Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[jalapeno_pretzel]

strawberry smoothies
pink lemonade
pink starburst candies

 

[TiggerTrigger]

I am not much of a pink person, but there are some pink things I do like...

1. Piglets - While I guess this would also apply to Winnie the Pooh's buddy, I was just thinking little baby piggies in general. Wilbur, from Charlotte's Web is what first came to mind, but I just love little pink pigs.

2. Replacement Sneakers - @WDWEPCOT helped guide me on colors. The options currently available for Brooks Glycerins leave a lot to be desired, but the boldest pair out there right now has a lot of pops of hot pink. I've got about 60 miles on them so far and my feet are pretty happy.

3. Cheshire Cat (animated) - He is one of my favorite Disney characters. He's technically a villain, but I see him as more naughty and mischievous. He was my costume inspiration for the runDisney 5k back in 2020, I had the GF bakery make me a Cheshire cat themed cake back in 2015 (Mad Hatter took my seat at 1900 PF and tried to steal my cake!), and if I ever make it back to Paris...it's my understanding that he's a potential meet and greet character option at DLP.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good morning friends. Pink is my very favorite color especially in brighter lighter shades like cotton candy

Streaks of pink in God's sky as the sun rises.

Light pink carnations that are budding are my favorite flower.

My childhood stuffed animal rabbit Minty.

 

[Grand Koalafornian]

pink:

1. little pink kitty noses! I'm such a cat lady
2. pretty flowers - any kind
3. the joy pink brings my wife (it's her favorite color)

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Good morning friends. Pink is my very favorite color especially in brighter lighter shades like cotton candy

Streaks of pink in God's sky as the sun rises.

Light pink carnations that are budding are my favorite flower.

My childhood stuffed animal rabbit Minty.

And Dumbo's ears in your avatar.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Aw extra hug Daisy Duck, you are so right, my friend Sweet dreams with a hug to all.

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Aw extra hug Daisy Duck, you are so right, my friend Sweet dreams with a hug to all.

Thanks, @flyingdumbo127 ! It's so great to see you back on here! It wasn't the same without you!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic (Wed, 4/16) - 3 delicate things you're grateful for

 

[slo]

Good Wednesday Morning

#1 - My babies - My greatest gifts from God - my delicate little babies

#2 - Roses - I love roses and those petals are very delicate

#3 - Grandma’s Christmas Tree Topper - It’s an angel that is very old and very delicate. I think it’s approximately 80 years old.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

My glass Christmas ornaments !!

The items in my curio cabinet - my figurines and other breakable items that are treasures to me

My fine China - it’s very old - I don’t get it out very often but treat it like liquid gold when I do worried the whole time a piece will break - it’s more fur looking at than for using

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Yolks - I'm a big fan of a runny egg (sunny side up, poached, etc.) so keeping that delicate yolk intact is critical.

Holiday ornaments - I've had a number break over the years, so I just do what I can to keep them safe.

Edible Cake Toppers - Over the years, I've made a number of edible topper pieces. They're usually extremely fragile but I'm always so pleased when they survive long enough for photos and parties. I've had a few self destruct that really drives this point home.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Thank you dear Daisy so much. I missed you and everyone else in our kind thread family. It means so much to me to check in daily and know that each of you are okay

By my faith God's precious gift of life to me and dad.

I mentioned Minty (stuffed animal rabbit) yesterday. She and Benjy (stuffed animal dog) are in delicate but much-loved condition.

 

[bluecastle]

Pink:
The streaks of pink in the sky at sunset and sunrise
I love that my DGD always adds pink when she draws rainbows
When I was a kid, I loved pink, strawberry Nestle’s Quik! (Can’t imagine drinking that now)

Fragile:
Christmas ornaments
Some of my saved antiques from years ago, especially a pin dish from the movie set of Gone With the Wind
Homemade cards, letters, and Valentines that I have saved

 

[citruscurtis]

Delicate are the hands gathering autumn leaves with a delicate stroke of the rake to feel the air and hear autumn delicately tip toeing away..and making a pile in the middle of the lawn for children to sprint and jump...then composting the leaves..to discover months later the lace pattern of the leaf.. much like a delicate spider

 

[PollyannaMom]

In honor of ...
Today's Challenge (Thursday, 4/17) - Five things you're grateful for (any category you like or no particular category at all)

 

[slo]

Happy Thursday Morning Friends!

#1 - Life - Grateful that the good Lord blessed us with another day

#2 - Oxygen - Grateful for oxygen we breathe to keep us alive

#3 - Medications - Grateful for them to give me/us better quality of life

#4 - Strength - Grateful that I have the strength to keep me active and healthy

#5 - My Five Senses - All 5 work as they should and I’m extremely grateful for that

 

[WDWEPCOT]

My five fingers - they don’t always work great - I’m constantly banging one of them broken a couple but I’m grateful they are still functioning considering my injury !!!

My five toes - see above with exception I’ve broken more of these than I care to mention so grateful I have them and they work !!

Most modern Medicine- I’m grateful that we have so much better medication actually that we have medication antibiotics and things to help treat things that we didn’t have 20 years ago very grateful

My House - I’m extremely grateful to have my house I love my house

My Pets - people say why did you get pets at your age why do you have animals because they bring me great joy and aggravation sometimes but mostly joy and unconditional love

My Friends

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Diet and Weight Loss Edition...

Kitchen Scale - As much as I hate counting and measuring, the kitchen scale always adds a dose of reality and honesty to my nutrition. I've been going for a daily calorie deficit for a while now by my progress began to slow down a bit. So, I broke out the scale and have been measuring for the last nearly 2 weeks. My last two body weigh ins were significantly improved now that I'm being honest with myself on portion sizes and the actual calories involved.

Lily's Chocolate - I had been relying on Kroger's sugar free when I really needed something to satisfy that candy style sweet tooth that also wouldn't ruin my plans but my body never seemed to respond well to Kroger brand so I just gave it up. An influencer I follow who is really good at sorting out the nonsense from the good stuff was big on Lily's and it's often on discount at Kroger. It's sweetened differently (stevia) than the Kroger sugar free, it's got 10 fewer calories per serving, a smidge more protein, and lower sugar alcohols. All in all, it's been great so far and it's been a nice add in for the super sweet blackberries that are in season right now.

Edamame Fettuccini - I love pasta but the standard stuff, while yummy, is kind of empty calories. So, I've been trying to use pasta alternatives to boost my nutrition. While I'm also a fan of red lentil pasta (when it comes to the variety of alternatives), this edamame stuff is my absolute favorite. It reminds me a bit of spinach pasta. It also has a whopping 24 grams of protein per serving and 12 grams of dietary fiber.

Home Gym/Trails/Standing Desk - The fitness side of getting healthy again started at home back in mid December, about a month and a half after I took the first baby steps in playing with nutrition (it's all sort of snowballed). In the early days, before my body could really handle all that I'm doing right now, it was just trying to get in a small walk before work before my feet started screaming at me, followed by a ride on the stationary bike in the evening in the 10-15 mile range...as well as some arm work. That small 1-1.5 mile before work daily walk has blossomed into 3-4 miles on weekday mornings (up to 10 miles on weekends), those bike rides have shifted to 20-22 miles, and the arm routines have increased in all sorts of ways- including things involving exercise balls...as well as some weighted leg work with kettlebells, the step bench, and the bigger dumbbells. The standing desk also gets me on my feet and shifting around for a few extra hours a day.

Gym Membership - Love it or hate it, Planet Fitness is a very affordable option if you want a gym workout. We just had one open up about 5 minutes from home and it's the jolt of convenient strength training and cardio variety that my journey desperately needed. The one we previously belonged to wasn't in a great area and could take up to a 45 minute drive in after work traffic. So, this close one is a real blessing. I've swapped 20+ miles on the bike 2-3x a week with an hour on the elliptical and my gym arm and leg days (which are 4-5 days per week) now involve really challenging myself so I can build more muscle to aid in burning more fat. I've always loved going to the gym, so it's kind of comforting to be back at it.

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Utah's five national parks:

Arches
Bryce Canyon
Canyonlands
Capitol Reef
Zion

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Amen to the precious blessing from God of a new day, dear Slo.

Jessica one of my therapists has been helping me regain better balance. One exercise I sometimes do with her (she is right by me if needed) is while holding onto the walker with one hand, reach out touch her held up hand with my free hand. Not always easy for me to do but by His grace I do get into a rhythm.

Dad is sure a present I cherish from God.

By God's healing of me, I am getting stronger daily.

Five of my favorite songs/hymns are: Holy, Holy, Holy, A Channel of God's Love, O Holy Night, Forever by Chris Tomlin, and Hands by Jewel.

The Disney "fab five," of course!