Day #14: Things I am grateful for

Day #14: Today I am grateful for Sunshine!

Today when I woke up and loved that the weather man predicted sunshine and high temperatures today.  The sun is definitely an instant mood booster, and much needed on this Monday. 

Day #13: Things I am grateful for

Day #13: Today I was grateful for laughter

Nothing brings instant joy to ones life like laughter.  Laughs can be contagious and infectious.  

Laughing till you cry

Laughing until it hurts

Rolling on the floor, falling out of your seat kind of laughter.

It makes you younger

It makes you feel like you are finally living life.

Laughter is the cure for many bad days

Day #12: Things I am grateful For

Day #12: I am Grateful for Facebook/Email

Ok, not in a corny way like, "I am happy I can stalk people", but because this morning I wanted to remind some of the dearest friends of mine that I missed them and was thinking of them.  I appreciate the technology we have on the internet today that allows me to write short notes to my friends to let them know I miss them, love them and am thinking of them.  Instant love notes.


Ok, you can judge me now...lol

Day #10 & Day #11: Things I am grateful for

Sorry for the delay in grateful things post.  Yesterday I spent the entire day at work preparing for a possible government shutdown and then headed on the road to head to PA for a presentation at my college.  

(Thursday) Day #10: I am grateful for my car

Yes, my car gives me alot of headaches.  It costs me a ton of money, but it gets me where I need to go when I need to get there.  I forgot how much I loved driving through the countryside in Pennsylvania until Thursday evening when I was heading through the windy roads of central PA.  Driving in a familiar area brought back many memories of my childhood and college days.  I used to love driving to clear my head.  I am truly grateful to have the car in my life and although she has needed more "tune-ups" than Pamela Anderson, my Lady Liberty is one thing I am grateful to have.

(Friday) Day #11: I am grateful for my
college work family

Today I had the honor of returning back to my college to talk to a group of communication students about life after college and how to make it in their first job.  It was such an honor to be asked to participate and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time talking to the students.  However, the real highlight of my day was getting the opportunity to visit with my former co-workers from college.  During my college years I spent many hours a week at my job.  I had a passion for catering and I loved spending time with my co-workers.  

Every time I have an opportunity to stop by my college to visit with them it brings me so much joy to sit and catch up with them for a few moments.  They were like a second family to me during and always went out of their way to take care of me.  I would have been lost without them.  Today was a great day! It not only reminded me of all of the great people I have had in my life throughout the years, but it reminded me of how lucky I have been.

No, those aren't butterflies in my stomach

Lately, I have been trying really hard to eat healthy.  Since lent began, I gave up dessert, which has significantly cut out sugar from my diet.  I also gave up fried foods and soda.  I have been feeling good lately and although I really miss those treats, I am happy to have them out of my life for a little bit and really hope to keep it up after Easter.  I jumped on the scale this morning and noticed I lost 4 lbs in the last week.  Its kind of hard to tell 4 lbs when you are significantly overweight, however, I have to start somewhere and it gave me motivation to keep up the good work.

The bad part is, I was at a educational/networking event last night and because it ran through dinner I had to snack on some of the appetizers there.  Unfortunately, they did some damage on my stomach and because I ate some things I am allergic to, I am paying for it all day long today.  My stomach is doing flips and not so happy with me right now...thank goodness for an excessive amount of restrooms at work! I think I learned my lesson to stick with the healthier living style with foods I can eat.

Day #9 Things I am Grateful For

Day #9: I am grateful for my alarm clock

I am grateful for my alarm clock for two reason, one because it helps to keep me on time and make sure I don't miss anything important, but also because I love my snooze button.  Sometimes, we all just need another 5 - 10 minutes of sleep.  This morning I was so thankful for the snooze alarm to let me finish resting for a few moments.   I don't want to sound materialistic being thankful for an alarm clock, but without it, I would be lost. 

Day #8 Things I am grateful For

Day #8: I am grateful for music

Its so funny how music can affect your mood.  It can cheer you up, make you smile, remind you of a memory, or make you feel like someone can relate to how you feel.   Today, I am grateful for James Morrison, Maroon 5, Sugarland, and many others for getting me through the day.