All Posts Tagged With: "30 days of thanks"

30 Days of Thanks – Day 30

Today is the final blog post for 2009′s 30 Days of Thanks. When I began this project I thought after 30 days, I would be happy to see the closure. Now we’re here, I’m not. Considering and writing about gratitude daily was very therapeutic, but more importantly, posting regularly has become a habit. I’ve really [...]

30Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 29

Divine Intervention Fate Destiny Kismet Karma Law of Attraction Message from Above It doesn’t really matter what you call it or how it’s defined, I’m thankful for it. It seems I am blessed in my business life. I’ve not gotten rich from all the hours I’ve worked, but work seems to come into my life [...]

29Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 28

Today I am thankful for Yoplait PEAR yogurt! The flavor explodes in your mouth and yet it’s refreshing at the same time. The little chunks of pear are yummy and taste like a perfectly ripe Bartlett. I think it may actually overtake my long-standing favorite Strawberry Banana. Try one for yourself and let me know [...]

29Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 27

“The moment we are confined to a space that is narrow and shallow, our souls begin to die. We thrive upon the spacious love of unlimited space and the gift of acceptance.” Jeffrey Patnaude from his book Living Simultaneously: Balancing Self-care, Personal Relationships and Work Today I am thankful for the resuscitation my soul has [...]

28Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 26

As long as my children have been active participants at the dinner table, we’ve discussed what we’re thankful for over Thanksgiving dinner. So, when I began 30 Days of Thanks, I expected Thanksgiving Day to be the easiest blog article of all to write. I was wrong. Without going into details of past “announcements” by [...]

27Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 25

Sometimes the little things can create an impact or avert one. Today I am thankful for having unlocked my doors BEFORE locking my keys in the trunk. If you’d like to participate in 30 Days of Thanks – head on over to www.30daysofthanks.com for the details. Take a moment to read what others are grateful [...]

25Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 24

Some women’s heads are easily turned by a token piece of jewelry, or are impressed with the gift of a sports car. What gets me excited? A bird-brained domesticated fowl in all it’s raw glory. Today, I am thankful for my Amish turkey and for the Hardy family of Century 21 Today for giving the [...]

24Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks: Day 22 & 23

By the time I hit my early twenties, I was carrying around a lot pain and anger. I had a right to be angry and the pain was expected, but deep down I knew the only person those negative feelings hurt, was me. I thought long and hard about how to alleviate the antagonistic emotions [...]

23Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 20 & 21

The problem with having moved around a lot in my life is that each moving truck leaves a wake of good friends. As a child I moved from an apartment where I played with a girl down the hall whose name I no longer remember. I took ballet with other young preschoolers and wowed the [...]

21Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 19

As I sit here trying to think about what I was thankful yesterday, I’m bathed in a blue glow. No, my mother ship has not landed. It’s the Philips goLITE Blue Energy Light, I bought at Costco last week. I used to get what I thought were the winter blues when I lived in Canada. [...]

20Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 18

Today I am thankful for my Flip Mino HD. I’ve used it to get video testimonials from a few clients on the real estate side of my business but I LOVE to use it to capture the Marching Band performances in a way that my camera can’t – with sound and movement. After all isn’t [...]

19Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 17

Today I’m thankful I was able to put in a long day of work and completed some tasks that had been on my plate a long while. I’m also grateful to a handful of friends that provided support and favors today when needed. If you’d like to participate in 30 Days of Thanks – head [...]

17Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 16

Last night I took my youngest to an information session on Walled Lake Percussion. It’s a group that consists of members of all three Walled Lake high school’s music programs. I had no idea this group even existed locally until my son announced he wanted to be a part of it. The kids from Western, [...]

17Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 15

Growing up, we always had Sunday dinner at Nana & Grampa’s house. Nana would slow cook a roast, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. She’d also cook up some Yorkshire Pudding for us to drench in gravy. I continued the same tradition with my family minus the gravy and Yorkshire pudding but the past few years [...]

15Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 13 & 14

Somehow I fell behind again! Here it is Day 15 and I’m just now getting around to being thankful for Day 13 and 14. Perhaps I should be grateful there aren’t any 30 Days of Thanks police! Day 13 I was at a Marching Band Banquet. The whole time I was there I was thinking [...]

15Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 12

I’m in my mid-forties and facing a divorce. Although, I’m still hesitant about wanting to date again, there’s a part of me that wonders – if I wanted another relationship – am I too old? I’m no longer a young, beautiful woman. I have wrinkles forming at the corners of my eyes, my mouth and [...]

12Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 11

Today is the day we have set aside to say thank you to our veterans. In the USA it’s referred to as Veteran’s Day, in Canada today is referred to as Remembrance Day. No matter name, it’s a time to stop, evaluate what we have in our lives and give thanks to the men and [...]

11Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 9 & 10

Day 10 I might be the odd person out. Or perhaps, I’m just the most boring person you know. I find the concept of Big Brother somewhat comforting. I like the idea that people are keeping an eye on my safety. I’ve been a fan of OnStar since 2005. They make me feel safer, so [...]

11Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 8

Today I am thankful for this morning’s sunrise. A testament to the fact that no matter what is happening in the world, there is breathtaking beauty to be found if we raise our eyes and look for it. If you’d like to participate in 30 Days of Thanks – head on over to www.30daysofthanks.com for [...]

9Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

30 Days of Thanks – Day 6

“I spent my entire marriage seeing the best in him and he spent his entire marriage seeing the worst in me.” “We were both wrong.” There is nothing more heart wrenching than spending nearly two decades supporting someone, believing in that person and then coming to the realization that you were nothing more than a [...]

7Nov2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued