Laura D'Alessandro ([info]flossyflotsam) wrote,
@ 2008-02-21 18:24:00
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Current mood: thankful
Current music:Rilo Kiley - Spectacular Views

Spectacular Views


I am grateful for my health, my family, my friends.
That I bunk with Phil, Tybr and Ada.
Grateful for the opportunity to work hard at this art thing, despite all the barriers.
For being born in Canada, and all the windows my nationality has opened up to me.
For all the diverse communities I am surrounded by on a daily basis.
That I can cook well, I sleep heavy and I am able to shower on a regular basis.
Grateful for this song, which I have been dancing around to like a maniac for the past few hours while painting alone.

I am only 20 years old, nearing the brink of 21 and I feel very thankful for the all the experiences, trials and work I have accomplished in such a short time. Don't forget this, Laura. [Now get back to work!]

What are you grateful for?

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[info]arran
2008-02-21 11:53 pm UTC (link)
hi. You caught me on a day when I am very grateful.
I'm grateful for my wife and the baby that is growing in her belly.
I'm grateful for the inspiration I feel.
I'm grateful for the chance to create all the stuff that I am creating and for all that others have created.

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-23 03:34 am UTC (link)
Aw, congrats on the baby! Did you two just find out about it?

And yeah, I am definitely grateful for all the other incredible minds out there creating beautiful art and inventing amazing things.

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baby
[info]arran
2008-02-23 04:21 pm UTC (link)
No we found out 4 months ago, but it's pretty much all I think about. =)

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[info]operatingroom
2008-02-22 12:12 am UTC (link)
I'm grateful for my family (even though it's taken me such a long time to realize this).
For this lovely, lovely boy who has decided that I was worth certain things.
For my friends who are always there even though I suck sometimes.
For the education that I get, and that I'm able to read.
That I can eat things without having to think of the calories.
Knowing that we are never, ever really alone.

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-23 03:36 am UTC (link)
Yeah, education is so important and such an amazing gift. It's sad that so many people do not appreciate it when there are so many who can only dream about learning.

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[info]rhonda_izzle
2008-02-22 12:19 am UTC (link)
I am grateful for my family, and the support they are giving me to follow my aimless dreams.
I am grateful for the 60 inch television you and Phil let me use.
I am grateful that Carolina cleaned the mold off the bathroom walls.
I have a freezer full of dead animals, ready for me to nom nom.
And for you!

Honestly though, I was listening to an awesome song on the way home (or, back to your place just now) and felt fucking amazing. It's pretty outside tonight.

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-23 03:36 am UTC (link)
Oh Rhonda, you bring in the LOL's.

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[info]utter_rhetoric
2008-02-22 02:07 am UTC (link)
I think that it is wonderful that there are people like you guys who not only notice the good things in your lives but take the time to really immerse yourselves in them and draw power. Truly you represent the good in this world because of this source and because you have each taken a moment to reflect and spread your happiness to others.
For this I thank you.

Alexander

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-23 03:38 am UTC (link)
You're very welcome.
Also, hello!

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[info]_arrestthisgirl
2008-02-22 02:11 am UTC (link)
My family. They're the root of everything that has been good to me.

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yay awesome life:)
[info]jennymabob
2008-02-22 02:49 am UTC (link)
I am grateful for you guys!! my awesome family, good schooling, plentiful wonderful friends and great opportunities to do whatever I want in life! seriously, I have so many options as to where to go after cegep is over, it makes me ridiculously happy. I'm also grateful to have an awesome boyfriend that I really like and get along with more than anyone I know(minus maybe you two and anna:P).

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-23 03:40 am UTC (link)
I am grateful for you too! I miss you! Come back to us [and uhh...bring cat food, it's running low (haha)]. :)

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[info]jennymabob
2008-02-23 04:26 am UTC (link)
hahaha, will do!
my march break is coming soon! I'm hoping to get away and be able to visit you guys! I was talking to alex today and he wants to go as well with guidawg too! apparently he got to see you guys this past weekend!! *jealous*

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[info]kina
2008-02-22 03:56 am UTC (link)
Life throws unexpected curves. But still, it is good in the end.. I'm eternally grateful for my family above all. and having the opportunity to even consider doing what I love for a living. yes, life is good...

was that taken from the EV?

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-23 03:44 am UTC (link)
You are correct! I think we were on the 14th floor.

We need to hang out more! We should have a crazy cooking adventure soon. You can choose what to make if you like [since I think Phil and I were the only ones deciding before], and the mess can be in mine and Phil's kitchen if you want. Plus, I think Tybr and Ada miss you, you lavish them so. :)

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[info]kina
2008-02-25 04:26 am UTC (link)
awww hehe awesome! that would be a lot of fun. i'd love to :) i'll be back this week to montreal, after the crazy adventure that was reading week! are weekends better for you guys?

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-25 11:08 pm UTC (link)
Weekends, Fridays and Tuesdays are the best for Phil and I! This upcoming weekend will be too intense for being social with anyone, but maybe the one after if you are available...that would be the 8th-9th of March. Argh, I hate how everything gets so intense around this time school wise.

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[info]kina
2008-02-27 06:38 am UTC (link)
sounds good to me :) i have a friend from ottawa up this weekend anyhoot :)

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[info]rhymeswithmulva
2008-02-22 04:52 am UTC (link)
Every animal ever.

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-23 03:45 am UTC (link)
TOTES!

Haha, I first typed TOES!

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[info]lost_in_my_room
2008-02-22 12:57 pm UTC (link)
* for my family raising me to be smart and dependable and for making me laugh the whole time
* for Carlye agreeing to be part of my family in a couple of years
* for being given a gift that allows my mind to wander from a conversation about the mechanics of a space elevator to creating an entire story about societies in a new ice age
* for music
* for kisses
* for elephants
* for people i call friends, (that includes you and Phil)

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-23 03:51 am UTC (link)
We also completely consider you and Carlye friends. Actually, bizarrely enough I had a huge elaborate dream about you two visiting us just last night. You made us a total of 48 cupcakes and felt bad because you didn't have enough icing for them all. But Carlye was sick [as she was in real life recently {still is maybe?}] and was sleeping in our basement [which was actually my parents old basement] for the whole first day and when she emerged was wearing socks that went up to almost her crotch, fancy underwear and a cutesy tank top. I was envious of her style so I copied her once I realized I was dreaming thus it was my bizarre style. Man, I should draw what she was wearing. It was wacky. I woke up feeling very weird. Mainly about the strange attire I really enjoyed in the dream...

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[info]candicethelost
2008-02-22 02:47 pm UTC (link)
I am grateful for kitties.
I am grateful for Phil.
I am grateful for love.

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-23 03:52 am UTC (link)
Hahaha, I can say I am grateful for all three of those things too.

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[info]hanjeehanju
2008-02-22 03:30 pm UTC (link)
thank you for this post! youve inspired me to make my own list and realize just how much i have in my life. its so easy to get lost in other trivial things. thanks for helping to put things back into perspective. its admirable that you are able to do so on a daily basis.

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I will assume this is Laurie...
[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-23 03:58 am UTC (link)
Aw, you're welcome!

I try to appreciate things on a daily basis, but I also have my bad days where I am caught up in so much triviality. Lately though I am so so grateful for how healthy I am. No diseases or deformities...no night terrors and perfect eyesight. Yeah, I'm really just quietly appreciating my health a lot lately for no reason in particular.

Feels really great to acknowledge all the good in life and enjoy it while it lasts.

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[info]lalocarolina
2008-02-23 01:04 am UTC (link)
I am so grateful...
for the chance for a good education.
for all the wonderful people around me.
for all my limbs and organs, they are complete and working properly.
for common sense and the capacity to make my own decisions.
for all the little things, that as cheesy as it sounds, make my life the way it is.

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-23 04:00 am UTC (link)
lol, you have common sense?

JOKING!
p.s. I love you [the movie]

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[info]my_funky_self
2008-02-23 12:40 pm UTC (link)
I'm grateful that my life got turned around when it did.
For my family who could have easily turned their back on me.
That one of my goals has been accomplished (no matter how temporary it is)
For the few friend who stay in contact with me.
For Patrick.
For my right of choice of education and what I want to be.
That I grew up where I did.

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-24 06:33 pm UTC (link)
Your life really has gone through a few crazy turns. In the end though, you seem to be in such a great place and I am so happy for you!

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[info]sleepatsea
2008-02-23 05:06 pm UTC (link)
i like this post.

i am grateful for:
-my rich cousin who constantly helps me survive when i'm slipping
-my great girlfriend who sticks by me even though i suck most of the time
-my mother effin' awesome dog
-food, liquid, music, and movies

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-24 06:35 pm UTC (link)
Haha, at first I thought you were talking about your mother's dog and was confused.

I feel that love is really tested when the chips are down. I am glad that you are with someone as genuine as Amanda.

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[info]comrad_pat
2008-02-24 12:42 pm UTC (link)
life

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[info]flossyflotsam
2008-02-24 06:30 pm UTC (link)
So true.

Also, my condolences to you and your family.

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