Good morning Ris! Good for you - sounds like a great way to spend the weekend.
Great plan too, to pay attention to the negative thoughts. My IC had me do something similar about negative emotions. Whenever I had negative emotions, she'd tell me to name it, write it down and then also write the thoughts and/or event that preceded it. I did this for a couple of days. It really helped me to see some patterns forming. (That's how I figured out that suppressing my anger and hurts 'in the moment' ended up coming out later, as tears and upset over other inconsequential, unrelated events) Don't know if that 'structured' of an exercise would work for you but thought I'd suggest it.
Sounds like you're doing well today. I hope the PMA continues through your weekend trip! Cheers, and happy birthday again!
I cannot complain for not receiving from others, that which I've never asked them for.
