10 things to be thankful for

Hello there,

Just me, dropping in for a little counting of blessings!  I'd love to see if you posted the same! Do leave me a link if you do.

1.  So grateful to see my Dad, Stepmum and Sister today for my sister's birthday. Obviously, it has been the first time we've seen them  for a long time (since February 21st).  They have a huuuuuuuge garden and loads of space in it so it was very easy to be able to visit them.  We had SUCH a lovely time and lots and lots of giggles as well as delicious food!
2.  For having survived my first BIG supermarket trip. We went to Waitrose yesterday (a big one) to get my dad some bits and pieces for a birthday hamper and it was fine.  People in there were so much at waiting (though not everyone) and it had nice wide aisles and plenty of tills so it was fine...unlike Lidl near school.
3.  For the delicious Teriyaki tofu I ate yesterday! On the way back from going to get my Dad's presents, we passed a new Takeaway place called Little Tofu Co and they had amazing tofu and everything they package is 100% biodegradable! So nice not to get plastic!
4.  For our garden.  Every day, I am amazed, humbled and grateful!
5. For my Deputy Head taking into account the fact that I have such a huge journey by Public transport and making it so my going to school time is only 2 days a week whilst they have manpower to make it like this (it may change if more children come in). I am grateful that I won't have to battle with Public transport every day of the week whilst having the time to get my music lessons online for the children. Whether or not they are accessing them, it is important to do it for those who ARE doing it! My school are going back tomorrow with Year 6 (the other year groups will be going back 3 days later, and then 3 days later subsequently).
6.  For lovely time with CBC.  Anyone who knows CBC and I in real life, knows we can bicker for England, but we really have been glad to spend this time with each other in lockdown. We've had a lovely weekend with each other and the past few months.
7.  Especially at the moment, I am grateful for good health.
8.  For space.  I have said this before but having the space to move around, be separate from CBC if I needed to be (he cannot work in the same room as me...he needs silence to work...and gets put off by me).  I cannot imagine how hard it
9.  For free speech and for the privileges I have and have had.  As we are seeing movement to try and become a more anti-racist society, I am thankful that I have not had difficulties purely because of my skin colour or ethnic background.  I am grateful that we have opportunities to try and change things for the better,
10. I am grateful for friendships and kindness in the world. Every good thing that happens, every kind gesture, every positive thought, every sign of gratitude, every show of friendship, every good thing.

What are you grateful for today?
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