Gratituesday 3.4.25 - “Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!”

Happy Mardi Gras, friends! Or I should say ““Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!” Let the good times roll, baby! Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It’s the last day of Carnival - and the day before Ash Wednesday when Lent starts. So today is a day of eating, drinking and celebration. Fatty foods, red meat, alcohol and in some places, pancakes. (Now I know why today is National Pancake Day!)

While I don’t observe Lent, I will do a bit of celebration today with going to the movies and meeting my friend Sylvia for Happy Hour! But with all of the fun, it’s nice to also do a bit of reflection. Care to join me? Wonderful, I’m happy to start. The comment section is always open to add your own. Let’s roll!

Gratitudes

1. My officiant colleagues - and our regular coffee meet ups

2. Warm hats, coats, scarves and gloves

3. Daily accountability from my buddies - Artem and Phil

4. Time with friends - and a great Oscar gathering at Eric and Sal’s

5. Security, a full belly and a roof over my head

Celebrations

1. I’ve been successful with drinking water daily and playing the ukulele at least 3 times a week!

2. Better work/life balance - making sure I schedule more time for fun!

3. Getting my taxes done - and making smart money decisions

4. Taking my first pilates reformer class

5. Having SIX living plants in my kitchen window!

Desires

1. Finding a primary care doctor I like - the recommendation I got this year was also not good for me. Whomp whomp!

2. Having a clean and organized home

3. Finding a good home for my foster cat, Bendito

4. For our government and country to not burn to a crisp in this massive dumpster fire

5. Expanding my counseling practice nationwide