Fresh Dahlia

Hello. Another week, another time to recognize my blessings. My family went to our regular schedule this past week. It is back to college for my daughter and me. We have no vacations planned so far. Life is smooth and we plan to keep it that way. Smooth is fine and we feel grateful. Here's my list.

1. A $1 dahlia from the farmer's market because even a single stem puts a smile on my face.
2. The farmer's market on good weather to get local veggies from.
3. A table for studying as I am back to school again to get my master's in nursing.
4. Leftover flowers from the week prior and carrot leaves (LOL) to make a bouquet with my dahlia.
5. Coffee candle to keep me awake while studying.
6. My last lipid panel result. I got my total cholesterol and LDL within healthy limits finally.
7. Losing five pounds and keeping it off.
8. Thanks to the Noom app to help change my mindset about food.
9. The slimming coffee my sister gave me. Between Noom and that, I lost weight without struggle.
10. My kids helping around more around the house. They even did the lawn in the front and back of the house.

Thankful for the Great Outdoors

The Main Reservoir walk in Colorado

The Rooney Trail before the bikers and runners came

I feel proud of myself for making time to post in a few weeks streak. It just means one thing. I focus on gratitude for weeks now. What a great feeling.

This week, I am thankful for:

1. The beautiful mountain views in my city, just over ten minutes drive.
2. 60-degree mornings, so the hike felt very refreshing.
3. The energy to rise early and avoid the crowd.
4. My dog joining me in the otherwise solitary walk.
5. The effect of going outdoors has on me--wonderful happy feeling.
6. Calories used for exercising. 
7. Days off to enjoy life outside work.
8. Coffee to keep me going on my workdays in the hospital.
9. My son adulting. He paid for his two old tickets!
10. Apps to motivate me and lose a few pounds.