Grats from last Tuesday, done in Word because offline due to storm

I am grateful: 1. I am grateful for all the life-expertise Li has given me. 2. I am grateful that L. has been so loving now. I “need” that right now. 3. I am grateful that I can put the word need in quotes! 4. I am grateful that I made it through that night, just fine. It was spooky here and a little lonely. But I was fine! 5. And – that adds to my sense of self and being-fine-ness! 6. I am grateful that I have the 2 flashlights 7. And lots of batteries 8. And that J helped me with one flashlight and batteries 9. And that that woman at the party the other night told me to use a match and I could still use the stove 10. And so I just made tea! 11. Didn’t want to open fridge to get the coffee, but am having nice caffeinated tea (to avoid the headache). 12. I am so grateful that I had shelter in that hurricane last night. I hope and pray for the homeless. Maybe they were in shelters of some sort? 13. I am very lucky! Sitting here now, with a little – a little(!) sunlight, on sofa, with cup of tea and laptop and book, “Nicholas and Alexandra” and a flashlight. Very cozy, in fact! 14. And I played some on an Impromptu I could do by memory. That was wonderful. 15. And I might actually go with O to Russia next summer! Oh my gosh! 16. I hear the trucks outside. Maybe power will get fixed sooner rather than later. 17. Right now I am almost sort of having fun (8:17 am) 18. I am grateful for my breath 19. And for how delicious this tea is 20. And that I’m doing my spiritual work 21. And might meditate later. Just happy breaths; happy breaths 22. I am safe 23. And somewhat sound lol 24. Humor 25. A night – albeit forced – without tv 26. L in my life 27. J still in my life 28. M in my life 29. And that M and I texted each other this morning 30. And L and I emailed (on cell phones) and I had texted too 31. And L has power! His neighbor/friend gave him something generator to use! 32. This tea is hot and sweet. So nice 33. My fingers 34. That I am typing now. 35. My feet 36. My legs. My knees are in some sort of state lately, but I am able to walk – a lot – and that is lucky! 37. The gorgeous, amazing new outdoor mall by me. And I intend to walk there a LOT this year! 38. That I have a job 39. And am able to do it 40. Well 41. I will call my mother in a little while. Then turn the phone back off 42. Cold cereal 43. And it is whole grain 44. And not sugary. Yay. 45. I am no longer sick. That was awful yesterday. Maybe it was food poisoning. 46. I am so grateful that I know God 47. And that some people read this blog. Oh, thank you God, for that 48. And that maybe it is helping somebody. 49. And for the change. At first I only “needed” to know I was “not alone in cyberspace.” Now I want to *help * somebody(ies) else! 50. I am grateful 51. That my Scrabble Blast game is still on: ) 52. That I have the school laptop here too. Lucky me! 53. That it is not storming right now. 54. That I talked to J last night 55. And my mother 56. And St yesterday morning 57. And O has texted me (and I’ve answered) like 3 times! To see that I’m okay. Yay! 58. That I have come to love her 59. And she to love me 60. Jo – and all the help she’s given me over the years regarding computers and her compassion and kindness 61. That L said he’ll be happy to take me to the knitting store any time 62. That I have started his sweater. And it’s coming nice, I think. 63. And it is so soft. He was the one who was “insistent” on that 64. Good movies 65. Good books 66. Long books 67. Authors 68. Pillows 69. Throw pillows 70. Sofa 71. And other sofa 72. And loveseat. Wow 73. That L and I had taken in the outdoor furniture 74. And J reminded me of some other things to take in 75. That I can see 76. And talk 77. And breathe 78. And I have water 79. And toothpaste 80. And a toothbrush 81. And one at L’s 82. And that St offered me to go there if I needed 83. And that her kids are doing so well 84. That M got to see Ji yesterday for her birthday, after all! 85. And that she is NOT considering – I’d better not put it here 86. Email 87. Maybe I will knit again later 88. That J called and woke me yesterday morning and told me to get to the store right then because the winds were up already 89. And that I went 90. And when they didn’t have crackers, I went to the other one 91. Where I got not only crackers, but fresh ginger. 92. And both helped me so much! 93. And that S and Jo called! To help me because L told them I was sick 94. They (and she is a nurse) think it might be food poisoning. From a habit that L has in his kitchen. I will talk to him about it this weekend. Gently 95. That S always reminds me (although I feel I don’t need it) to say these things gently to L. And that helps me remember the possibilities about how he may have grown up, omg. 96. Thich Nhat Hanh 97. My safe airplane travels every time I’ve gone 98. That I went to London!!!!! 99. By myself!!!!!!!!!!! 100. And thoroughly ENJOYED it!!!! Oh, thank you, God.