Day 95: washing machines

Today I am really, really, really thankful for washing machines. Because I've been doing laundry for about six hours (finally on the last load) and thinking about how easy it is as opposed to literally scrubbing every garment on a washboard out in the hot sun. 

What are you thankful for today? :D

Days 91-94

Day 91: that there wasn't any meat in our fridge when it went out this week

Because throwing out bad mayo, pickles, pesto, homemade strawberry jam, and other foodstuffs is bad enough already (Think world's worst suicide drink right there in your kitchen). So glad I didn't have to clean up any stinky, rotting meat.

Day 92: that my family can have fun together

So I mentioned our fridge went out? Freezer meals and eating out have abounded. Family fun includes "dancing" to music at a local McAlister's. Very thankful for my folks :)

Day 93: getting to visit with a friend I haven't seen in almost a year

Should speak for itself, but if it doesn't, think about coffee shops, long conversations, and "how has God been showing you grace." 

Day 94: rearranging my room

Or: my room's new arrangement. I am so, so thankful for this. Mainly because my bedside table is now actually beside my bed instead of at the foot. That, and I'm pretty sure I've been planning to do this since last summer, so it's nice to check something off my to-do list.

Anything ridiculous, crazy, or normal happen to you guys?

What are you thankful for today?

Day 90: texting

Today I am thankful for texting. Mostly because it keeps me from having those really awkward phone conversations. That and I can still receive text messages in situations where it would be really awkward to have to get up to answer a phone call.

What are you thankful for today?

Day 89: internet

Today I am thankful for the Internet. It's really great for research and keeping in contact with other people, along with other uses.

What are you thankful for today?

Day 88: cups

Aren't you glad that when you need a drink you don't have to drink out of your hands or try to catch it with your mouth? 

What are you thankful for today?

Day 87: trash cans

Trash cans are not something I'm overly fond of. I will go to great lengths to avoid touching one. But with out them, the trash would be out of the can rather than inside it. Therefore, I'm thankful for trash cans.

Days 79-86

Day 79: my hairdresser

My hairdresser is awesome. I never thought I would have a hairdresser, but I've realized that my naturally curly hair can be kind of difficult if not taken care of properly. So she taught me how to take care of it and made my life that much easier. Yay for fewer bad hair days :) and she's fun to talk to. Going to get my haircut used to be really awkward, but it isn't any more.

Day 80: food

I am really, really thankful that there are things I can put in my belly to stop it from hurting. 

Day 81: clean clothes 

When the semester winds down I often find myself cutting corners. Like doing laundry. There have been several times in the past few weeks when I've gone into my room to find a neatly folded stack of clean clothes. I've done my own laundry for years, so finding clean clothes in my room when I thought I was going to have to dig through the little used section of my closet for the rest of the semester is beyond appreciated. Thank you Mom! 

Day 82: visits from family

My uncle and aunt came down for a visit this Sunday. It was great to see them. I look forward to visits from family and am thankful for the opportunity to catch-up, hang out, and tell stories and stuff.

Day 83: claw clips

Claw clips are some of the best put-up/take-down things I can do for my hair. It's really easy to put my hair up, and when I take it down I don't have a lump like I do with ponytails. 

Day 84: when things go better than you think they will

So, for my teaching final I had to watch a video of myself teaching and critique it. I kind of put it off a little bit. Fortunately, it wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. I actually kind of enjoyed listening to myself be excited about what I was teaching. 

Day 85: invitations

I am thankful for when people randomly say things like this:

Brother: what time is our ride going to be here?

Me: 12:30

Friend: I can take y'all home if you want. I'm going that way anyway.

Me: yeah, that would be great, thank you. 

Friend: I have to stop by Cracker Barrel on the way, though.

Yay for really backwards lunch invites. :)

Day 86: eyesight

Today I'm really thankful that I can see. There is a lot of beauty around that I would miss if I couldn't see. Like the colors, the way trees move in the wind, animals, children, etc.

Thanks for hanging on through exams. My school is out now, so things'll be looking up :)

What are you thankful for today?

Days 76-78

Day 76: the advent of summer

Today I'm thankful for the advent of summer. I was never really fond of summer growing up, but since I started going to college I've discovered that summer is a very wonderful thing indeed. I am looking forward to summer very much. Summer means no schoolwork and the opportunity to spend time with my family and doing other things that I don't have much time for during the school year. It also means lower stress levels, which in turn mean less headaches.

Day 77: seeing my friends succeed

I am also thankful for being able to see my friends succeed. Recently, one of my friends was chosen to represent his class by preaching in chapel in front of the whole school. I was very pleased to be able to support him by coming to see him preach. He did a great job, by the way. I also have several friends graduating this semester. I am happy to be able to celebrate their achievements with them. It makes me happy to see them happy.

Day 78: good memories

I am thankful for good memories of deceased loved ones. While my aunt was over at dinner tonight, she pointed out that although we miss our loved ones, it is a good thing that we miss them. Because that is a sign we loved each other and had a good relationship. We were able to take advantage of the time that we had with them, and as a result, have many good memories. 

What are you thankful for today?

Days 69-75

Wow. I can hardly believe it's been a whole week since I posted last. My school semester will be out soon and I plan to begin posting more regularly at that point. 

Day 69: when people give me tips for school work

One of the best tips I ever got was on a method for paper writing (Outline the paper, plug quotes into the outline, interact with the quotes). I can honestly say that had I not been given this advice I would have had no idea where to start.

Day 70: when computers in the library work 

Because they don't always work. But when they do, life is so much easier:)

Day 71: finished projects 

I finished my paper, book report, and article review. Whoohoo! Summer, here I come!

Day 72: the word "yet"

Yes, I am thankful for a three-letter word called yet. In fact, yet may be one of my very favorite words. This is why: I've had some medical difficulties in the past that made some ordinary, everyday tasks hard. There were many things I couldn't do. It was so easy to say "I can't pick that up" or "I can't perform that task." I've found that the little word yet can be a real game changer. You add it on to the end of your "I can't" and all of a sudden "I can't do push-ups" becomes "I can't do push-ups...yet." Yet adds hope. Yet turns disappointment into aspiration. Yet turns "I can't" into "one day I will." So try it. Start adding yets at the end of I cants. "I can't speak Spanish...yet." "I can't run that fast...yet." "I can't use a can opener...yet." Go ahead, try it :)

Day 73: surprise visits 

So I teach English as a Second Language from time to time. My Dad surprised me by coming by to watch me teach this past week. It totally made my day. Thank you Daddy!

Day 74: sleeping in

When staying up till the wee hours of the morning becomes a necessity, any opportunity to sleep in is very, very much welcome. 

Day 75: my mother

I love my mother. My mom is one of my best friends. She has always been there for me, ever since always. :) She is there for me to talk to when I need advice, or a shoulder to cry on, or when I just want to share something funny. I love spending time with her. I am so thankful that she was there for me all the while I was growing up. And I'm thankful that as I've gotten older we've also become friends. I treasure my mother. She is one of my favorite people in the world. And I'm not just saying that. 

What can't you do...yet?

So what are you thankful for today?

Days 64-68

Day 64: skipping class

I am really thankful for being able to skip class if I have to. Very helpful during the end of the semester. 

Day 65: postponed homework 

A paper I thought was due Tuesday is due Thursday. Woohoo! 

Guess what I'm writing on :)

Day 66: laptop

I'm thankful for having my own laptop. I do have to share with my brother right now, but it's so much better than having to share with the whole family or going to the library. And I didn't pay for it either. It was a very much needed gift from some awesome people (none of whom I think I know personally) who go to a nearby church.

Day 67: showers

I think kids typically dislike these, but showers, and being able to get clean after working, are wonderful things.

Day 68: get-togethers

I am thank for opportunities to have get-togethers with friends, eat food, fellowship, and play crazy games, just cause.

Sorry for not posting more often. Once I get finals behind me things will be a lot less busy.

Also, I created a new page, "Eilís who?" It's towards the top of the sidebar. Let me know what you think :)

What are you thankful for today?