Gratitude Mondays ~ 3.3.14

Happy Monday, Everyone! Sorry for the lack of a weekend post. I got a little side-tracked and sick this weekend. Only four days of class left until break! Annnnnddd I’ve got a Wake v. Duke basketball game, two tests, and a girl’s night out before the end of the week. Awesome!

What are your plans this week? Is it busy or quiet? Crazy or chill?

What I am grateful for…

I am grateful for the sunshine of 70 degree Sundays.

I am grateful for piggy back rides, long walks, and flip flops.

I am grateful for laughter and plans with friends.

I am grateful for allowing myself to enjoy my college experience rather than bury myself in work and horrendous scheduling.

I am grateful for perspective.

I am grateful for yoga Fridays with my newest close friend.

I am grateful for fries of Friday with lots of ketchup.

I am grateful for fresh Meyer lemons squeezed into my delicious ice cream.

I am grateful for bowls of oatmeal when I am too hungry and tired to stop watching Netflix.

I am grateful for having stacks of surplus lined paper for when I run out.

I am grateful for my need to stop studying after 7 and say good night homework.

I am grateful for my two-a-day yoga practices that are reminding me how to be happy again.

I am grateful for fun links and beautiful picture.

Mostly, I am grateful that I get to write my thoughts down and use my brain each and ever day.

Here are some fun links I have yet to post…

A fun comic on drinking coffee, because it is midterms and Monday.

The Olympic winners caught frame by frame.

Genius Photoshop Project: Jackie O is my idol, and she still manages to be beautiful with ink. Question: Would you think any differently of these figures if they had actually been/ were actually covered in tattoos?

Does anyone not like Seth Grogen? It’s impossible not to love him.

For all those as grammar obsessed as me: a quick comic on proper uses of who versus whom.

5 things that may have healed her digestion, but might save your sanity and life. Worth the read and note.

xxoo

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Gratitude Mondays ~ 2.24.14

Welcome to the start of a two-week countdown. Between now and next Friday, I will write one paper, take one quiz, and finish two exams. I’m so excited. Let these next couple weeks be filled with fun, tight schedules, and no anxiety. How was everyone’s weekend? Anything exciting? I’d love to hear from you!

But let’s take some time to be grateful today.

I am grateful for Tedx talks that make me think.

I am grateful for adventures.

I am grateful for best friends.

I am grateful for long dinners, good ice cream, and much needed going out.

I am grateful for 70 degree Sundays and studying out on the patio.

I am grateful for ladybugs. Lots and lots of ladybugs.

I am grateful for huge crushes on boys that are gorgeous and smart and athletic.

I am grateful for an alarm placed across my room.

I am grateful for the gym now opening up an hour earlier than last semester.

I am grateful for no TA’s teaching my classes.

I am grateful for a Starbucks in my library serving venti black coffees.

I am grateful for yellow planners that keep me organized and mechanical pencils that make erasing easy.

I am grateful for FaceTime so I can stay in touch with those I love.

I am grateful for the moon.

I am grateful for the briskness in the air that reminds my lungs I am alive.

I am grateful for little yellow ribbons reminding us each minute and moment in life are precious and must be cherished.

Lastly, I am grateful for this day and this time that is filled with hectic schedules and burdened shoulders but also funny anecdotes and joyous laughter.

Have a lovely Monday and remember, with coffee comes smiles.

xxoo

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Gratitude Mondays ~ 2.17.14

I am grateful for alarm clocks and laying out my clothes the night before. I am grateful for my personal blender and frozen bananas.

I am grateful for leftover peanut butter cookie dough.

I am grateful for talking with my best friend as she walks to ROTC and I walk to the gym at 5:40 AM.

I am grateful for reminiscent photos and old messages.

I am grateful for cards and the warmth that comes off of a handwritten note.

I am grateful for elementary school valentines with tiny tattoos attached taped to my door.

I am grateful for my little vacuum and a garbage can.

I am grateful for the knowledge that vinegar cleans up puke… when it isn’t your own.

I am grateful to be free and happy, content and inspired.

I am grateful for the full moon on Friday and the wild ones that come out at night.

I am grateful for the things that go bump in the night that are only my computer falling over.

I am grateful for photographs of my Delilah and spontaneous doggies on campus.

I am grateful for my grandma and my grandpa still kicking it and loving me miles away.

I am grateful for my emails to and from my momma that are lovely and inspiring.

I am grateful for Monday being almost over and Tuesday quickly following suit.

I am grateful for education and my brain.

I am grateful for my bed and its warmth, my room and its heat, my home and its hospitality.

I am grateful for my friends that cuddle and encourage, my morning coffee, and Pinterest.

I am grateful for this computer, my blog, and all of my readers.

I am grateful for this life, and I hope you share with me your gratitude as well.

xxoo

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