Positively Tuesday 12- Choosing What We See

      I had a long list of things to get done on Saturday when a friend texted to round the troups to stop by a fundraiser another friend was doing for Autism Acceptance. I shamefully admitted I had forgotten about it. It was a short open house/ raffle silent auction in the community room at the library and word was traffic was slow. It had picked up by the time we arrived, for the last  1/2 hour. We all got raffle tickets and "won" some silent auction bids. We got a picture together and our friend was so happy we came. The picture showed four friends, smiling together. What did I see?Three cute women and a frumpy, overweight, aging woman. I had to work to push the negative aside, and see the first version. 

     It's obvious I need to loose more than a little weight, but these ladies don't care. They see me and are my friends regardless of what I look like. I am trying so hard to choose to see, feel, hear, the good stuff and not wander where the darkness easily traps me. These friends do that for me.That's the mindset I write this week's Positively Tuesday post in no particular order.

1. Joined friends for trivia and my daughter was able to come too. It's a good thing she negotiated Fridays off as she still would have had late days and several Saturday's to work. We've been a smaller group, but it's been fun to catch up each week with two of my oldest friends.
2. Reconnected with colleagues in other states for a semi annual project meeting. Even though virtual, it still was nice to connect other than reports and emails and have people remember you by name.
3. I had fun prepping for tomorrow's blog post, looking at ingredients from a roll forward perspective. I even took pictures. You'll just need to wait another day so contain the excitement.
4. Saturday turned out to be a sunny surprise. I cracked on my list with sun streaming through the house.
5. I was happy supporting my friend as she has put so much into Autism Acceptance month for April, a cause so near and dear to her. 
6. My daughter shared a really good idea for her non-profit and is building activities and events now that there is more opportunities. She was excited about this (really good) idea and I hope it moves forward. I love hearing excitement in my kids.
7. I needed a head shot photo for my work anniversary. My daughter took an ok shot of me, better than the one on file at work taken by communications. I loaded it for Teams as well.
8. Sunday dinner was relaxing, even though I was busy all day. The sliders and salad were a hit with DH and I felt good about my portion control.
9. Monday was another beautiful day. Pup and I had lunch on the deck. He found his sunny spot. I rarely move away from my computer when eating but I deserve that time to myself.
10. While minimal, I put out a little Easter decor, plus this table runner and these guys. I may add a bowls with colored eggs before the weekend. My bunny and chick salt and pepper containers are adorable.
    
    
    

     I promise you all I'm not weight and or money obsessed though both seem to scurry into each blog post. I'm trying to at least think about the good stuff while the worrying stuff fills my head too much of the time. I hope you had some happy moments and if your brain is on over drive, found time to shut it off. Please share if you'd like.