by Ellie on February 8, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- Marching with the Saints to Super Bowl Victory – I hadn’t planned on watching the Super Bowl… I’m really not a football fan….
Well I was a fan at one time – When Gale was here in the physical – I watched football for about 17 years. I did have a choice – watch it or be a football widow. 
The last time I had watched a game was over 7 years ago….
I had been hearing bits & pieces about how excited New Orleans was that their team – the Saints – had made it to this game. I had also heard that the Saints were not expected to win…. Yesterday, early evening – I was taking a break and decided to see if the game was on… There was a pre game interview with the Saints quaterback, Drew Brees - his story was touching and inspiring…. I thought – maybe I will watch the game….
At game time I was sitting there ready to root for the Saints…. It was an exciting game! I was rooting and cheering the Saints on! I was applauding, the dogs were barking and Zowie (our parrot) was screeching when they won!
The TV also showed Bourbon Street in New Orleans – those folks were out in droves and they were celebrating!
I don’t think I will be watching another football game anytime soon …. but it was lots of fun being part of this special celebration! 
Who Dat!
by Ellie on February 7, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- Finding the Diamond – I found the diamond today! A real diamond?
The diamond called opportunity…. When something doesn’t go the way I wanted it to – I always say “In that pile of garbage there is a diamond and I am going to find it” Finding it isn’t hard – I just need to stay in that appreciation mode!
Today I had planned to finish up that paperwork in my office …. I got a call from Carol – one of our tenants, over 1 hr away, did not have heat. Carol was at her job and couldn’t get there… So I abandoned my paperwork, got in the car…. and off I went.
I was not upset… instead I said OK Universe… let’s see how this transpires… and I plugged in my mp3 player that is filled with Abraham recordings. This was a new recording that I hadn’t heard before… so the drive was pleasant and inspiring.
I got to the house – I could not see why the furnace wasn’t working – Carol was able to call a repairman who came within the hour. The fix was 1-2-3 …. So in a couple of hours I was back on the road listening to Abraham again.
Not the way I had planned my day… but still it was a pleasant day…
I had found the Diamond! 
Do you find the Diamonds in your day?
by Ellie on February 6, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- Paperwork – OK I don’t really like to do paperwork…. And my office is not quite as bad as that woman in the image… Or is it?
The papers can get out of hand in my office…. I need to file this I’ll put it here for later… I want to read this I’ll put it there till I get to it… here and there and here and there…. I’ll get to it all later, I’m busy now…. Ugh – it can get overwhelming….
Today I took some time and started to go through papers… Amazing how many I was able to throw out! While I am not yet done… Just starting gave me relief. I have more to do – just knowing I got some of it done today feels good.
What do you appreciate today?
by Ellie on February 5, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- Gummi Worms - The other day I was in the candy aisle in the supermarket…. and I saw a bag of gummi worms … It had been years since I had them so I bought a bag… And Oh how much I appreciated them!
Crazy thing to appreciate? Ohh but it is those little things that really do make our hearts sing! Just buying them for myself felt so special….
Think of the little things that make you smile… Maybe an oreo cookie, mocha coffee, lavendar bath bubbles or maybe gummi worms. Go take a break with one of those special things that you appreciate and enjoy!
It’s the little things that you appreciate that make a big difference.
by Ellie on February 4, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- I Can Choose What Kind Of Day I Have – When you look at that glass in the photo – Do you see it as half full or half empty? Each of us gets to choose how we perceive that glass of fluid….
So it is with my day — I can choose how I view my day and how I define it…. Lots of things not going your way? Does that equal a bad day? It doesn’t have to – it can be an interesting day with lots of things going on!
I decided several years ago … I will never have a bad day – I can have a day with 73 yucky moments but I never have a bad day!
What a relief – I don’t have to let the situations in my life define my day….
by Ellie on February 3, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- Magic – Yes today I am appreciating magic … the world of pretend…
Yesterday, here in the States, it was ground hog day. As I spoke about the other day… if he sees his shadow the prediction is for 6 more weeks of winter – no shadow means an early spring.
Well…. that ground hog did see his shadow….. So I am reaching into my bag of magic – deep into the world of pretend … and I am thinking spring – The Magic of Spring!
What do you appreciate today? 
by Ellie on February 1, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- February 1st – Why? Because we are getting closer to Spring! Soon… the faded colors of spring will return.
These last few days we have had bitter cold here in the NorthEast…. I am so ready for spring!
Tomorrow – February 2nd, here in the States, it is ground hog day. It is said If the ground hog sees his shadow – there will be 6 more weeks of winter and if he doesn’t see his shadow we will have an early spring!
I’m hoping he doesn’t see his shadow!
by Ellie on January 31, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- Visitors in our Yard – We had 4 visitors in our yard today – whitetail deer.
In my office I sit right next to a sliding glass door… Carol saw the deer first and told me… then slowly she went and got me my camera. They aren’t too far from us… and look right in at us from time to time… if we don’t move too fast they will stay and graze.
The two in the top photo above were the youngest, they were a bit smaller and their coat is fuzzy – I would guess they were born late last summer. The other 2 were older – - I’m guessing they were the little one’s Moms.
I’m always thrilled when they come and visit… It is one of the reasons I so appreciate living here.
What do you appreciate today?
by Ellie on January 30, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- Full Moon – Last night I looked out and was amazed at how lit up our yard was…. It was as though the heaven had left all it’s light on! Everything glistened as the snow on the ground reflected that big bright light from above.
It was stunning… I went for my camera – then heard the wind gusting by and remembered the temperature was below zero…. So I took that picture in my head and saved it in memories.
That moon was so big and so bright I was sure it was full… but I checked and it will be full tonight… I’m looking forward to another spectacular showing!
I appreciate nature and all it’s wonders. What do you appreciate today?
