Things I am thankful for
This seems pretty cliche being Thanksgiving-Eve. I am always thankful for these things but let's make them known.....drum roll..... (and in no particular order because I have a hard time discriminating)
1) 900 thread count sheets
2) My family living close
3) Eggs in the morning
4)the smell of coffee
5)Ashley, Fran, Leah and Rachel....the true Bohemian women (and Mr. Michael)
6)chocolate chip cookies
7)Gift of a personal relationship with a Creator who created the entire universe but yet knows the hairs on my head
8)TIVO
9)My job which has given me a ton of flexibility and opportunities this year
10)Soldiers like my cousin fighting in Iraq and all over the world
11)Blog comments!
12)bubble baths in my moms jacuzzi tub
13)Buckhead church and it's mission and constant energy
14)Loretta Zimmerman
15)The (K(C)at)ie's that I live with
16)George, the IPOD
17)The Terrace Crew....Sarah, Catie, Cory, Brad, Stephen, Will, Katie, Kat, Gray....What a blessing!
18) Ron, our yard man (and personal motivator)
19)Peace that comes with living for Christ and nothing else
20)Charlsie and her blog
21)Seizing your Divine Moment by Erwin McManus
22)Zaxby's tea with rabbit poop ice and lemon
23)Kennesaw Mountain
24)Meredith: my soul mate
25)Carter, the collest bro in America and his passion
26)Confidence and encouragement from my parents to be myself and to love who I am
27)pictures! Yes, I love to capture the moments
28)collard greens and black eyed peas.....two favorites
29)Small group and our amazing study of Ephesians
30)God-ordained abilities to lead and influence
31)DANCING anywhere and everywhere
32)Rice Krispy Treats (eating them now)
33)Time to myself in the mornings
34)toothbrushes....you can never brush too much
35)PASSION and PURPOSE. Thank God that I have embraced this so early in life. We see so many people in this world that wake up when they are in their 40's and wondered if things could have been different if they had realized the 2 P's early in life.
36)Good belly laughs
37)Thunderstorms!
38)working for an amazing company (Fortune Magazine's #20th company to work for in America) that truly has the vision and potential to change corporate America
39)New Atlanta friends (you know who you are)
40)rare nights where the phone doesnt ring and you can have the most perfect conversations with close friends
41)George Bush
42)Mawmaw's Sunday night dinners
43)Tropical Trident gum
44)Fusion 20 leadership team
45)nudity
46)Nana and grandad (that probably shouldnt come after nudity)
47)Grace
48)travel opportunities this past year
49)brown hair
50)God having me right where He has me -intentionally though I may never comprehend it
51)a tough year that has lead to alot of personal growth
52)Athens, GA
53)the personal attention I get at physical therapy
54)the chance to wake up and be motivated to do something more than average with our short days
55)Music! Every part of my day is set to a new song.
56)Souper Jenny
57)residing in the South
58)Personal snail mail in the mailbox
59)Charleston, South Carolina
61)Leaves changing colors
62)The 2nd anda half greatest Christmas party to ever occur (December 17th)
63)GAP body underroos
64)Secret little resaraunts and hangouts that thrive with character (Pastis, Fancy Pantry, Bamboo, Haven, Hal's on Olde Ivey, Nuevo Laredo, Henry's, simpatico, Depalmas and more)
65)My familie's health and happiness. I know there will be days when we may be praying for health. I hope we can take advantage of this rich time now.
66)the smell of Irish Springs soap on a boy (no, I havent smelled this in a while but you can always tell when someone has discovered the green-goodness)
67)Fire's in our fire place (even though the whole house reeks of smoke for a week after)
68)Our Fabulous neighborhood!
69)the genuine and maybe bored people who read this whole list
I know I will drive myself nuts because other things will come to mind all day. There may be a version 2 to come. Have a blessed Thanksgiving day with your families. Mama is nagging me to bring someone home so it's not too late if you need somewhere to relax for the day.
Ciao bella!
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