Saturday, November 22, 2008

I am thankful for...

Ok, I am more than officially sick and tired of seeing Christmas commercials, hearing Christmas music, and even seeing Christmas decorations.... this early in the year! I actually love all of it, as long as it's AFTER THANKSGIVING. It just seems so commercialized lately. The second midnight strikes on Halloween out comes the junk (commercials), to get you to buy more junk! Because of this, I am determined to think of things I am thankful for, before I think of all the presents I want.

I am thankful for:
  • Being rich. Actually I feel really poor most of the time, but honestly you have to admit that "poor" in this country is actually extremely rich to a person living in a third world country.
  • Where would I be without running water, electricity, a heater, humidifiers, and all of that other stuff that "rich" people have?
  • The Atonement and all that Christ's sacrifice encompasses- as well as the sacrament, and temple ordinances that remind me of the Atonement.
  • My cute little family- my babies (e.g. three youngest siblings still at home) are growing up :,( I'm glad I get to be here to witness the transformation, instead of seeing them only a few times a year and being shocked by it!!!
  • Friends, even if most of them are miles and miles away. Yeah for "Facebook" and Blogs!
  • Friends who live nearby. Sorry I don't see you guys as often as I should.
  • Scriptures- My first true love.
  • Education- even if it is a different kind than expected.
  • Books! I'm getting into Classics again.
  • Prophets. I've listened to Pres. Monson's General Conference Talks a few times, and WOW What a blessing to have him here to guide us.
  • Callings. I still don't have one, including VT (I've learned that things go a lot slower in family wards because they don't expect you to be gone in four months), and I'm realizing how nice it is to serve in the church.
  • Oh, how could I forget the great blessing of having someone nice to date? Even if we spend a lot of time freaking out, at least we're freaking out together :)
  • HEALTH. I'm mostly healthy right now, and it's a fantastic feeling.
  • Teenagers who help me dress. I wasn't aware that I had such bad fashion sense, until I moved home and asked how I looked!
  • Dreams and goals. I love to plan things, and even if it doesn't happen, at least I got the joy of planning, dreaming, and making the goal.
  • Working with people in a job that isn't rushed and stressful.
  • Nice weather. I'm glad I can still pick up Hyrum (the boy I work with) at the bus without wearing 20 layers.
  • Taking time to watch the wind blow through the trees, or being able to see an entire sunset is something I haven't done for years. Now my life is scaled back and I can do the simple things.
  • Laughing!
  • Hip Hop Abs, Tiebo, Yoga for Beginners, and Paola who has all of the above :D
  • Cashflow(a game to help you understand finances). Someday I'll finish it in a 1/2 hour!
  • Inside jokes. It doesn't matter who it's with, they're always fun to have.
  • Road Trips. As always, traveling is one of my favorite things to do.
  • Hikes, especially the crazy but memorable ones.
  • Not being ticklish! I can definitely use that to my benefit.
  • Gardens. It's always nice to have fresh fruit/vegetables.
  • Traditions, for holidays and other times.
  • Music. Although I am rebellious and don't attend ward choir, caroling is still one of my favorite things to do.
  • Meeting new people. Love it, enough said.

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