- Chiropractors! And one in particular . . . .

- The growth potential of injury -- making me slow down and re-set.

- Ice packs, frankly.

The Creative Spirit Swap is officially underway, with a healthy twelve participants. I'm so excited to see what everyone makes!

- A splendid visit to the Enchanted Forest, Oregon's own handmade theme park. The whole thing is built on one man's dream to create something beautiful and share it with the world. Most inspiring, and absolutely fun.

- A good friend of mine has landed a long-sought job. It's so wonderful to see good people reach their cherished goals.

- The documentary 'Wordplay,' which is exquisite geekery and made me feel a bit gladder to be alive.

- Rainier Cherries. The most complex, winelike flavor, and a meaty texture. Eat them many times a day while they're here.

- The support of my parents and partner. I have no idea where I'm headed these days, but they keep re-affirming that this is okay, AND will pass.

- The two large bags of donated yarn in the trunk of my car, which are inspiring me to design all manner of cool craft projects.

- Rent is due, AND I can pay it. These are very good occurrences when they happen at the same time. :-)

- Coffee & chat with a good friend yesterday, and the stunning new project idea that bloomed there.

- The scent of my Heliotrope, which is blooming madly these days.

- My large black cat, who is sprawled out on the desk next to me, his eyes twitching with a dream. What do cats dream about?

- A respite from the recent heat wave in PDX. Only 78 degrees today. I can really get behind 78.

- My very-wise partner, who helps me calm down after a protracted phone-tussle with the student-loan people. It's so nice to have a fresh perspective when you're all polluted with frustration. Those people aren't getting the rest of my day.

- My tomato plant has at last given birth to three tiny green baby tomatoes.

- The many joys of unstructured time.

1) Keep a regularly-updated Gratitude Journal.

2) Keep a blog on Zaadz.

. . . And so I've decided to combine the two. Nobody could accuse me of not being a multitasker. :-)

My gratitude for today:

- Fresh, fat strawberries and raspberries from the Farmer's Market, so full of flavor they make me stop in my tracks.

- My Zaadz Ambassador package, which has had me reading and thinking hard for the past week.

- Every project I have to work on today is something I really want to do.

- Early-morning quiet, and black tea with honey.