attitude of gratitude

I was flicking through Elle Dec this evening.  And pondering interiors, like you do.  Then I pondered generally about the things that 'need to be done' to the house.  Like fix the shower, decide on the bedroom layout, plaster the hallway ceiling and all.....  And I just thought, you know, I am spending a lot of time thinking about what needs to get put right.  And a lot of time thinking about how I want things, and how these wants are generally different to the way things actually are.

And while its good to aim high and sort out the annoying things.  Its also good to stop and smell the roses.

Its time to be a bit grateful.  I haven't done a "5 things I am grateful for" for ages.  So I thought it was about time.  I am aiming for specific things.  There are a lot of general things I could write every day, you know, like; my health, my son's existence, my husband, a roof over my head, music, art etc.  But it would be rather similar every day.  I want to spend some time thinking about specific little things that are already great. Or were specifically great today. 

So, without further ado

Today I am grateful for

My friends who came to visit me in the gallery today and brought me a coffee and stopped for a chat.  I went to univeristy with these guys and we are still friends.  Cool. 

The amazing projection show at the Pepperpot (local landmark) that we popped out to see, which was part of the White Night event taking place this evening.  I am so glad that White Night exists in Brighton.  What an awesome idea it is. 

Hearing how my son joined in and shouted "GHOSTBUSTERS!!" really really loudly with all the other children, you know, when the song asked who ya gonna call??....  I just love that he and Hub went to that kids screening of the film.  And that the staff dressed up. And that it's Halloween tomorrow and Brighton is all excited about it.

My new Jessica nail polish.  It was a birthday present from a friend, a new friend, and someone I really like, and who has a family we all get along with.  We went round for a fabulous Sunday roast last week.  All of us.  Me and Hub and Bub.  I love that we all could socialise together  And its pretty awesome nail polish too.  Its still here after 2 days of hard use.  I have been washing up and everything and its not even chipped.  Impressive.  And dark and gothic and purpley black too.  Good gift.

So lastly, I am grateful for another year here on this planet. And for the fact that I really enjoyed my birthday.  I had a little gathering in the evening.  I feel like I haven't had any sort of gathering, that I have organised, for sooooo long.  Which is really weird because I used to do it all the time.  But people came and I enjoyed it a lot.  It reminded me that I could do it.  And that it was good to do it.  And that birthdays are for sharing and celebrating (however er, *young*, you maybe)