This has been a busy week for me – not so much with blogging, but rather with spending long (long!) hours on various tasks related to tangling and pursuing my dream of becoming a CZT. Some good and exciting things have been happening, so at the top of my gratitude list today is having a feeling of renewed hope that I will (eventually!) achieve this goal.
In no particular order, here is my own gratitude list for this moment in time. I hope that after reading it you’ll go on to write and share your own!
- The tools I have in my home office – a good quality scanner, laptop, and Photoshop – which enable me to convert my original pieces of art into digital copies.
- My long-ago training in web design (specifically learning Adobe Fireworks), which is coming in handy now in helping me learn to use Photoshop.
- The various ways some of my friends have found to support and encourage my dreams (buying my art, sharing links to my shops on social media, and so on). There is nothing – nothing! – like the combination of knowledge plus tangible evidence that people who care have your back.
- An inspirational idea I came up with this week (and will be putting into practice very soon) that will give me a chance to support and encourage some of my friends in achieving their dreams. (More on that to come in a future post!)
- Weekends – some work, some play, breakfast out, coffee, laughter, and afternoon naps.
- The You Need A Budget software and method, which has paid for itself over and over and over again in my financial life. As an example, today I was able to pay a fairly large annual bill with zero stress or worry because I’ve been saving up the necessary funds each month and so the money was already in the bank. What a feeling of freedom! Seems like a simple concept, but having the tools to put this into practice has been revolutionary for me.
- Remembering and reflecting.
Now it’s your turn!
How to get involved in the Gratitude Linkup
Note: This linkup will be open for the entire month, so feel free to add as many gratitude posts as you choose to write in August!
- Write and post a gratitude list in your own blog.
- Click the “add your link” button below and share your gratitude post.
- Click “get the InLinkz code” below and add the linkup code to your post.
- Visit and comment on some of the posts listed in the Gratitude Linkup.
P.S. – Here’s some background on why I started the Gratitude Linkup.

A wonderful list. Thanks for reminding that the ability to remember and reflect is also worth being grateful for. In fact, without reflection no gratitude list is possible.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 11, 2015
Very true indeed!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday Break
Twitter: petrichorclouds
August 10, 2015
Quite a list!
You know, I’ve been thinking of learning Web Design and Photoshop too. I did try learning Photoshop once and it confused the hell out of me!
Sreesha recently posted… Dracula, by Bram Stoker
Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 11, 2015
It can definitely be confusing! I think I need to take an in-person class with a real, live instructor.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday Break
Twitter: CorinneBlogs
August 10, 2015
Super happy for you, Laurel! I love how you never take your talents for granted, but plug away until you reach the next level with them!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 11, 2015
Thank you so much, Corinne!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday Break
Twitter: iamblogoratti
August 10, 2015
Really lovely list, and something to ponder on indeed, thanks for sharing!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 11, 2015
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday Break
Twitter: obsessivemom06
August 10, 2015
I always enjoy your gratitude lists because they make me conscious of all that I take for granted.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 11, 2015
Thank you! I’m glad. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday Break
ohh such perfection!! I could only stare at the intricate design 🙂
rajlakshmi recently posted… The Photo Addict !!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 11, 2015
Thank you so much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday Break
This is so beautiful, I had to pin it. Gratitude is the key to happiness and satisfaction.
Sacha recently posted… Let’s relax our minds and have fun with this post
Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 11, 2015
Thank you so much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday Break
Your version of HOPE is spectacular…
Right now, I am grateful for a song title and artist coming to me, that was eluding me, and driving me batty. Now I am listening on Youtube. Win!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 11, 2015
Thank you, Myke! And yay for YouTube!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday Break
Twitter: nabanita21
August 11, 2015
So many things which aid in making our lives easier, might not seem important just trivial but at the end of the day bring that smile in our faces.. Yes, being grateful is something that adds to the goodness and blessings in life I feel 🙂
Nabanita recently posted… Don’t Worry About Drying That Laundry, Mom’s Here…. #MondayMusings
Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 11, 2015
I totally agree!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday Break
Glad to read your list Laurel ! You inspire me; thanks for motivating me to write my list, I am late but I don’t want to give up this habit of posting and linking especially on gratitude. Thanks for the reminders and thanks for sharing !
Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 12, 2015
It’s never too late for gratitude, right?!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday Break
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