Came into the office this morning “pre-irritated”. LOL So….I’m sipping on some Asian Plum tea, noshing on apple slices, got some soothing tunes in my ear, and I’m staying way under the radar today.

This “irritated state”? 90% manufactured on the MsJayy assembly line. *sigh* I really, REALLY need to shut that factory down. LOL

I then compounded said irritation by rushing (again) this morning, unorganized, late and playing out all kinds of negative scenarios in my head.

Had a nice little talky-talk with myself as I was speeding um, driving up 2-95 this morning. Trying to readjust myself. And so, rather than the original post I had in mind, I thought I’d generate a gratitude list. Can’t be wound up, worn out, or worked up with a grateful heart. So…here goes:

1. Catching myself as I was easing on down that dead-end road to negativity. Caught myself right in a tight curve, at the last exit ramp. Whew!

2. A really great call with a coach the other night that confirmed and reaffirmed some things for me.

3. A really great conversation with FavCus#1 right after that coaching call that reconfirmed the confirmation and reaffirmed the reaffirmation. LOL Also reminded me of why I love my friends so much.

4. A beautiful bouquet of orange flowers.

5. Hand-blended coconut vanilla chai tea. Yum!!

6. Hearing my niece and nephew (the littlest ones) laugh.

7. Watching my nephew D handle a situation related to college the “right way”.

8. Taking positive steps to expand my career horizons – in Corporate America but more importantly, the “MsJayy Empire”.

9. Being able to share a genuine laugh with the A/C guy while writing out that big a**check. All things told, it could have been bigger.

10. Paying off my car. And doing so without calling up & cussing the company that financed it (even though they make my teeth itch to NO end) or mailing my last payment in all pennies. LOL

11. The sincere desire to be more, have more…where “more” isn’t money or possessions but rather joy, love, laughter, fun, courage, purpose, vision, health, etc. Um, I should say the “sincere desire + definite action plans”.

12. Good music.

13. An answer to a “dilemma” I told myself I was having regarding a craft-type project I have in mind. Now it’s on to creating the prototype!! Whoo-hoo!!

14. Planning a Girls-Outing for me and Princess So Fabulous…

15. Silly jokes that land in my inbox at *just* the right moment.

16. Understanding that “here” serves a purpose and not struggling against it.

17. Knowing that I do NOT have to apologize for being a strong woman. And knowing that there is a man out there who will never, ever ask me to. Knowing that, as strong as I am…he will simply show up stronger. *Sigh* And you just GOTTA love the thought of that!

18. The creative tsunami that is working itself o-u-t in my life right now. I say let it rain! (Which is QUITE different than “make it rain”. LOL)

19. Sexy sandals and a fresh pedi.

20. Visions of a serene evening starting with a relaxing bubble bath, followed by a delicious dinner, refreshing libations & a musical shuffle amongst my favorite CDs. What comes next t’ain’t nunya bidness. LOL


With a full & grateful heart,
*~* MsJayy *~*