myself :D

My wonderful wife for helping me get my confidence back. (Not there yet)

blind luck

Internet :D

A job with benefits. a mind that still allows me to soak up and retain knowledge.

a son who can remind me of stuff that I forget and interpret the words I'm searching for but am making nonsense instead :D

summer rain storms
sleeping babies
my pets
the smell of fabric softener
crystal light
renewed goals
pictures of the past
forgiveness
cartoons
sleeping out on the trampoline
dance music
diet cherry dr. pepper
home made ice cream
flip-flops
hairspray
honesty
love
compassion
passion

The SUN. I live in northern Minnesota and we have only a couple months out of the year where it's actually nice and sunny. The rest is all severe cold or rain. It's hard to be upbeat when it's 20 below zero outside! We've had high 80's all week! (rare!)

I'm grateful for being able to read about all the troubles other ADDers have. I don't feel so alone after joining this forum. Thank you everyone!

Stuff and things

Three day weekends.

Music

boobies

warm showers

coffee! coffee! coffee! and chocolate!

All the different points of view available on this forum.

Friends.

The hummingbirds that are visiting all the different flowers in my garden.They are especially attracted to anything red, thus they love the BeeBalm that's growing all over the gardens.

Family, friends, my health

My mom. She knows the right things to do.

Tomorrow

The beach. It's nice to breathe in the fresh air.

Knowing my day will be more structured and more comfortable tomorrow.

My burgundy leather couch, it's snuggliciouse.

Grace.

Communication. Geez, I never thought I'd be grateful for that.

The memories that I have of my mom.She died 2yrs. ago & there isn't a day that passes that I don't think about her.I am finally at the point where I can think about her without breaking down.I always am trying to think of the good things that went on when she was still alive instead of the illness that took her life at 72yrs.old.

mobile phones and international calling plans

sick days,the beach and getting payed for my day off:D

im sure this must have been posted by other members, but too lazy to read all posts.

"Today im gratefull for meeting others with the same A.D.D. Adhd stuff on this forum"

Who help me to understand it better and make me feel relieved that im not going nuts. cuz so called normal everyday good people have it too. (and some eccentric ones as well like me! lol

My amazing boyfriend. Today is our 3 year anniversary of being a couple. :D I'm so lucky to have him. He understands how I am and loves me anyway. <3

(sorry for all the mush) :p

Today I am grateful for Sarek, Turbochica and my real time friend Heather. :)

Grateful for getting my paycheck. I only had $2 in my checking account earlier....

Time.

My amazing boyfriend. Today is our 3 year anniversary of being a couple. :D I'm so lucky to have him. He understands how I am and loves me anyway. <3

(sorry for all the mush) :p

I love the mush. When an ADDer finds someone that accepts them for who they are, it's an awesome thing. I'm so happy for you.

My sister. She completely gets me. She validates me.

Life :D

Co-workers who aren't afraid to utilize common sense. :) How refreshing!

An awesome landlord

the gift of hope.

The capacity to keep going when every fiber of my being wants to stop.

Being able to decorate my husband's grave- to communicate to the world that in that place are the remains of someone who was and is loved deeply.

No longer caring what anyone might think or say about the validity of my grief.

The beautiful souls who share their hearts and stories here, making it possible for others to learn and grow from each experience. Much love and gratitude to you.

Being alive and loved! (^ V ^)b

being alive

grieving

The farmer's market and our garden. Keep it local, keep it fresh. :)

having brilliant people in my life

Great friends with great advice.

the folks who commented on my thread bout "the girl" and gave me the kick in the **** I needed to man up, take care of myself first and ask her out.

Doctors

The beautiful weather that we are having.

Internet cafes!

Today I am greatful <3

Clouds

My comfy bed.

Mild summer breezes. :)

Sleep

A day off. It's a holiday here. I did NOTHING. also the jets that were in the parade, flew over our town and then 2 min later they were on TV. Very cool.

a surprise visit from the teenage girl who used to babysit my kids before she moved way out west.

I knew she was in town and looked out my kitchen window and saw two girls walking down the street and thought, could that be??

Sure enough, 30 minutes later she knocked on our door. I'm tickled that she would stop by. She was walking thru the neighborhood reminiscing. They moved away before she started high school.

She was with 2 of her friends (all starting college in the fall). I think my middle school-aged sons didn't mind either.;)

Now, back to the yard work.

Lower temperatures and less humidity. Ahhhhhhh

My father.He is so supportive of our family & we all go to him for advice.

My job!This forum and understanding people:)

Hyper focus

Smokey- me, too!

This evening I hyperfocused like a mofo and trimmed shrubs, pulled weeds, edged the sidewalk (with a handtool since my edger is broken), raked, swept, watered flowers, bagged up all the cuttings. It was awesome.

It got dark in the last hour and nobody was around to interrupt me or try to get me to stop. I knew I was doing it, too and got giddy that I could ride it out until I felt like stopping.

Usually me + hyperfocus = massive frustration and mental irritation

Not tonight! Woo hoo!

Hyperfocus

my ingenuity :D

i keep on looking for, and finding ways to improve everything :)

the edit button.

That I'm finally doing a job that has aspects relevent to my degree after 13 years after graduating. I'm having so much fun.

I'm grateful today for feeling pretty good about myself today. Took initiative at work this morning. Saved a disaster here. :)

My parents and their open door policy

apples!

Things worked out ok today and sometimes that's good enough.

my amazing brain

I'm grateful for that my younger sister gave birth to a healthy girl two days ago!

And I am grateful for that my mum can babysitt the kids tomorrow night so hubby and I can go out and enjoy life. Two years since last time.

being able to go to the beer garden last night, and being able to get up on time for work this morning.

Especially grateful my boss told me good job- first time in a year (^ o ^)v

friends and fam

Positive feelings.

a good nights sleep, sunshine, great family support, being forgiven for past mistakes

Sufficient self awareness to give myself plenty of time to complete a task.

Technological advancements. We will finally get a new router fir our wifi.

Not getting pulled over by a cop.

My nephew, who is willing to cut the grass in exchange for a little pocket change and some home cooked food. :)

My husband who fixed my lawn mower.

cute kids

My wife taking my turn with the baby and letting me sleep those extra minutes.

Today (or night) am I grateful for that hubby and I got home safe from down town and had a nice time. And that I didn't get angry at anyone. :D There's always something that p*sses me of.
Now I'm going to bed.

family

All of the things my husband does routinely, without complaint, on a daily basis. His absence for a week has given me a much different perspective on just how much he does. What a precious man.

Beaches (even though I don't live near the ocean and am not currently at a beach, I'm glad they exist).

the beach

Fitz's Cream Soda.

Peace and quiet that allowed me to enjoy some really good sleep.

Summer,harley Davidson rides and oh so good italian ice!

Patching things up with a friend

Water

my supervisor... today it took the time to talk with me and give me advice about my ADD. Things aren't always good for me at work. I often forget things and make the same mistakes and he often yells at me..but today I'm grateful that he listened at is willing to help me.

More supervisor praise here too.......I got an email response regarding an issue that I want to bring up with someone from another department. I often get too aggressive and people respond negatively. So this time I asked for guidance prior to taking action.

His response was, "To quote the Lorax - Unless someone cares an awful lot - nothing is going to get done - it's not." Then he said, "I am sure you will care for something new an awful lot awful soon or you would not be you:)"

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Ritalin :D
eases my mind

air conditioning

the rain has stopped, the sun is shinning.

Getting to ride on a Harley Davidson! :)

My day off,gawd im dreading of going back to work tomorrow:(If you lived closer Id take you on a ride LMF

My day off,gawd im dreading of going back to work tomorrow:(If you lived closer Id take you on a ride LMF



I'd love to!!!!!!!!!!!! It's only 10 hours from here. :rolleyes:


What's LMF - Lacking Moral Fiber?

Let Me Fly?

Today I am grateful for addforums :)

I'm grateful for sexy women :D

No you love my family,just thought Id abbreviate it,didnt realize it would make for such confusion.Sorry

No worries. :)

direction

i am thankful for sunscreen

My friends here at the ADDforums.I had to go to a family party on Sunday which I was really scared to go to.Jules told me to imagine the people naked to take the pressure off.I did & it made me laugh out loud.I did ok at the party & I didn't freak out being around a lot of people!

The internet

Praise.

My husband and step-daughter's flight arriving safely and getting the phone call that they are back home safe and sound.

flavored coffee

A job!!!! To keep a roof over our heads and feed my kids...

The tent my co-worker offered to give me that will go to a homeless person for shelter.

getting callS asking me if i would want to work for them..... :D

Sarah Sweets, I see a reflection of myself that makes me feel good; I am filled with joy when I hear of her love for her kids.

Everything. Recently I've been feeling like I'm the luckiest person in the world. I have food, water, and a shelter. I've been privileged enough to get to have lived with wonderful cats my whole life. I'm in the best ballet school I could imagine for myself with the best people and the most magical times. I got to meet this one person who has changed my life so much for the better, she's amazing. Just getting to know someone like her...I feel like I don't "deserve" that. But I have that, and so much more. Damn...And I've gotten to ride horses, learn the piano, and just so much more. <3 :)

In spite of the pouring rain, I don't feel awful today (things have been rough at work lately), and, my hair looks nice.

this week at work hasn't been the hell it usually is. If I have a little more time I might just be able to get into a long lasting groove.

Waking up to a fresh harvest of fresh kale, arugula, cucumbers, and tomatoes that my husband picked and washed today. :)

Someone did something INCREDIBLY nice for me this evening and I am wildly grateful for that person.

For getting up to go to the restroom and catching my kids up. lol. Trying to create a culture of mutual trust in the family. I have gotten up a few times and caught them in bed on time and I just feel that catching them slipping is a really good thing as well :)

TV and my Laptop :D

2 more wake ups till vacation!! woo hooo

Grace and mercy.

Vacation at the beach on Saturday!!! For two weeks!! Woo Hoo!!

ADDForums

hope

...

Angry music :D

have to get rid of this anxiety ;)

My husband for researching what might be wrong with me instead of reading the golf forum.

Companionship

These forums & all the incredible members who make this site what it is.

Water

Electricity

Air conditioning

Today I am grateful for Saturdays :)

Mother nature cooperating with my vacation plans just as I hoped for. *whew*

All the posts up there that made me smile and laugh :)

A quiet day at work and beautiful weather

The chance to get to a friends cottage for the afternoon. It was beautiful!!

My kittens stalking each other and unabashedly tearing through the laundry on the couch and the paper work on the table to do it!

Midol Extra Strength :)

Good friends. I love them very much.

Forgiveness

Today I am grateful for motherhood. If you read the post I made earlier on this thread, about the kittens, you are surely going to be rolling in a moment.

Ok so I get up this morning and find two slices of banana bread on my desk. Well, they were still moist so I put them in the kitchen. The kids do leave things out right? Then later I though, man the cats stink this morning, a bit later, I couldnt believe the way they were tearing through the kitchen, I heard chairs sqeaking around and stacks of paper getting messed up.

So a bit later I am hungry and I decided to grab that plate of banana bread. I went to the kitchen but it was not there. I though, well, I must have left it on the desk. No. Hmmm, good lord I guess I ate it and forgot that I ate it. Np. I got some more.

I just went in the kitchen because that cats are purring so loud and at the same time I hear more papers falling off the table. I look under the table to see what they have that has them so excited and see feet and pink leggings.

My 12 year old got up around 3 and came down to study for her entrance exam to the private school she will be attending this year after 3 years of being homeschooled. She heard my alarm which goes off at 330 every morning and bolted to the kitchen. Got under the table and hid. The first chair noise was her getting up to get her bread, the smell, well you can figure that out, the purring? Ya, they wanted her attention under the table.

HAHAHA! I remember skipping school with my friends in fourth grade and having to hide in the closet and try not to breath when my friends mom came home on her lunch hour.

Too Funny.

Coffee! today I am grateful for coffee. Last weekend I was out, and trying to motivate myself on a weekend when I don't have to get up for work is like pulling teeth. Now to just find the motivation to grind the beans, fill up the water and hit "On". Amazing how even that can be a huge task.

my amazing ability to tolerate annoying people- I know very un-ADD

Adderall, Midol, and the idea to add a little shot or two of coffee to my breakfast smoothie. Dear lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth. ;)

Nice people

Unmanagable's Midol, it seems to be putting her in a chipper mood.

Unmanagable's Midol, it seems to be putting her in a chipper mood.

And my loved ones are extremely grateful for it as well. :D

People who are weirder than I am... LOL

People who are weirder than I am... LOL

I am grateful for people that make me look weirder then I really am. :p

for two consecutive days without rain in Edmonton. keep your fingers crossed for me.

People who are weirder than I am... LOL

I am grateful for people that make me look weirder then I really am. :p

Hey... We should hang one day!!! :D:D:D

Grateful for my husband taking the time to go get a raised air bed that will work with the battery operated air pump. I didn't read the fine print when I ordered one. Imagine that. :) No sleeping on the ground at the festival after all!! Yay!!!

summer

summer

I'll be grateful for Winter once it gets here. Heat sucks.

Hey... We should hang one day!!! :D:D:D

You don't wanna hang with me.
I'm a loner Dotty, a rebel.

Old Friends.Today a friend of mine from the 1970's invited me to a party he's having.He is having a Pig roast & lots of old friends will be there.I think I will go.

being able to hug my baby daughter after coming home from work...especially while she's sleeping...(- v -) z z z

friends on ADDforums.

kindness shown to me by a dear friend

Finally getting everything on the list for our trip. Maybe I should double check......again. ;)

naps
dental insurance (kid getting braces)
cheeseburgers
diet soda

Driving home ok.

finally getting a good night's sleep last night...

finally getting a good night's sleep last night...

Quit the WoW early last night?!

I am grateful for EYEFORGOT, she now has me hungry for cheeseburgers. :p

The air conditioning.......that I won't feel again until OMG o'clock Sunday night.
Ahhhhhhhhhhh...........soak it up.......chill.....for real.......you're getting sleeeeepy (ier)...............

Turbochica's poetry.

Turbochica's poetry.

Metzie's comment here and on my blog:)

Today is my Friday, and tonight is pizza night...

My bed (because I'm getting sleepy).

re-runs
dollar theaters
swap meets
BBQ sauce
dental floss

Not having to go back to work until Aug. 3rd. :D

poetry

My 3 dogs.They give so much comfort to me yet ask for nothing in return.

Tutors

summer...cuz im learning not to take it for granted

music artists

medicine

I am going away!!! That is if I ever get around to packing. I just found out I could go with my neice and sister to visit my relatives in New Brunswick today. So I am soooooooo grateful that I get to go on a road trip!!!

Crying

I am beyond grateful that I finally found my bank card!!!!!!

Friends :D

Knowing I have adhd

Awesome people

Awesome people

Awe, thanks Smokey! Im grateful for you too. ;)

Escaping serious injury today at work.

These forums & all the very kind & caring folks that are here.

my 12 step group.

My dear friends :) <3

Water. :D

still thankful for doctors

Thankful that I doctored in the vacation slip at work and had me a nice 4 day weekend again.YES!:D

invoices all approved and sent out (this was an NT nightmare for me at work) AND my boss is on vacation as of tonight :)

Tgif:)

The jerzee shore!OH ya:D

The police not knocking on my door,yet.................

The police not knocking on my door,yet.................

oh no, what do you mean by "yet"? LOL

for not succumbing to injury...for now

The good soaking rainstorm that gave relief to the gardens.

Classic rock n roll

good friends not from my pos highschool

For my wife putting up with me and her delicious home cooked meals (^ v ^)v

Being able to go home on time- first time in a year!!!

Johnny successfully not able to procrastinate for a day. Woot.

Oh crap here we go again.

Keep Walking

Johnny Walker.

Fig Newtons, they really are good, :)

People who really love and care about me.

caffeine

Sunshine and ripe plums and cherries on the trees - don't have to go shopping.

the fact that people will let me just whine and biatch at time without holding it against me or trying to argue. today could've been a really really bad day

Theres still time to.WANNA START?:D

my little brother. he's just a content guy. it makes me happy.

Today marks my 10th anniversary of coming to Japan. I'm grateful for all of the friends I've made and adventures I've had here.

My brother, sister in law, their baby on the way, and my two year old nephew who I babysat for tonight. Babysitting is so much diff when its for my family... It doesn't feel like a job or something. I love that little guy sooo much.

I always wanted to see Japan,I like its charm and lure from samurais,to geisha girls to kabuki to there wild race cars they put out and the rest of there powersports.Im now afraid w the situation over there and the radiation that it might be I never get to go there now.

Are you grateful for Japan? Its beautiful. My mom loved it. Speaking of commercials I was watching funny ones on youtube and kept coming across weird Japanese commercials. Type in weird Japanese commercials. I don't know how to explain them but you'll see....

For my 16 year old daughter Who made me reliaze what I need to do I love her more than anything in the world!!

Second chances

Couponing Blog Sites.

Derek Walcott.

I always wanted to see Japan,I like its charm and lure from samurais,to geisha girls to kabuki to there wild race cars they put out and the rest of there powersports.Im now afraid w the situation over there and the radiation that it might be I never get to go there now.

The radiation isn't an issue now, but everyone here is shying away from food grown in the area of the fallout. I live pretty far away. You should come when you get the chance. There are alot of fascinating things here. I sure do miss the States though... especially Lucky Charms and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.:D

I sure do miss the States though... especially Lucky Charms and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.:D

DON'T GET ME STARTED! I go back for vacation in less than 2 weeks. The office is quiet. It's raining again. I am in one of these rare yet profound periods of missing the states, terribly.
I'm really grateful though that it's so calm at work!

Beer.
It calms me down when I feel panicked.

A place to sleep.

my most awesome son :)

Back to School nonsense. I got some killer deals on paper goods and organizers today. NOW I NEED TO GET FREAKING WRITING ALREADY!

Character flaws. With out them were would this world be? ;)

Character flaws. With out them were would this world be? ;)
oh wow! at first I was going to ask you to expand on that and explain but you got me thinking. so true if/when you think about that!

oh wow! at first I was going to ask you to expand on that and explain but you got me thinking. so true if/when you think about that!

Well, actually I was kidding... but, yeah I guess its just a round about way of saying Im grateful that everyones is unique.

Grateful I was born in a Country where you can be one of the most unsuccessful people in it, but still eat like a king

Change

Being

mom (not bio mom) coming to band today. if you want an explanation then pm me

Having Friday and Monday off- LONG WEEKEND!!!

My friends.

Sleep

SaTuRdAyS..... WHOOT WHOOT!!!! Time to playay!

Going riding or offroading?

My husband, who is very helpful & kind to me when I have depression/panic attacks, even though he has no idea what they are.In the 36yrs. we have been together I've never seen him get depressed.He will get in a bad mood once in awhile but he doesn't have anything like I do.

Hope.

That tiny speck of optimism that always hangs out in the back of your head no matter where you go or what you do. That one that you can't see or feel or touch, you just know it's there, watching out for you. Willing to grow if you let it and notice it.

Family

Grilled cheese sandwiches

The doctor, who wasn't afraid to prescribe a painkiller for my back.Nowadays doctors are afraid to prescribe a painkiller just as other doctors are afraid to prescribe properly for ADD.

Pizza delivery. Hope you're doing ok buddy.

My boss not coming to work today... Almost as good as a holiday. (he's not sick so it's okay to be happy)