle of the day.

2. Having the opportunity to rest.

3. Baking cookies with JC.

4. Vietnamese dinner.

5. Long and enjoyable chat over frozen yogurt.

5th December, 2010

2010-12-05T08:32:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Managing to attend tahlil for arwah Daddy Jonid.

2. Very delicious home cooked food served at the tahlil.

3. Spending time with the Jonid Clan.

4. Rest at home.

5. Having done half of the packing for the trip.

2nd December, 2010

2010-12-02T09:41:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up as early as 9 am.

2. Having Unifi installed in my home. No stupid Maxis broadband modems. Hahaha!

3. Having Lissa come home from her over night stay at friend's house.

4. Enjoying late lunch with my family at Chilli's.

5. Getting thermal underwear and warm woolies in preparation of my winter travels.

6. Baking bread and butter pudding with vanilla custard for my husband.

7. Seeing my family enjoying my cooking.

8. Knowing I have some nice cheese in my fridge, just waiting for me to consume them with relish.

1st December, 2010

2010-12-01T08:46:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up earlier than usual.

2. Free day to rest and recuperate.

3. Rain to cool the air.

4. Food to eat.

5. A home.

30th November, 2010

2010-11-30T08:42:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Having a career that gives me the means to support my family.

2. My love for my children.

3. Nando's roasted chicken for dinner.

4. Valerian Root to help me sleep.

5. Cool night breeze.

29th November, 2010

2010-11-29T08:34:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleep.

2. Conducting three counseling sessions in a row.

3. Being useful.

4. Knowing my purpose in life.

5. Husband's reassuring kiss. Bliss!

28th November, 2010

2010-11-28T10:55:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A good night's sleep.

2. Waking up fresh.

3. Baking quiche and chicken pie for family.

4. Enjoying fruits of my labour.

5. Lazing about on a Sunday.

26th November, 2010

2010-11-26T08:39:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The ceiling fan on windless day.

2. My husband making scrambled eggs for my breakfast.

3. Grocery shopping at Bangsar Village's Green Grocers.

4. Medications that can help me sleep earlier.

5. Munching on Cheez It biscuits while watching movie on HBO.

6. Rainy night.

25th November, 2010

2010-11-25T10:09:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up in the morning.

2. Feeling a lot better than I have been over the past few days.

3. Tapas and cooler drinks at The Apartment.

4. A flatter tummy.

5. Chilled soy milk.

24th November, 2010

2010-11-24T11:06:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Healing.

2. Surviving pain.

3. My husband buying soft hot tofu for my current dietary needs.

4. Conducting a successful counseling session although I'm not physically up for it.

5. Chicken rice porridge for dinner.

23rd November, 2010

2010-11-23T11:00:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Friendship.

2. Emotional and spiritual closure.

3. Peace of mind.

4. Safe journey and arriving home.

5. My family's love for me.

22nd November, 2010

2010-11-22T10:40:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleeping in.

2. Delicious salmon for lunch.

3. Having a good time with my family.

4. Meeting up with treasured friends.

5. Settling off unfinished business.

21st November, 2010

2010-11-21T08:40:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Safe journey to my destination.

2. Enjoying time with my family.

3. Laughing and a good sense of humor.

4. A good soak in the hot tub.

5. Nasi lemak bungkus for supper.

20th November, 2010

2010-11-20T08:09:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Loafing around in my kaftan for half of the day.

2. Thai fried rice for lunch.

3. Spending time with my loved ones.

4. Hubby's attention on me: makes me feel precious and loved.

5. Laughing and happiness.

19th November, 2010

2010-11-19T08:29:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Securing a new office.

2. Receiving nafkah from my husband.

3. Surviving a root canal procedure at the dentist.

4. Painkillers.

5. Paying off the balance of my debt.

6. Fish and chips for supper, cooked by beloved hubby.

7. Watching rerun of Troy.

8. Late night drizzles to cool the air.

18th November, 2010

2010-11-18T09:38:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleeping on fresh linen.

2. Thai fried rice for lunch.

3. Hubby buying painkillers for me.

4. Internet connection.

5. Rest.

17th November, 2010

2010-11-17T08:08:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up in my own bed again.

2. High pain threshold.

3. Just being home.

4. Rest.

5. Clean water to drink.

16th November, 2010

2010-11-16T09:20:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Restful sleep.

2. Freshly brewed coffee for breakfast.

3. Lunching with Gabrielle at National Geographic's Cafe.

4. Pleasant bus ride home.

5. Being greeted by my beloved husband and daughters at the bus terminal.

6. Having a home.

15th November, 2010

2010-11-15T11:05:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Falling asleep at 12.30 am and waking up almost 12 hours later!

2. Coffee and pitta bread with peanut butter for breakfast.

3. Friendship.

4. Cleansing tears.

5. A lovely french dinner treat.

6. Tasting escargot for the first time... and liking it! Yummy!

14th November, 2010

2010-11-14T08:17:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Being able to wake up early to catch the bus.

2. Safe journey to my destination.

3. Being greeted with warmth and sincere friendship.

4. Sharing and exchanging experiences and wisdom with like minded friends.

5. Something to help me sleep earlier tonight.

13th November, 2010

2010-11-13T09:29:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Spending time with Mom and my girls.

2. Making some purchases that gave me joy.

3. Being with my beloved grandfather, celebrating his 88th birthday.

4. Meeting up with pleasant relatives and loved ones.

5. Having the discipline to pack my bags for my trip tomorrow.

12th November, 2010

2010-11-12T08:32:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. 'Breakfast in bed.'

2. Meeting a client with very interesting issues that challenges my skills.

3. My husband's patient support in helping me remove my things from a temporary office.

4. My husband's sense of humor that helped sooth my internal fury.

5. My clients' patience in waiting for me when I was stuck in a traffic jam nightmare.

6. Feeling that I've accomplished something worthwhile in my work for the week.

11th November, 2010

2010-11-11T08:05:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up together with hubby in bed.

2. Watching a video that made me laugh from my heart.

3. Shopping around for gifts to bring for my Welsh 'mom'.

4. A little retail therapy after work.

5. My savings account balance that made me smile.

10th November, 2010

2010-11-10T08:43:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Morning hug from hubby.

2. Chatting with Mom on the phone.

3. Making a happy announcement.

4. Having hubby care for me when I'm not feeling well.

5. Prayers and good wishes from friends and family.

6. Making preparations for my upcoming trips.

9th November, 2010

2010-11-09T10:59:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleeping before 1 am and waking up at 9.30 am. Its been almost a decade since I last managed to do that.

2. Hot water bottle to help me with my severe period cramps.

3. Breakfast in bed with hubby.

4. Hubby cooking fish and chips for lunch.

5. Sharing spiritual wisdom with a young padwan.

6. Hubby taking drastic measures to keep me safe from danger.

8th November, 2010

2010-11-08T08:02:00.001-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Having a traditional full body massage to ease my pain.

2. Spending a lovely time with hubby.

3. Having chit chat with Wa over a cup of frozen yogurt.

4. My hubby's loving care and concern for me.

5. Marital happiness re-established. Alhamdulillah.

7th November, 2010

2010-11-07T06:35:00.000-08:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Medications for my pain.

2. Watching Star Trek on Astro with my family, while tucking into a bucket of KFC dipped in extra hot Peri sauce.

3. The opportunity to redefine my past.

4. A wonderful turn around on decisions made in December last year.

5. My husband telling me how much he loves me and that I am the best wife to him. Alhamdulillah.

6th November, 2010

2010-11-06T10:22:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up earlier than usual and feeling rested.

2. Chatting with Mom on the phone.

3. Outing with Mom and Lissa, late lunch and shopping around.

4. Buying Mom her a present for her birthday, something I know she will enjoy.

5. Hugging my daughter when she cried, grieving over the passing of her beloved grandfather.

6. Medication for my pain.

7. Drinking iced chocolate while unwinding and getting ready for bedtime.

8. My husband being there whenever I fall.

5th November, 2010

2010-11-05T11:14:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Being appreciated by my clients.

2. Productive chat with a client.

3. Nice dinner with Mannix.

4. Watching movies with hubby.

5. Pride in my children's independence.

6. The energy to clean the condo and do the laundry.

7. Settling the last of unfinished business.

8. The end of my agony and pain.

4th November, 2010

2010-11-04T10:19:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Seeing a white pigeon resting on our balcony.

2. Conducting a productive counseling session.

3. Having early dinner with hubby and spending quality time together.

4. Reading good and useful articles in my favorite magazines.

5. The pleasure of making love.

3rd November, 2010

2010-11-03T09:53:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A very long restful sleep on my new pillow.

2. Several new clients for work.

3. Conducting two productive and satisfying counseling sessions.

4. A wonderfully filling dinner when I was really hungry.

5. My husband and children's love for me.

2nd November, 2010

2010-11-02T11:21:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Contentment and happiness regained.

2. Peace of mind.

3. Meeting up with a very old and dear friend.

4. Dinner and chats with my daughter, Jazelia.

5. Feeling proud of independence instilled in both my children.

6. Jelissa's talent for making me laugh from my heart.

7. My husband's loving patience.

8. Free Wifi at Starbucks.

9. The pleasure of purchasing a new pillow for myself.

10. The joy of buying books and magazines to feed my brain and nourish my spirit.

1st November, 2010

2010-11-01T09:47:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleeping and waking up earlier than usual.

2. Cooking lunch for my family.

3. Watching good movies on Astro with my daughter.

4. Obvious progress made by a client in therapy.

5. Having someone ask me about my well-being.

6. Having coffee with a very dear friend.

7. Sharing good laughs with my husband and daughters.

31st October, 2010

2010-10-31T09:23:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The luxury of staying in my sleepwear almost throughout the whole day.

2. Hubby finding a buyer for the Audi.

3. Hubby and Lissa's effort in looking for Medjai.

4. Cooking for my family.

5. Wifely duties: cleaning the bathroom, ironing.

6. Danny's visit with his beautiful family.

30th October, 2010

2010-10-30T09:12:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The optimism that Medjai survived the 10 floor dive.

2. Medjai sharing her love with us for 3 months.

3. Crunchie chocolate bar.

4. Kuaci to nibble on while watching scary movies on TV.

5. Surviving time alone at home while everyone else was out.

29th October, 2010

2010-10-29T09:40:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The luxury of sleeping in on a weekday.

2. Scrambled eggs on toast for breakfast made by hubby.

3. Spending quality time with family.

4. A delicious plate of cantonese noodles for dinner.

5. Two scoops of Baskin Robbins ice-cream for dessert.

6. Home.

28th October, 2010

2010-10-28T10:42:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Nando's for late lunch.

2. Dian's visit.

3. Support and understanding from near and far.

4. Clarification on what choices I have to improve my life.

5. Making plans for a better future.

6. Receiving a long overdue payment.

27th October, 2010

2010-10-27T11:43:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. My old friend Gary made it to his 45th birthday today despite his challenges. Alhamdulillah.

2. Quality time together with my family.

3. Conducting two counseling sessions back to back.

4. Having the means to pay bills.

5. A healthy salmon sandwich for late dinner, followed by a bowl of hot cream of chicken soup.

6. Being appreciated for what I do professionally.

26th October, 2010

2010-10-26T11:09:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A good long, long sleep.

2. Wa's visit after work.

3. Early dinner by the pool side.

4. Watching my favorite tv program: Criminal Minds.

5. Being on the internet on my laptop with my mobile modem in bed with the air-conditioning on... Bliss!

25th October, 2010

2010-10-25T13:10:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Long and restorative sleep.

2. Further progress in my process of moving on.

3. Two productive counseling sessions.

4. Friendship and reliability of others.

5. Supper in bed with hubby.

24th October, 2010

2010-10-24T10:45:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sharing Fish & Chips with Medjai.

2. Having a good long shower.

3. Air-conditioning on a hot day.

4. My vitamin supplements.

5. Wireless Macbook and mobile modem in bed.

23rd October, 2010

2010-10-23T09:42:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Learning to be alone.

2. Surviving through physical and emotional pain.

3. Seeing the fighting spirit in others.

4. Chamomile tea and St. John's Worts for bedtime.

5. Family.

22nd October, 2010

2010-10-22T09:07:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleeping in a cool bedroom.

2. Meeting clients and feeling proud to see how well they have progressed.

3. Feeling needed and appreciated.

4. The will power to not buckle.

5. Being able to survive through recurring pains all alone.

6. Walking further away from the place I "fell".

21st October, 2010

2010-10-21T13:00:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Cool air-conditioning on a very hot day.

2. Eclairs and coffee for breakfast.

3. Peace of mind.

4. A generous friend offering her office for me to conduct my counseling service.

5. A phone call that made my laugh heartily.

6. My husband appreciating and praising my writing skills.

7. Late night chit chats with hubby and girls. Bliss!

20th October, 2010

2010-10-20T10:22:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Making it to my 20th year of marital bliss.

2. Someone to hold on to when pain wrecks through me.

3. A lovely anniversary dinner at Italiannies with hubby.

4. Air-conditioning on an extra hot day.

5. The grit to keep on fighting and not let my enemies win over me.

19th October, 2010

2010-10-19T09:09:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up early despite inadequate sleep.

2. Having my husband help me move my things from my office.

3. My husband holding me in my worst moments of pain.

4. Chicken chop for dinner.

5. Chamomile tea to calm me down, Rose Quartz to help me heal emotional wounds and blogging as my creative outlet.

6. Forgiveness and forgiving.

7. Acceptance and understanding.

8. Dedication and loyalty.

9. Mutual respect and consideration.

10. Love: in all its shapes and forms.

18th October, 2010

2010-10-18T10:47:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleeping earlier than usual.

2. Having the energy and discipline to do some cleaning and clearing up around the house.

3. Reliable and caring friends.

4. My husband's patience and understanding.

5. Coming close to securing a new office.

17th October, 2010

2010-10-17T09:33:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A good head massage during shampoo session at hair salon.

2. A very good haircut by my favourite stylist.

3. Spaghettini oleo with corned beef and chilli padi at Delicious.

4. Iced chamomile tea after dinner.

5. A good day full of distractions.

6. Forgiveness.

7. Prayers answered.

8. Absence of anger.

16th October, 2010

2010-10-16T09:39:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Restful sleep.

2. Entertaining distractions.

3. Making chicken soup for the family.

4. Having friends to chat with online.

5. A stronger will power and restrain.

15th October, 2010

2010-10-15T10:57:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. More than 12 hours of sleep.

2. Numbness.

3. Cool breeze on a hot day.

4. My husband's quiet support and understanding.

5. Sharing fish and chips with Medjai.

12th October, 2010

2010-10-12T12:56:00.002-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Eight hours of sleep.

2. Fish and chips for lunch, shared with Medjai the kitten.

3. Finishing a 'wake up call' book and lending it to someone who also needs it.

4. Having 'things' coming out of my body continuously and still being able to stand up.

5. Pain killers.

11th October, 2010

2010-10-11T11:25:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Working with appreciative clients.

2. Reading a book that is effectively assisting me in my progress to move on.

3. Having so many people being so concerned for my well being.

4. My husband's quite support and understanding.

5. My nightly unwinding routine.

10th October, 2010

2010-10-10T10:25:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A night's restorative sleep.

2. Finally having the opportunity to speak my mind after 2 years of silence.

3. Knowing when to leave and move on.

4. The strength to stick to my decision despite the pain of having to do it.

5. Cooking roast chicken for my family and seeing them enjoying it.

6. Loving support from my family and friends.

9th October, 2010

2010-10-09T11:01:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Buying plenty of interesting used books at a sale for merely RM61.

2. Spending time with my girls.

3. Surviving painful moments and my girls' safety unaffected.

4. Buying groceries for tomorrow's Sunday Roast.

5. Getting a call from Gabrielle and Frank that really made my day. Miss them very much.

8th October, 2010

2010-10-08T09:12:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Tears to cry.

2. Feeling pain... because it means I'm still alive.

3. Hitting rock bottom and resisting the urge to end it all.

4. Not feeling hunger.

5. Breathing.

7th October, 2010

2010-10-07T10:50:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Nescafe breakfast to start off the day.

2. Lovely long chat with like-minded people.

3. Feeling pride as I watch my first born child work diligently at her part time job.

4. Nando's for dinner. And their extra hot peri sauce.

5. Having more options for my professional move.

6th October, 2010

2010-10-06T10:33:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Kind words that touch my heart that made me cry tears of thankfulness.

2. Restful sleep.

3. My worst fear that did NOT materialize.

4. Medjai making me laugh.

5. Thirty three years of loving friendship, trust and loyalty.

6. Dinner and chats over coffee with one of my oldest and dearest friends.

7. Hilarious words of wisdom which I will carry in my attitude from now on: "I don't give a f**k!". Thank you, Gary.

5th October, 2010

2010-10-05T10:10:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Internet access after almost a week without it.

2. Having someone say that I am a gift in her life.

3. Learning from my mistakes.

4. Surviving moving houses in one piece, albeit a painful one.

5. Comfort.

6. Security.

7. Home.

8. Having lots to be thankful for today.

29th September, 2010

2010-09-29T11:46:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Remembering that today is my late Nenek's birthday.

2. Having done a lot for the move although there's still a lot to do.

3. My husband's boundless energy... although he's out like a light right now... Poor baby.

4. Getting help moving things to my new office from angels.

5. Ending my very tiring day with a nice reward for myself: in bed with my new toy in a cool room although my mattress is on the floor. (Bed has been dismantled and moved to new home)

27th September, 2010

2010-09-27T10:17:00.001-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The mental stamina to conduct three counseling sessions in a day.

2. Patience.

3. Nasi lemak for late dinner.

4. Assuring and comforting hugs.

5. My unwinding routine at the end of a very productive day.

6. Allah's bountiful blessings upon me.

26th September, 2010

2010-09-26T09:53:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Restful sleep.

2. Cleaning our new home.

3. My husband's patience and understanding.

4. My soul sister's concern and love for me.

5. A call from a good friend who is in Jeddah.

25th September, 2010

2010-09-25T10:18:00.001-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The energy to do all the sorting and packing all day long.

2. Having nice clothes.

3. Affording clothes to give away.

4. Moon cake.

5. Shower at the end of a very long and tiring day.

24th September, 2010

2010-09-24T11:59:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Having someone help me cool off a spell of anger.

2. Winning my fight over procrastination and sorted half of my clothes in preparation for the move.

3. Tuna finger sandwiches for dinner.

4. Having a good laugh with hubby while sorting out our clothes.

5. The patience to do the very thing I hate most - ironing.

23rd September, 2010

2010-09-23T09:25:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Slightly over 6 hours of sleep.

2. My husband's diligence in packing up stuff in preparation for our move.

3. Not having to drive to work.

4. Tuna sandwich and Iced Lemon Zen.

5. Successfully transferring apps and data into my new toy.

6. Feeling gorgeously happy on the inside even though I know I look worn out and tired on the outside.

22nd September, 2010

2010-09-22T14:19:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Being able to work even though I didn't get enough restful sleep.

2. Working with appreciative clients.

3. New ideas worth exploring.

4. Love and support from those that matter to me most.

5. Loyalty, sincerity and friendship.

21st September, 2010

2010-09-21T13:08:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Recovering from injuries.

2. Grilled salmon steak with mashed potatoes for dinner.

3. My vitamin supplements.

4. Feeling happier than I've ever felt before.

5. My new toy.

19th September, 2010

2010-09-19T09:45:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Strength restored.

2. Paying off a debt.

3. Chamomile tea before bedtime.

4. Feeling needed and heard.

5. Mom.

18th September, 2010

2010-09-18T00:18:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. The leisure to do nothing.

2. Praying and knowing for sure Allah hears me.

3. Helping someone get clarity.

4. Confessions, forgiveness and acceptance.

5. Unconditional love.

17th September, 2010

2010-09-17T11:17:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Surviving yesterday.

2. Having my husband rescue me from the nightmarish images that are hiding behind my eye lids each time I blink or close my eyes.

3. Being able to work efficiently despite my own personal and internal challenges.

4. Kind and supportive words when I needed them most.

5. Having the courage to brave my daunting future uncertainties alone.

15th September, 2010

2010-09-15T10:20:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Morning coffee in bed, made by hubby.

2. Sleeping in and burning daylight.

3. Allah's generosity on me and mine.

4. Hugs when I needed them most.

5. My client saying to me that my job is a noble one. Alhamdulillah.

6. Having "Catch of the Day" for dinner.

14th September, 2010

2010-09-14T09:49:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A restful night's sleep.

2. Enjoyably funny banter with my husband.

3. Classical musical late at night.

4. My new found commitment to my own happiness.

5. Being able to eat again after a few days of tummy problems.

6. Allah's blessings and generous abundance showered upon me. Alhamdulillah.

7. Peace of mind and serenity of my soul.

8. Forgiveness.

13th September, 2010

2010-09-13T09:35:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. A comfortable bed to sleep on.

2. Pain killers.

3. A cleansing and refreshing shower late at night.

4. My clients' confidence in my skill and professionalism.

5. The opportunity to be where I'm needed when I'm needed most.

12th September, 2010

2010-09-12T10:52:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sleep.

2. Family outing to view our new home.

3. Cooking for my family.

4. Heart to heart talk with my husband.

5. The loving affirmations and assurance from my husband to allay my fear of future uncertainties.

11th September, 2010

2010-09-11T10:00:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Having the chance to celebrate Eid with my dad after so long.

2. Visiting my grandfather and making him smile and laugh to distract him from his discomfort.

3. Family reunions.

4. Ginger ale.

5. Salt & Vinegar potato crisps.

10th September, 2010

2010-09-10T09:46:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Celebrating Eid with loved ones and those who love me in return.

2. Being appreciated and loved by my father-in-law.

3. Telling my grandfather how much I love him and having him say it back to me with tears in his eyes.

4. The undying love between my husband and I.

5. Being able to forget what pains me, even for a second.

9th September, 2010

2010-09-09T11:12:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. My new pair of shoes for Raya. A much deserved reward for myself.

2. Last iftar with the family.

3. Unfinished business settled.

4. Cooking for Eid morning feast.

5. Undying love.

8th September, 2010

2010-09-08T10:49:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Wishful thinking.

2. Happy memories.

3. Distractions.

4. Anxiety medications.

5. My two precious gems: Jazelia and Jelissa.

7th September, 2010

2010-09-07T13:18:00.001-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Patience on an empty stomach and a dry throat.

2. Cooking fried angel hair pasta for iftar and sharing it.

3. Sleeping comfort.

4. When someone tells me to "Hang in there" and I could.

5. Watching Medjai the kitten playing intelligently. Amazing feline!

6th September, 2010

2010-09-06T09:33:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Sofa bed.

2. A short chat with my spiritual guide.

3. My strength to endure pain through my prayers.

4. Family.

5. Trust and loyalty.

5th September, 2010

2010-09-05T13:14:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Waking up feeling refreshed and rested.

2. Pain free day.

3. Anxiety free day.

4. Nice Japanese Bento Box for iftar.

5. A good counseling session.

4th September, 2010

2010-09-04T12:34:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Slowly recovering from tummy turbulence.

2. Being able to express myself well through written words.

3. Having so many friends and relatives who genuinely care and love me.

4. Delicious spaghetti for dinner.

5. My eyesight and insight.

3rd September, 2010

2010-09-03T09:32:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Surviving food poisoning.

2. Charcoal tablets.

3. Bath water.

4. Being told that I am needed and important in someone's life.

5. Realizing how much I love and will miss some people after having had to say goodbye.

2nd September, 2010

2010-09-02T10:13:00.001-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Earplugs to help me sleep.

2. Iftar with the family at the Curve... plus James.

3. Having the means to pay my bills.

4. Meeting up with a very pleasant client.

5. Hugs.

1st September, 2010

2010-09-01T11:03:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Cordial friendship with my clients.

2. The mental stamina to conduct back to back counseling sessions.

3. Japanese food for iftar.

4. Iftar with mom and my girls.

5. Allah's blessings shared with loved ones.

6. Being appreciated and cared for by those who matter.

31st August, 2010

2010-08-31T13:49:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Good counseling session with a client that is making progress.

2. Iftar with Lissa and ABAH.

3. Watching True Blood's latest episodes.

4. Being able to drive safely at night.

5. Bath water.

6. Kind words.

30th August, 2010

2010-08-30T12:16:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Work to distract my anger.

2. Hearing my girls laughing.

3. Funny quips on status shuffle.

4. God answering my fervent prayers for a bonus.

5. ABAH's relentless effort in dousing my fury.

6. Bath water.

29th August, 2010

2010-08-29T09:34:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Restful sleep.

2. Another day to live, love and be loved.

3. Having the much support that I need to say in defense of my innocence.

4. Having ABAH help me cool off when I was trembling with anger.

5. Nasi padang for iftar. Delish!!

28th August, 2010

2010-08-28T10:30:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Restful sleep on a very comfy bed.

2. The stamina for a long drive.

3. Making mom laugh.

4. Daging dendeng and telor ikan masak lemak cili api served with white rice for iftar.

5. Kind concern lavished on me by ABAH and his family.

27th August, 2010

2010-08-27T10:17:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. KFC drumsticks.

2. Quiet comforting support from my spiritual guide.

3. Knowing that my fort is standing tall and strong against any intrusion.

4. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words won't kill me.

5. A line in the Quran that gave me affirmation and confidence.

26th August, 2010

2010-08-26T13:34:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Meeting up with the complete TKG.

2. Keropok ikan.

3. Being in my 2nd favourite place.

4. Soy milk and dates for iftar.

5. Being surrounded by people who sincerely care.

6. Being loved and the ability to love.

7. Sugar.

25th August, 2010

2010-08-25T12:34:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Iftar with Mom and my girls.

2. Making a sad client smile.

3. The ability to connect with people on various levels.

4. St. John's Worts when my nocturnal depression and anxiety attacks occur.

5. Pain killers for my neck and spine pains.

24th August, 2010

2010-08-24T11:41:00.000-07:00

Things I'm grateful for today:

1. Pleasant atmosphere at home.

2. A good day's work.

3. Simple soya bean milk and dates for iftar.

4. The support and belief of those who are near and dear to me.

5. Feeling strong and pain free after days of recovering from flu.