January 10, 2016

• Three gratitudes: 1.—Checking things off the to-do list; 2.—Pizza delivery; 3—Creamy vanilla milkshake candles
• Exercise: Since walking is more of a chore than I expected, I spent 15 minutes with sit-ups and stretches; this is ridiculous, but at least I’m being honest, here.  After final exams, I’ve gotta figure this out.
• Meditation:  I did something I haven’t done in years—sat in the dark and listened to Enya, peaceful thoughts, simple relaxation
  
• Random Act of Kindness email: Completed
• Journal about one positive experience in the past 24 hours:

This is an email that went out to all members of the Chicago Writers Association:

The Write City Magazine is kicking off 2016 with wonderful poetry from English Teacher, Novelist, and Poet Geralyn Hesslau Magrady. http://www.chicagowrites.org/the-write-city-magazine/ 
Our magazine is currently looking for poetry and short fiction and non-fiction pieces. Make 2016 the year to submit!