March 21, 2015

I am grateful for the illusion of sleeping in; a quick visit from the cable guy to verify the internet is functional; the cuddling cat; time for laundry and chores, but also drawing and piano practice; my delicious pre-workout brunch of green tea and two small waffles topped with mashed avocado and seasoning; the incredible second day of Spring-the day is a cacauphony upon the cool breeze, bird songs whistle through the flapping young green leaves of the freshly budded trees; the heat of the kissing sun hidden behind a white veil; emails about bees and Easter; feeling love in our home.

workout: 20min Detox Twist Yoga (myyogaworks.com) & 30min Wii Step-up

March 20, 2015

I am grateful for feeling healthy and capable; flexible dinner plans; talks with Tyler at home and his patience; the cuddling cat; warm Friday nights; updates on the bees in Livermore; unplanned weekends; being asked to do photography work; late nights awake to practice creativity.

Workout: Rest Day (At work too late)

Song of the day: The Art Teacher by Taylor Eigsti

Photo of the Day: Cherry Blossoms at the Office

March 19, 2015

I am grateful for the new mattress topper; the cute bee at my front door seeking refuge; discovering googlefeud.com; the PG&E work outside our building giving Dutch some quality cat tv; Tyler’s fashion style and preference of comedy.

Workout: 30mi Wii step-up

Link of the Day: Our Generation by Jordan Nicholas Grade 8

Video of the Day: Old Head Embarrassing These Youngins In Basketball Arcade Game

Photo of the Day: Bee at my Door

March 18, 2015

I am grateful for waking up with the cat still cuddling on the bed; easy and filling dinners; relaxing evenings; the beauty of cherry blossom trees dropping petals in the wind and line the sidewalks like organic confetti; Tyler agreeing to let me use the twin foam topper on the new mattress until the new foam topper arrives; Tyler’s excitement and disbelief when packages come early.

Workout: Rest Day (extremely sore -head to toe- from firm bed and ab workout)

Link of the Day: 14 second clip from the feature film “Heaven is For Real”

Photo of the Day: Cherry Blossom Confetti

March 17, 2015

I am grateful for my daily repartee with Tyler and how, despite this being the busiest time of year in his office, he is always supportive, funny, flexible, and affectionate; Friday night plans with family; working internet at home; beautiful spring days; and the cat cuddling with Tyler all night long.

Workout: Abs and 30min Wii Step-Up

Song of the Day: Epic Celtic Music Mix (1hr+)

Photo of the Day: Dutch Sleeps on Tyler’s Feet

March 16, 2015

I am grateful for ordering a 3″ foam mattress pad for the new bed; Tyler’s interest in a new marital arts school; the beautiful fallen white cherry blossom petals collecting in the parking lot at lunch; getting new bedding (to fit our new bed), an over-sized, supper fluffy throw for under the covers, and a table runner for our new table; enjoying Tyler’s company after he has a long day at work.

Workout: 5 min Wii Strength + Yoga (short but difficult)

Link of the Day: Cold Hard Cash

Photo of the Day: Collection of Fallen White Cherry Blossom Petals

March 15, 2015

I am grateful for a day of rest to clean and prepare; new (to us) hand-me-down furniture including a bigger bed; the way the new table fits with our massive Robert Wood print; the way Dutchie immediately enjoyed the bigger bed space; getting to send excited thank you text messages with pictures of the furniture updates; my mom’s jokes about getting a bigger bed “don’t get lost in that big bed”; clean laundry; and a day with Tyler during tax season.

Workout: Rest Day

Photo of the Day: New Table

Photo of the Day: Dutch Maximizes his Bed Space

March 14 , 2015

I am grateful for the rest that has helped me heal; finally watching The Fault in Our Stars, crying basically start to finish, and texting Tyler throughout the movie for comfort and hopefully to make him laugh a bit at work; watching Leap Year and starting my Financial Project for the semester; the beautiful blooming white cherry blossom tree near the parking lot; the eclectic tax-season gifts purchased by/for Tyler; feeling healthy enough for a workout and grocery shopping (mostly for more OJ, Matcha, and Chicken Pot Pie in celebration of Pi Day); the cuddly cat spooning the wall; and savoring our last night in the twin bed we’ve shared for nearly four years.

Workout: 30min Wii Step Up & 10 min Wii strength + yoga

Link of the Day: March 14, 2015 Will Be Epic

Video of the Day: How the Cat is Sleeping <–Dutch soaking in the sun

Photo of the Day: Incredible White Cherry Blossom

Photo of the Day: Dutch and Wall

March 13, 2015

I am grateful for another day at home to get better; after lots of research and discussion with Tyler, purchasing a tablet with some really great features for our home; Dutch’s healing nose.

Workout: Rest Day

Photo of the Day: Dutch’s Healing Nose

March 12, 2015

I am grateful for Tyler’s help from afar; my office’s flexibility to allow me a sick day; extra cuddles with the cat; watching girly videos on demand and rest.

Workout: Rest Day (sick)

Photo of the Day: Russian Blue Paws