August has been a much better month for me. I realize that there are still a few days left, but I’m still going to call it a success. And while I am not on top of the world, I am at least feeling content with my lot in life right now.

One of my self-care tasks that I have been working on is keeping a gratitude journal again. I have done this off and on over the past 15-ish years. I thought that I would share some of the things that I am grateful for right now, things that have been making me happy (or at least helping me get through).

Music

Taylor Swift and her music
The repeat function on my CD player
Spotify
Music to fit my mood

Food

Just the fact that I have it
Specific foods ranging from popcorn to pizza to ice cream to almonds to fresh veggies
Taco night
My George Foreman grill

Movies

Having Plex for streaming
Red, White & Royal Blue
Watching comfort movies again and again

Books

Having lots of books on my shelves
Having the time to read
eARCs
My Kindle
The “good parts” in books
Finishing books
5-star reads
Blog tour opportunities
The book community
Audiobooks
Libby

Miscellaneous Other Stuff

Cute animal videos
Red pandas
My fan
We are currently not in an evacuation zone
Cooler temperatures
My laptop

What’s making you happy right now?