Sunday, January 22, 2012

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

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