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?