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Today was one of those quietly golden days—the kind that leaves little pockets of warmth in your memory. I wanted to take a moment to write down the three things I’m most thankful for, not just to remember them, but to really savour the feelings they gave me. So here they are, in the order they touched my heart:
1. A Caramel Shortbread and a Chocolate Brownie—Together! 🍫🍯
There’s something so decadent and joyful about being able to have both a caramel shortbread and a chocolate brownie in one sitting. During my trip out with my support worker today, I didn’t have to choose. I got to enjoy the rich chocolatey comfort of the brownie alongside the sweet, buttery bite of caramel shortbread. It felt like a little reward, a gentle treat from the world. Just sitting down and enjoying those two together made me feel quietly happy and cared for.
2. Segments from ‘Peppa Meets The Baby’ 👶✨
I kept thinking about the segments in the Peppa Pig cinema presentation Peppa Meets The Baby. There was one where Naomi Wilkinson gently talked about how Peppa—and by extension, any of us—can cope with a new baby sibling at home. It was thoughtful, reassuring, and kind. And then there were those lovely parts with five lucky preschoolers who got to share a big moment with Peppa, welcoming the new baby together. Those scenes felt so full of hope, and it made me think how sweet it is when children are included in something special and new. They reminded me that we all need space to grow and be part of something tender.
3. Rocky and Dusty from Four Feather Falls 🤠💫
And finally, today I’m grateful for Rocky and Dusty. Just thinking about them—those loyal, kind-hearted characters—made me feel like I had two old friends at my side. They’ve sort of become a second Timon and Pumbaa to me: always around in spirit, always there for a chuckle, some warmth, or just quiet company. When you feel like you're walking through your day with familiar friends in your heart, it makes everything feel more connected.
These small things—sweet treats, soft memories, and silent friendships—made today feel just right. Not loud or flashy, just full of little blessings that stacked up into something whole. What are you thankful for today?
At last, my support worker returned with the food. She ordered me to pull down the middle bit of the seat so I could put my drink in it. Once I did, she gave me a whole box full of chicken nugs and French fries. They looked so delicious, and tasted so tempting! That disturbing Listiverse article was still swimming around in my head like a skeletal seal swimming in toxic green acid, but I ignored it and started eating my chicken nuggets. All the while, instead I thought about the moment in The Lion King when Simba was introduced to the art of bug eating by his new friends Timon and Pumbaa, during the Hakuna Matata sequence in the film. “He comes, with a very pleasant crunch.” I crunched as I downed mouthfuls of the chicken nuggets that came with my meal. Then I took an interest in the French fries and downed every morsel I could get my mucky paws on. “Slow down, mate,” said Kangaroo Jack, “Save some for me!” So I lent Jack some, and boy were they delicious to a kangaroo’s taste. “Still, uh….where’s the brownie?”