Gratitude Thread! :)

[caitbird]

Hello BIC friends, today I want to talk about gratitude! According to Psychology Today, practicing gratitude can have a whole host of benefits, including improving relationships and self-esteem, reducing stress and toxic emotions, and increasing happiness. The Mayo Clinic says feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood and immunity, while decreasing depression and anxiety. To remind us all to have an “attitude of gratitude,” I thought it would be fun to make a thread where everyone can share the things they’re thankful for. What (or who) are you grateful for today? Feel free to share whatever you’re grateful for – no matter how big or how small!

Today, I'm grateful for:

💜 my parents, for always being there for me no matter what

💜 @TeamBIC  & all the BIC Community Ambassadors for all they do to make this community such a wonderful and positive place that I love

💜 Alpyn Beauty Willow & Sweet Agave Plumping Lip Mask .35 oz/ 10 mL  which is saving my dry lips today!

[caitbird]

Here are 3 things I'm grateful for today:

- my parents' sweet dog, Sunny, is okay and is doing well. My parents are on vacation right now, so my brother and I are helping to take care of Sunny while they're away. The other day she had a health scare, but thankfully she is going to be okay, and seems to be doing better already!

- my brother has been amazing while our parents have been away, with taking care of Sunny and everything else around the house. We've both been pitching in, but he's really gone above and beyond, and I'm very thankful for him.

- I had a nice quiet day today, mostly staying in and staying cozy by enjoying some tea, scented candles and warm blankets - but still got some fresh air and exercise too, walking with Sunny. 

Here is Sunny, aka Sunshine Girl:

such a sweetheart!

[caitbird]

Today I started my day with a journal entry of 3 things I am grateful for, inspired by the wonderful thread Working Towards Wellness: October 2025 

-I have been trying to start my days off well, and feel like I've been able to be productive the last couple of mornings, which is always a good feeling.

-I had developed a pretty horrendous case of "depression room" over the past year, and this past few weeks I've been trying to clean and reorganize things as best I can. It's a huge task, but I feel like I'm finally starting to be able to see th improvement and progress I'm making. 

-the other day I noticed the fall crocuses in the garden were blooming, and stopped to take some pictures. They are beautiful little flowers, and I always appreciate them when not much else is still blooming. I had fun watching a little bumblebee pollinating one of them for a while.

[greeneyedgirl107]

@caitbird we're all on this journey together!  I haven't heard the term depression room before, but it makes sense.   Reminds me of something that "Big Mouth" would reference, like the Depression Kitty.

[curlychiquita]

I love your journal entry, @caitbird! Good luck tackling your “depression room.” It’s hard to do at the best of times so don’t feel bad if it takes awhile.

[caitbird]

@curlychiquita  thank you so much! 😊

[greeneyedgirl107]

Thankful for my coworkers checking on me. It's been a hard couple weeks personally. 

[curlychiquita]

I’m sorry I’m late responding to your post, @greeneyedgirl107! 💞 I’m glad your coworkers checked in on you and I hope things are getting better. 

[greeneyedgirl107]

@curlychiquita your kindness is most appreciated! 😇 what lovely friendship I have on BIC as well!  ❤️ 

[caitbird]

@greeneyedgirl107  I am sorry you have been having a hard time, but I'm glad you have people checking on you. I hope you are doing okay. Sending hugs & best wishes! 💜🤗

[greeneyedgirl107]

@caitbird thank you so very much! I think things have turned a corner...I got a new cat who is very affectionate and snuggly!

[caitbird]

@greeneyedgirl107  that's great to hear, I'm so glad! Congratulations on your new kitty! 😺

[greeneyedgirl107]

@caitbird thank you- he's been a dream!

[curlychiquita]

I’m glad, @greeneyedgirl107! ❤️

[greeneyedgirl107]

@curlychiquita thank you- that means a lot!

[dinadore]

Hello friends, today I am grateful for my health, family and friends. I am also grateful for the good job and colleagues I have there. Recently our boss read https://betterme.world/articles/annual-wellness-visit-checklist/ and now he will take more care of our wellness. It is very cool when the boss takes care of his team, thereby increasing work efficiency

[caitbird]

@dinadore  those are wonderful things to be grateful for! 💜

[danielledanielle]

🫶🏽 Love this @dinadore 

[caitbird]

Hi friends, I am back again with another gratitude post! Life has its ups and downs, as always, but right now I feel like things are (mostly) looking up. Here's what I'm feeling grateful for today:

💜 a new job - I have been working at my current job for 2.5 years and I've loved it, but unfortunately it doesn't pay very well. I have been looking for a new, full-time job for a little while, and recently interviewed for and was offered a new position! Today is my last day at my old job, and I'll be starting the new job next week.

💜 beautiful flowers everywhere - in our garden and all around, there are gorgeous blooms galore right now - irises, peonies, poppies, roses, and many more. I always love to see them and appreciate their color and beauty! Here are some oriental poppies in the garden now:

💜 Sunny, my parents' dog, my sunshine girl - she is the sweetest, most loving pooch, and her antics are always so funny! She makes me smile every single day.

[Samtian]

@caitbird Congrats on the new job! Can I come photograph your flowers lol. 

[curlychiquita]

Congratulations, @caitbird! I hope you enjoy your new job! I love your garden and pup, too.