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(1) Survived Another Day!

     I'm enjoying tidying my desk.
     I'm enjoying looking at my spotless desk.
     I'm enjoying washing my Manly football jumper.
     I'm enjoying the sunny weather as my clothes are hung out to dry.
     I enjoy Easter Sunday.
     I'm enjoying writing a shopping list.
     I'm enjoying pasta with sauce plus broccoli and carrot.
     I'm enjoying creating a meal.
     I feel satisfied after my meal.
     I have plenty to eat.
     My blood sugar is normal.
     I'm enjoying my private office with a closed door.
     I'm enjoying an easy life with few duties.
     I'm enjoying letting phone calls go through to the answering machine.
     I am making hay while the Sun shines.
     I've successfully survived another day.
     I'm enjoying the likelihood I will live for many more years.
     I've already successfully survived 18,987 days as Antony Woods.
     I'm enjoying the possibility that my parents will live for years.
     My Dad has already successfully survived 30,251 days as Bill Woods.
     My Mum has already successfully survived 27,866 days as Sheila Woods.
     I am already taking life one breath at a time.
     I have already written 7 blog posts in 12 hours!
     I'm enjoying being the keenest reader of my own blog.
     I enjoy reading my posts over and over again.
     I'm enjoying typing affirmations at my birthday on 24th April.
     I'm enjoying sharing my affirmations publicly.
 

     To be continued....

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