Singing Owl from RevGals writes:

Where I am it is dark, and it is cold, and it is snowing. I really wanted to stay in bed with the electric blanket cranked this morning. Share five things that made getting out of bed worthwhile for you today!

Well, this is kinda a fun one to do at the END of the day! Today I had a day off in advance of a weekend being on call chaplain. And I don’t like getting up when it is cold and dark. But I had to. Even on my day off, I had a dentist appointment at 8 am (what was I thinking???) So here’s what made it a great day:

1) Lunch with Mama Teresa and Sisarina. I brought Chinese, we ate, talked and enjoyed each other’s company. Wish all lunch hours were that much fun!

2) Getting Christmas boxed up. The boxes are stacked, not put away, but hey! Progress!

3) Dinner with fellow travelers tonight… just unwinding and chilling.

4) No cavities and no root canal at the dentist today!

5) Even WITH my boots on, and a heavy sweater, I weighed EIGHT POUNDS LESS than last year’s physical at my doctor’s office.

BONUS: Something that helps me get out of bed, practically speaking (other than a kick in the butt.)

Bearded Brewer gave me something for Christmas that really REALLY helps.  It’s a so-called “sunrise alarm clock” and I’m finding it helps me wake up (not in a better mood, but at least I’m UP!)