maybe it'll help...

so i have been a tad overwhelmed lately. stressed, grumpy, weepy, etc i could go on...

i thought maybe following the lead of some of my friends and simply listing things i'm thankful might help my 'tude...

no specific order or process - just typing!

God
family - all of it.
peanut butter
a big warm bed (with a big warm husband snoring & taking up most of it)
coffee
naps (i'm not good at them but i like it when they happen!)
friends to laugh & share life with
fun co-workers
toast
rainy days (but not too often)
fall...boots, jackets, scarves,smores, etc.
sharpies
orange peelers
gas x
pest control men
aaron walls PINK TA shirt
staff that think/work hard without being asked
sweet potatoes
running shoes and fabulous, godly running buddies :)
uncommon athlete - i never thought i'd say that...
college football
squirt butter - i have an unhealthy addiction
free TA/Vel tshirts
emails
facebook - how would i make plans with TAs without it?
that not every month of my life is like the month before a TA fall retreat
hummus
keefee is back from sabbatical
funny texts from courtney owen
the new soap dispensers in the lake bottom bathrooms - yay lizzie! :)
the sweet guys who clean the bathrooms and trash at lake bottom. we're friends.
door of quotes (from dianna)
fun colored paperclips
ms. pat's smile (from camp lee)
a healthy body that can run long distances
texting - i despise talking on the phone
Gods grace, forgiveness, wisdom & strength
a beautiful bridesmaids dress for ashleys wedding
happy hour at sonic
my dads grilled chicken
jays laugh
being able to pull off a pixie cut
being born with straight teeth
pb2
target
free samples at fresh market
that my family isnt like the family of honey boo boo on tlc

i'm still stressed & tense in my neck/back. but that was fun anyway.

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