88-97 Grateful Things

Friday night I went to drive over the mountains. Barely outside Ellensburg, I got a flat tire. I called my dad, he called AAA and off I went. Not even to Cle Elum, I got a second flat tire. I didn't have another spare, so I could no longer continue in my car. Thankfully, my dad and brother drove over to rescue me. In the process, I found a lot to be grateful for.

    88.    Getting a compliment from a nearly three year old. Totally genuine. "So pretty. All matchy."
    89.    Knowing I can always call my dad, and he will find a way to fix things
    90.    The State Patrol. All of my previous run ins with them have been of a different nature. But I had two different State Patrols check on me to make sure I was okay on the side of the road. One of them even offered to change my tire for me!
    91.    AAA - nice to be taken care of, especially when you get two flat tires on the side of a freeway

    92.    Cell phones - being stranded really makes one appreciate being able to call and find help, as well as locate where you are if you haven't been paying attention and need a map
    93.    Friends who keep you company via text
    94.    Loved ones who volunteer to come rescue you when you can no longer drive over the mountains
    95.    Having a car to drive over the mountains with at all!
    96.    Not having to catch my flight until the afternoon
    97.    Usually having smooth trips over the the pass            

78-87 Grateful Things

I have been sick this week and had some heartache. So there were times it was hard to think of things. But I have also felt surrounded by loving friends and family and I have lots of good things to look forward to, and have found a lot to be grateful for:

    78.    Being able to drive when you need to
    79.    Having another family take care of you
    80.    Making super cute Valentine's Day cards

    81.    Having people at work help you out
    82.    Playing cards and losing to a boy
    83.    Knowing someone else is even more stoked about a movie you want to see than you are: http://www.thehungergamesmovie.com/index2.html
    84.    Realizations and healing
    85.    New books to read
    86.    The future, whatever it may hold
    87.    Finding six earring you had given up as lost: two pairs and two singles, though one completed a pair.

64-77 Grateful Things

    64.    Being there to take care of someone when he's sick
    65.    Yummy yogurt in the morning
    66.    Getting back good test results
    67.    Raspberry Jello
    68.    Being able to walk to work when it's snowy
    69.    Blueberry scones at work on foggy mornings

    70.    Finding a cheap bottle of wine you like
    71.    Having friends that support you
    72.    Being all stocked up with Jello, Satlines, and apple juice when you fall sick
    73.    A mother who gets her whole prayer team to pray for you
    74.    A father who leaves you a voicemail just telling you he loves you
    75.    Being at a job that give you sick time
    76.    Blankies made by caring aunts that feel so soft against your face
    77.    Packing for an exciting two week trip!

1-63 out of 2012 Things I'm Grateful for This Year

I am going to create a list of 2,012 things I'm grateful for this year, which works out to about 6 things a day. There are studies done that grateful people are more happy. And I have a lot to be grateful for.
This is something I have been encouraged to do for a while. Though it has taken me a long time to get going. I had started a list which accidentally got deleted. But I am working to catch up. Here's for the first ten days:

Grateful:

    1.    Snow falling like glitter, making the world a brighter, quieter place

    2.    A boyfriend that lends you his truck to make it safe over the pass
    3.    Skype, which allows you to see your friends all over the world
    4.    Road Trips and ferry boats
    5.    Games of Marco Polo in the pool
    6.    Begrudging father that finds he likes playing games, in spite of himself

    7.    Family and friends all wanting to drop you off at the airport
    8.    Blueberry muffins
    9.    Cooking adventures with Katie

    10.    Having friends read a book series you recommended and having them love it as much as you hoped they would
    11.    Chocolate chip pancakes
    12.    Having power at my house
    13.    Fun wine labels leading to good wine
    14.    Making stew for the first time and having it turn out well

    15.    Blue galoshes that keep your feet dry
    16.    Passports with Visas
    17.    Homemade sweet potato fries (food is going to make it onto this list a lot.)
    18.    Writing effectively
    19.    Hot showers
    20.    Fresh starts
    21.    Being able to turn on the tap and get hot water to wash dishes with
    22.    Fresh smelling sheets
    23.    Having company walking to the store in the snow
    24.    Being called "my Yiz" by Addison
    25.    Holding cuddly babies

    26.    Short weeks at work
    27.    Solving crossword puzzles without cheating
    28.    Yummy leftovers in the fridge
    29.    Pork sliders from Marination - Amazing!
    30.    Hugs
    31.    Work of Art: The Next Great Artist - inspiring
    32.    Having a relatively quiet Friday at work at actually leaving at 5
    33.    The smell of candles right after you put them out
    34.    Warm slippers
    35.    Planning amazing trips with an amazing friend I haven't seen in too long
    36.    Being surprised by how good a movie was
    37.    English Mysteries - yeah, I have a thing for them
    38.    Jeans - comfortable instant outfits
    39.    Warm coats
    40.    Photographing adventures
    41.    Not getting sick when everyone else does
    42.    Freshly organized and cleaned house
    43.    Finished cookbooks full of recipes you can hardly wait to try!
    44.    Handmade scarves
    45.    Starlights hung up by my handsome man
    46.    Not running out of gas in the middle of nowhere

    47.    Online frog videos that make you laugh - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vs3u53eDgQ
    48.    Feeling centered despite circumstances
    49.    Discovering new music you love
    50.    Introducing someone to the music you love, and finding he loves it too
    51.    Finishing Christmas Thank you notes - now I just need to mail them
    52.    Not having to wait to get on the Ferry
    53.    Quiet Saturdays where I don't have to get out of bed until I want
    54.    Not being allergic to any medications, or anything for that matter
    55.    Parking lots and emergency brakes
    56.    Spiral macaroni and cheese with an extra cheese packet
    57.    Giant stabby icicles

    58.    Beautiful wedding dresses and inspiring ideas

    59.    Eating great Thai food at fun restaurants with friends
    60.    Having one of holes in your mini golf game drill a hole in your ball
    61.    Parents that love and feed you fantastic food on their vacation
    62.    New windshield wiper
    63.    Heated seats