5 Things Friday & the Gratitude Project

estaratshirai started the Gratitude Project back in 2004: the challenge is that from August 1 through September 21, you post at least something you're grateful for every day. The dates chosen correspond to two Wiccan harvest festivals in the Northern Hemisphere, Lammas and Mabon.

I wanted to participate because I like the idea of being aware of my blessings, but since here in NZ, I'm celebrating the other side of the Wheel of the Year, I decided it was more appropriate to do it as a "Five Things" Friday sorta deal.

So, 5 things I'm grateful for on this Friday are:

1. Tax refunds & being able to claim them online with minimal effort
2. Warmer days as Spring approaches, and cheaper power bills
3. Free medical care in NZ; M had knee surgery last week & is on a lot of drugs, all paid for by ACC
4. Heroes Season 3 and Outrageous Fortune Season 6
5. B cooking all our meals this week, because I've been otherwise occupied