go go go

- new blogs
- photojournalism
- home-cooked meals
- the word "golden"
- having lunch with someone special
- people who are interested
- how girls like to make lists
- chai tea
- getting stressful things over with
- candlelit reading
- friends forever

exercise in thanks: day 3

-how the holidays bring family and friends together
-people who make you feel comfortable
-having a yard full of dogs
-sweet kisses
-cute kids
-dresses
-magazine subscriptions
-someone being excited to see you
-feeling loved
-having a friend to share something with
-themed parties and events
-a slight breeze
-fall weather
-saying what you're thankful for
-eagerness to learn
-employee of the week
-puppy kisses

sampling of the bros' sweet lyrics

-“do my best to follow through,
come up with a master plan,
a homerun hit, a winning stand,
a guarantee and not a promise,
that i'll never let your love slip from my hands.
if it's the beaches,
if it's the beaches' sands you want,
then you will have them,
if it's the mountains' bending rivers,
then you will have them,
if it's the wish to run away,
then i will grant it.
take whatever what you think of,
while i go gas up the truck,
pack the old love letters up,
we will read them when we forget why we left here.”

-“and i’ve known others, and i’ve loved others too,
but i loved them cause they were stepping stones on a staircase to you”

-"'cause i've had bad lovers, yeah...
i've wasted years walkin' for them gals
that's how i know you're worth walking for."

-"well you send my life a whirling,
darling when you're twirling..."

-"your yellow hair is like the sunlight, however sweet it shines,
bit by the cold of december, i'm warm beside your smile."

-"don't wanna steal you,
of a young woman’s light,
to me its perfect,
just wanna do you right."

-"my heart is dancin', to a november tune,
and i hope that you hear it, singing songs about you,
and i sing songs of sorrow, because you're not around,
see, babe i'm gone tomorrow, baby follow me down."

exercise in thanks: day 2

-morning people for starting the day up
-the humane society
-people who love dogs/animals
-friends willing to keep in touch
-feeling beautiful no matter what
-freedom of speech
-hangers
-librarians
-postmen
-people who follow through with their ideas

Thanks givin' at the Advanced Light Source

I'm [currently] thankful for:

x-ray diffraction patterns
the fact that Nature Valley sells granola cereals now
airplanes to take me to my lady
turkey fryers
robots that don't mind doing mundane tasks
charcoal
3075 Buena Vista Way
electromagnetic radiation
Old Bay seasoning
Bathrobes

THANKFUL MONDAY:)

I am thankful for.....
Tammy's effort to be positive during this holiday season
Quiet coffee shops in which to study
Yea lists
All of my senses
Family
Being accepted to graduate school
Social Workers
Nurses
Teachers
My parents
The ability to go HOME
Having roommates
Learning new things
When someone listens to me
Love
Friends
Good food
The many opportunties we have in the United States
My health
Community
Education
To be Alive
Having a warm bed in which to sleep
My internship at the VA
Sunny days
Cold weather
A car that works
Backpacks
Caffine
The many people that help others
Wireless internet
People who make an effort to be positive and make positive change
People that take the time to thank others
People who are empathetic and truely care about others
When someone reaches out
My cat who keeps my company under every cirrcumstance and who is always smiling
Professors that give a shit
Bosses that give a shit
Smiles
Hugs
Warmth and comfort
Rain jackets
Rain
Hot showers

(I'll keep adding Tammy, thanks for making me take the time to be thankful:))

exercise in thanks: day 1

since it's thanksgiving week, i think we should all make an effort to say at least 10 things or people we're thankful for everyday this week. let's call it an exercise in thanks.

-the ability to change
-body heat
-independent will
-learning how to read
-people who open the door for you when you have your hands full
-homemade gifts
-head-bobbing music
-fires in the fireplaces
-family dinners
-heart-to-hearts

it is what it is

-people who love you unconditionally
-drunken sleeps
-i love you in different languages
-letting go
-missing someone so much
-free-spirited friends
-"obs"
-"incidents happen" sticker
-goodnight voicemails or texts
-a candlelit room
-bananas
-"as special" at smoothie king
-people who read this blog
-lingering smells
-people with strong laughs
-being able to relate to people
-knowing something no one else knows
-"not for tourist" guide books
-1/2 off sushi
-melted crayons
-loving someone so much

madness leads to pure goodness

-supportive parents
-hospitals/rehab centers that let dogs visit
-when your dog's mannerisms reflect your personality
-homemade mashed potatoes
-people who are patient with you when you are upset
-in focus colors
-having a wireless computer mouse
-new houses
-new addresses
-fresh air
-taking on more responsibility
-love at first sight
-bear hugs
-patience
-$20 bills
-talking to strangers that enlighten you
-learning about new cultures
-first-hand experiences
-lightning that is far away
-getting photo prints back, especially enlargements
-keeping in touch
-sweet salutations
-clean cars
-cheap highlights
-hand-picked flowers

Beautiful Fall Days

Beverly Hills 90210
dogs having a yard to play in
long deep conversations that make time cease to exist
water
New Mexico
talking about interesting movies with people
pumpkin pancakes
dreams that mix with reality
finishing a paper
spanish
learning new languages
champagne
red champagne
lovely
red wine
Thanksgiving
pumpkin flavor
making cookies
cold weather
new babies
roommates
"greys anatomy"
my pure white kitty
wasted nights
white teeth days
tipsy from wine
musicals
researching and knowing information
arguing with professors
shelters for domestic violence survivors
social workers
chattanooga
mountains
grandmothers
hearts
going out to eat
hummus
making hummus
boca burgers
taking time to add to the yea list
pain medicine
:):):):):)
cousins that are like sisters

flashing 11:11

-strawberry starbursts
-fruity candy
-college basketball
-paid internships
-free lunches
-having a dog to keep you safe
-researchers
-having your comment posted on the causus
-quick responses
-smithsonian museums
-being accepted for who you are
-trick-or-treat pumpkin buckets
-smell of fresh paint
-having your own bathroom
-the moviehome alone

refreshing

-photos of a place that make you smile
-photo essays
-daily pull-off calendars
-getting everything moved
-reed diffusers from pier 1
-pier 1 outlets or sales
-getting things off your chest
-falling right to sleep at night
-new places
-fresh wind
-new blogs
-finishing books