So the thing this year has been to write up everyday what you're thankful for up until Thanksgiving.... obviously, I did not do this, but to make up for it, I am going to list 25 things I am grateful for. A cornucopia of things to be grateful for. :)
1. My health. I've only been sick once this whole year!
2. My Dog. He might not like other people, but he likes me!
3. My Parents. They couldn't be more supportive.
4. Jeff's Family. I couldn't have better in-laws!
5. my new pants - hole-free!
6. the church. Goodness knows that I've been blessed!
7. my candles. I know it's silly, but nothing makes me feel better than lighting candles when I'm stressed.
8. Our bed. We have an awesome Ikea bed that rocks my sleeping world.
9. Having no money. This might sound weird, but I know that having no money right now has blessed us a lot. We've learned to be creative in almost everything - Christmas gifts, dates, etc. and I know that we'll be so much more grateful for whatever we earn in the future.
10. My awesome nieces and nephews. I know this fits in with in-laws (I don't have any siblings to give me nieces and nephews), but after seeing them last weekend, they are just so awesome, and I love them all so much. :)
11. Being a TA! This semester, being a TA has been... trying. But I just found out that I have the opportunity to be a TA again next year for pay, which will really help us save up for the big cross-country move.
12. Bubble Baths. 'nough said.
13. Christmas. Nothing excites me more than Christmas songs and twinkle lights.
14. Makeup. That might sound silly, but I love makeup. Now that I'm busy I only put it on once a week... but when I do, I have fun. :)
15. College. One professor said that only 3% of people in the world have a college degree - and I'll be a part of that in a few short months!
16. Babies. No, I'm not pregnant... but I do love babies!
17. My friends. I know that I don't have quite the social life that I did when I was single, but I know my good friends are always there for me.
18. My hair. I love my curls. I don't always have the patience (or the warm weather) to let my hair air dry, but I love my curls.
19. Graduating early. I have no idea how I did it, but it's so worth it to be done a year early... I think.
20. my dates with Jeff. They're always really simple, but so much fun.
21. My Major. I absolutely love Psychology: learning about it, talking about it, you name it.
22. Myself. I'm not going to lie, I think I'm the bee's knees. And I think I'm really cool for using a saying like "the bee's knee's"
23. Chapstick. What an awesome invention.
24. My wedding ring. I know every woman loves their wedding ring, but I really do LOVE my ring.
25 I'm grateful for marrying my best friend. I was sick this Thanksgiving, but Jeff rubbed my feet and took care of me. He's always there for me. There really aren't enough words. I'm a lucky woman!
i think i'm going to do this too! i'm so behind on blogging about thanksgiving...you're an inspiration :)
ReplyDeletethis list made me so happy :) you are amazing and i think i will go write a list of my own right this minute
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