So . . . Google Really Was Down Today Just for a Bit

My Daily Gratitudes for 07/10/2013:

I was grateful (and relieved) to find this morning that my DNS servers had nothing to do with the reason why nobody at our office could reach Google. I'm not saying I was happy that Google was down, just glad to know that Google's inaccessibility had nothing to do with my DNS servers-- like every one suspected at first. I feel validated.

I am grateful for the vendor who took us out to lunch today to a really nice restaurant. He was also very gracious in the level of support he offered. His customer service and salesmanship stands out.

I am grateful for air conditioning, because man-- it's hot out there!

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Positive Event from the past 24 Hours:

My kids are quite talkative. While that may seem nerve-racking at times, it also means that the lines of communication are open and they care what we think. I'm glad to know that (at least for now) my kids talk to us and still look up to us as their parents. My son and daughter told me about their day today-- the programs they watch, the pictures they draw. That means a lot.


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Walking, Work-outs, and Hubble Deep Field Images

My Daily Gratitudes: 07/09/2013

I'm grateful for having transportation. When I think of all the places I have to be, I'd never make it to any of them if walking and public transportation were my only option. Public transportation in big cities rock . . . not so much in smaller cities strapped for money. So, I'm very thankful for my current mode of transportation.

I'm grateful that I have co-workers who collaborate and share with me. If they chose to, they could be stingy and withhold knowledge and stab me in the back at any change they get. But, so far as I can tell, they don't. I really appreciate that.

I made it through my 20 minute workout. It was tough and I really wanted to quit around the 11 minute mark-- but I made it through. I'm happy about that.

Positive Event from the Past 24 Hours:

I found some pictures from the Hubble Deep Field Telescope today and just took the time to enjoy them. I also viewed images from probes that have taken pictures throughout our solar system. Our Universe is so amazing! I'm glad to live in a time where I can witness such findings!

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