Grateful for:
1. Diatomaceous earth for keeping the bug population down. The Unalcoholic has an infestation at his place and they hitchhike when he visits D: but I manage it with a lot of cleaning and strategic dusting of dm because right now having a solid physical bond feels more important than my fear of bugs. Last week I sent him home with some dm too so by next week it should be resolved. As much as I enjoyed Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis, the joke is getting old. Actually no, that's a lie because I still think it's funny.
2. My animal companions. They're a big reason why I haven't felt lonely during pandemic. They make this place feel like home. I wish my dad's wife would let him have pets because it'd probably help prevent mental decline and provide a lot of emotional comfort and reduce feelings of isolation. I'm sure I'd be 75% more depressed if I didn't have pets. They're great company, they keep the mood light, and they always make me smile. 10/10 Highly recommend.
3. My own mental strength and determination to avoid the pitfalls my parents and other loved ones have made. Their tragic mistakes make me so determined to do everything it takes to keep my brain as healthy as it can be, so that I don't end up a crazy old lady with dementia who yells at everyone. This is what motivates me to do yoga, dance, do crosswords, keep learning new things, maintain social ties, and continue doing these gratitude lists. I love my brain and I want it to thrive into old age. Grateful for my brain for guiding me through every setback and obstacle, and for being so resilient. May it always be.
10:42 a.m. - 2021-10-16