Hubby Greg, for loving me unconditionally through all of my good & bad days since 2012
Purring cats greet me every morning before dawn, happy I’m up & asking, ‘treats?’
Yummy diy un-coffee with frothed milk, cinnamon, mint, vanilla, or marshmallows depending my mood
Facebook memories remind me of many fun moments & milestones since 2002
Birds chirping cheerfully in the dark around 4am, waiting for daylight, like me
Dawn always comes after the darkest, coldest nights
Sky lightening gradually until golden light lands on the tops of the evergreens, first cheerful deck views
Starting everyday easily with G’s, “Good morning, beautiful” 😊
Bright blue skies
Warmer & sunnier than usual early spring, mid April
Early beach walks with very few people around, how we’ve always liked it
All our needs within walking distance from our door: small grocery stores, prescriptions, mailbox, etc
Morning yoga & G likes it!
Cooking healthy food together 3 squares a day
Public parks & gardens continue to be full of spring blooms, with audiences
Encouraging facebook groups such as Katrine’s Choosing Happiness & Michelle’s Monday Morning Connections
Friends who keep in touch daily online
Friends who love paper & snail mail as much as I do, thanks Michelle Currie!
Long time cowoker friend, Susan Knight, for thinking my daily positives summary is ‘keeping us all going’ & book study leader, Michelle, for thinking I’m ‘a light that shines’
Facetime with cousin nurse Corinne
Chat & email with my eldest great aunt Eleanor (pushing 90 & as chipper as ever, like Gram was
Always pleasant to talk on the phone with my aunt Willow
Fun & encouraging shows to enjoy thanks to celebs still broadcasting from home (Live with Kelly & Ryan, & Late Show with Jimmy Fallon)
YouTube channels: Hunker Down with Harry (Connick Jr.) & Music Mam (my aunt Rachel chatting about her loves of music & the Vinyl Community)
Em’s tech support re: my new phone & helping to set up my YouTube channel, finally: Adreanna’s Island Treasures
Sharing my love of story telling online with 3 Friday morning story times so far, & latest video has over 63 views via Facebook
A home library of books & dvds that will entertain us for years, if needed
Local fm radio 102.3 the Wave & 93.7 JR Country
Island news at 5pm for latest updates & local good news, new Upside segment is fun & positive, replacing Sports atm
Condo we love that is cozy, but inexpensive re strata fees
Top floor, 4th floor views feel safe & cheerful since it’s the sunny side as of about 10am
All of our family here, near, & far are staying healthy, so far
Library shut down in a timely fashion, keeping staff & public safe
Many food services & coffee shops & food trucks are still open to help give a bit of ‘normal’ feeling such Timmy’s & McDonald’s & Panago
A reliable vehicle (that I’ve loved since 2003 & has done quadruple duty as an office, concert venue, napping spot, & road tripper) to get us to where we need to go for grocery delivery to G’s mom or helping my folks in Qualicum
Serene soothing beaches to park at & enjoy the view
Ditto for beaches to walk on with less than 5 people seen between 830-1030am
Sun sparkling on the ocean, seals chuffing, waves crashing, crystal clear water, bright blue sky with views to mainland
Refreshing salty ocean breezes
Heart to heart, deep conversations re: past & current events, family issues, our aging parents, job situations, health, etc; always thankful we’ve always been able to hear each other & communicate openly & honestly
Strolling along the lapping shore, with solid sand under our feet = bliss!
Coffees in hand, as usual, for our after-breakfast beach strolls 😊
Questions answered re: ei/creb with only about 3 hours on the phone total early this morning
Progress re: eldest’s ‘virtual care’ video doctor’s appointments, saving us road trips to Courtenay until further notice
Fresh afternoon breezes to keep the sunny deck cooler
Plants sprouted week 1 of layoff, growing inches a day, happily out on the deck in little hanging baskets, safe from the curious cats’ jaws
Celebrities putting on free concerts from home via Instragram & my fave Keith Urban was one of the first because he’s so bummed he can’t play live large venues for now….
Enjoying crafting cards for upcoming birthdays: dad end of April, mom beginning of May
Regular communications from mom; glad she’s keeping in touch atm
Friendly, caring neighbours in our quiet building 😊