Fitflops, tea and a foot massage

1. I finally succumb and get myself a pair of Fitflops. They're uber comfortable.
2. A lazy afternoon is spent having tea at a friend's newly-renovated home. No scones or cake but there's dim sum instead. And fruit salad and raspberry sorbet. And of course, tea.
3. There's time for a foot reflexology massage. After the pain comes immense relief.

An email, a free afternoon and a Feb meeting

1. I receive an email informing me that I've fulfilled all the requirements of the certification course I enrolled in back in late 2010. To say I'm relieved and thankful would be an understatement. There's a smidgen of pride too that I've managed to complete the course.
2. I take the afternoon off from work. There's time to visit my homeopathic practitioner, go grocery shopping and make a pot of vegetable soup for dinner.
3. A friend calls and offers to arrange for a gathering in mid-Feb. It'll be nice to meet and catch up with everyone.

Surprises, good news and a gathering

1. I get a pleasant surprise when I check the mail. Two surprises actually. A friend many miles away has sent a card wishing me a Happy 2012. Another friend has sent a book written by a former mutual schoolmate. Love.
2. A letter from the hospital delivers some good news. I haven't said much but I have been going out of my mind with worry this past month. I'm not entirely out of the woods yet - there are a couple more health appointments to go - but I can feel a fair bit of the anxiety and worry unravelling and fading away.
3. I get an invitation on Facebook to attend a gathering of old schoolfriends in a few weeks. I've mentioned it before - it's nice to be remembered by others.

Experimenting, Glee and a phone call

1. There's time this afternoon to make some jewellery. I experiment with some resin I've had on hand for a long while. Two rings and three pendants now sit under a cover waiting for the resin to cure. 

2. I catch up on episodes of Glee and spend two hours singing along to the songs. 

3. The phone rings and it's a dear friend calling all the way from Paris. We share a happy hour catching up with each other. 

P.S. Happy New Year everyone! I'd like to wish us all peace, joy and health in 2012. 

Sleep, books and an appointment

1. I enjoy the first restful sleep in weeks, and wake with little neck pain. All thanks to a new, extra-firm pillow. It's amazing how it's often the little things that matter.
2. After weeks of not reading and feeling restless and antsy as a result, I place a reservation at the library for several books. The long weekend shall be spent immersed in other worlds.
3. I get an email confirming a health appointment in a few weeks. A little bit of anxiety rolls off my shoulders.

Recovering, some cash and peppermint tea

1. I wake up a little breathless, but by the time I head into the office, I'm feeling quite a bit better than I have in the past few days. This flu bug is a tough one but I think I'm finally getting the better of it.
2. First day back at work after the long Christmas weekend, and I'm running late. There's no choice but to take a taxi...thank goodness I happen to have some cash in my purse.
3. A nice cup of hot peppermint tea soothes and calms me as I start the work day.

Ill, gifts and Christmas packages

1. In a month where I've been ill almost every week - and scared and anxious because of it - I'm thankful for the feeling that I'm recovering and that things might actually be OK.
2. Holiday gifts await me on my desk as I step into the office this morning. I spend a happy half hour opening them and thanking colleagues.
3. I get news that the package I ordered for a friend has shipped and is on its way. She'll get it in time for Christmas.