5 things I'm grateful for on Apr 16

1. the big boss's absence this week. wonder if she's coming tomorrow. things are more peaceful when she's not around.

2. lunch in the open. bought a sandwich, tea & french fries from McDonald's and sat in the square, while basking in the sun and enjoying the cool spring breeze, which got a little chilly when the sun went into hiding.

3. that my boyfriend was willing to download a documentary for me, even though he thought it was boring shit.

4. that my bosses around when i slipped up yesterday - lost track of time in the office & couldn't make it for the class i was supposed to teach! (should be for Apr 15)

5. that it's gonna be the weekend again!

5 things I'm grateful for on Apr 10

1. yay! it's a friday.

2. my friends from secondary school are visiting japan now. nice to be able to see them here.

3. absolutely beautiful spring weather this week. sunshine, blue skies & cool evening breeze. love spring!

4. the new dining place that opened today. that means more choices at lunch!

5. that i have time to myself today & i'm planning to watch a movie...finally!

5 things I'm grateful for on Apr 7

1. the floating sakura petals sparkling in the air as i walked down the slope to work

2. being able to complain about work to my boyfriend as he listened patiently last night

3. getting a チョコ roll from Jason who only bought 10 rolls when he came to ALC

4. the lovely spring weather today. i really love the feeling of the weather getting warmer & seeing things springing to life.

5. not having to deal with the nasty instructor at work today.

too many things dealing with work on my list today, except for no. 4. tsk tsk, not good.

5 things I'm grateful for on Apr 1

1. i normally don't like windy days in japan, like today, but when i allowed myself to just feel the wind for a moment, it felt good.

2. i was able to adjust my schedule & leave work earlier around 4 to attend a trial yoga lesson

3. that my body was finally getting some exercise after a 3-week break

4. talking to a very nice Japanese lady on the phone. she's the qigong instructor of a place that i'm going to check out this sat, & she was really friendly & patient on the phone.

5. my soft & comfortable bed that i'm going to seek comfort in very soon

5 things I'm grateful for on Mar 31

1. another beautiful day & warmer too

2. that i'm not overweight & don't have to watch what i eat. but i often make healthy choices in my diet though i don't restrain myself when i just want to indulge (this thought came while listening to a health talk show offering advice to people who want to get back on the wagon (not talking about alcohol, but weight issues here)

3. noticing yellow & purple spring flowers in different places (near my office and at 四谷 station)

4. that my pants didn't fall off in class when i forgot to zip after going to the toilet....oOps! 

5. that my toughest classes (in terms of the time & distance) have finally ended this month. one last week and the other (all female-class...thank god for no. 4) today. hopefully no new classes to fill those teaching blocks up soon! 

5 things I'm grateful for on Mar 30

1. a beautiful day as I was able to sit on the side of a fountain during lunch break to bask in the sun & just soak in its warmth for a few minutes

2. managed to get to work on time even though i missed my train in the morning (although i had to get a cab, which i won't be reimbursed for, to another station to try to make another train)

3. had a pretty good class today although i felt a little tired after the first private lesson

4. the lemongrass tea with manuka honey i'm having now

5. the foot bath that i do almost every night & the foot massage that i'm going to give myself now