The Sum

I didn't really stick with my 30 days of gratitude thing... It's not that I am not grateful, but honestly, who has the time to blog daily!?! Am I right?!! So, to sum up my gratitude list, as this year nears its inevitable end, I find myself most thankful for hope.

I hope that I can change some things beginning now. I hope that in a year from now I can tell you that I accomplished those things of which I wanted to change. I hope that I can become more like my ever-loving husband and not judge people. I hope to become comfortable in my own skin. I hope to focus on some of my talents this year; I am sure I have some, but it's going to take some time getting reacquainted. I hope  that I will be patient as I wait for those things that I want. I hope that I will know when the time is right and that I will have the courage to listen to my heart over my head. I hope that I will make significant contributions to the quality of life to those around me. I hope  that I will feel love for those that I am currently struggling. In the end, I hope to be a better me!

Day 15 Show me the money!

I'm thankful for Mr. & Mrs. Payday and their two beautiful children Cash and Check. They are great friends. Always punctual. They visit the same two days, sometimes a little sooner if the day falls on a weekend. They are really swell folks! I only wish they would stop by more often. If you see them, send them my way. They say money doesn't buy happiness. To them I say, "Huh, let me give it a try!" Kisses. Love you all!

Day 14 Sweet!

Dear Chocolate,

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height

My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight


For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.


I love thee to the level of everyday's

Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.

I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;

I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.

I love thee with a passion put to use

In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.


I love thee with a love I seemed to lose


With my lost saints, --- I love thee with the breath,


Smiles, tears, of all my life! --- and, if God choose,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I shall but love thee better after death.

("How do I love thee?... by Elizabeth Barrett Browning)

Day 12

THANK GOODNESS IT'S FRIDAY!!!

Today was one of those days that seemed to never end. We've been short-handed at work and most of the time I don't mind because usually being busy means the day will go by faster. Alas, the phones were going INSANE and there weren't enough people to answer calls or even send calls to. This equates disaster. Even though I was at work from 8:30-5:30 with not so much as a bathroom break, I felt rushed every single moment of the day. It took me 4 hours to make a flyer. 4 HOURS my friends!!! So simple and yet it took so long. I finished it literally at 5:31. Unfortunately our printer leaves at 4 on Fridays so the 500 copies needed for the event tomorrow (today) will have to be made by a volunteer. The good news is we have an awesome Honorary Chairman for the big event next year, Jerry Sloan. If only that introduction would come with free Jazz tickets. Le sigh. One can only hope.

Day 11

God Bless America! Happy Veteran's Day to our service-men/women! We live in a wonderful place! Yes, there are political/social/environmental/economical problems, but I am truly grateful to be an American! We live in the land of opportunity, the land of the free! That freedom does not come without its price and I'm so grateful to those that serve and have served our country. In particular, I'd like to thank my family and friends for their years of service. My mother-in-law's husband, Glenn (so my 'step' father-in-law) is a retired Marine.

He was injured when he was thrown through the windshield when his jeep was hit by a mortar shell. When he went through the windshield a huge piece of glass pierced his skull. He still suffers from that and other injuries accrued during his years of service. He has very little short-term memory which makes it difficult not only for him to retain recent events, but to multi-task (i.e. driving and talking/listening). He is an amazing man. Despite the physical and emotional impact of his service, and in spite of the great sacrifices he made, I know he'd do it over again. I sure love him and am so happy my mother-in-law found him.

Day 10

I am thankful for my man. He's so adorable! Not only is he so handsome, he kind and optimistic. Adam is completely accepting of others. He is always slow to judge, and when those around him make mistakes he is willing to help them pick up the pieces. One thing that is particularly wonderful about Adam is how hard he works. I am a lucky girl. The man works like crazy and is working diligently to finish his degree. Yes, he could switch to 'Bidness' and finish by next year, but he has his sights set on Chemical Engineering. Yes that means graduating in 2013 or maybe even 2014 instead of 2011, but I am so proud of him. I am amazed at his mind, particularly how he can teach himself physics and calculus. Who does that? There is nothing this man can't do save giving birth. Love ya bebeh!