Friday, December 28, 2007
The days after
So, maybe I shouldn't declare that I'm going to write more post here, because, quite frankly...I'm not really great at sticking too it. Ask Angela, she'll tell you.

So, anyway, I'm grateful for the option to write here or not. In general I am grateful for all the choices I have in my life. I can write or not. I can exercise or not. Basically, I can do what I want to do...or not. It's my choice. I don't always make the right choices (if there really is such a thing as right or wrong as far as choices go), but I always have them, and for that I am grateful.

I'm grateful for a pretty low key Christmas. I stressed WAY less this year on what to buy, and my shopping experiences were not bad at all. A few returns have to be done, but I'm totally OK with that. If you don't love something, don't keep it is my motto. The rest was pretty good. I'm not gonna lie, I had a few freak out moments this year (don't we all), but all and all not too bad. I'll take that.

I'm grateful for a family that forgives my freak-out moments and loves me in spite of them.

I'm grateful for the day after the day after Christmas return lines at Old Navy. In and out, no hassle. I like that.

I'm grateful for every gift I received. I'm grateful that I have people in my life that think enough of me to choose thoughtful gifts that they know I'll like and enjoy. Some favorites: crayons and a sketchbook, Pajamas, a new tripod, seat covers...OH, I loved everything, so, everything is my favorite.
posted by Kelly @ 12/28/2007 11:50:00 AM   0 comments
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, originally uploaded by sunnyk129.

I'm grateful for old photographs. It's good to see the kid you once were. I have not changed all that much. I still have the same crooked smile, same nose, same dimples, and I still lift my head up to far when I'm being photo graphed.


I'm grateful for hair dressers. They usually get the color right. Mine always gets the color right. After too many disasters, I stopped doing my own.

I'm grateful for friends who play in bands--went out for a bit last night to hear them jam. Very cool indeed.

I'm grateful for Coors Light on draft. I'm simple, a draft beer or a sweet cheap wine do just fine for me.

I'm grateful to be on Christmas break...off with pay until January 2, 2008! Yep, another perk of my awesome job!
posted by Kelly @ 12/22/2007 06:28:00 PM   3 comments
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Unbalanced

Unbalanced day 352 266 of 365, originally uploaded by sunnyk129.

I'm grateful for yoga class. Even though I couldn't find my balance today, it did help. I feel so refreshed after yoga. Calm. Peaceful. Content. I wish I would have tried it long ago. I've learned it's my kind of exercise.

I'm grateful for being woken up at 2 am. My son and his friends made it home for Christmas break. All my children safe and sound at home. Pure Joy.

I'm grateful for hour lunches. It gives me time to wrap presents with no interruptions.

I'm grateful to work "down town". I never thought I'd like to work in the "city", but I really do. I can walk to stores on lunch hour, pick up a present here and there, and little by little the shopping gets done. Pretty stress free this year. I like that. (city and downtown are in quotes because our downtown and city are kinda small in comparison to most--kind of like are Mountains--this ain't Texas, everything is not bigger--quite the opposite)

I'm grateful to be alive. Life is good.
posted by Kelly @ 12/19/2007 09:06:00 PM   0 comments
Monday, December 17, 2007
Slacker
I'm grateful for Angela, who reminded me that I'm being a slacker.

I'm grateful for snow, again. Amazing, huh? Any time the snow alters my work day, I'll be grateful. Today the snow allowed me to have a delayed start. Woo Hoo!

I'm grateful for cookie swaps. It's very cool to bake 6 dozen of one kind of cookie and then swap them out for 6 different kinds. My family was very grateful, too.

I'm grateful for my dogs. I just adore the love I get from them. They are always so happy to see me, especially in the morning. OK, so it might be because I let them out, but still, they're excited.

I'm grateful for four wheel drive trucks. They go pretty much anywhere when it snows, and they'll go where other cars won't, like the mall in a snow storm. Ray, had a great idea to go shopping last night in the middle of the storm. Brilliant idea...NO LINES! I love to snow shop.
posted by Kelly @ 12/17/2007 09:52:00 PM   1 comments
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Why I love snow
...and a little bit more

Gratitude for snow days from someone who really doesn't like snow--proving that you can be grateful for anything.

I'm grateful for snow because it got me a snow day off from work(another perk of the job).

I'm grateful for snow because shoveling it is good exercise.

I'm grateful for snow because being stuck inside with a day off got me motivated to work on my novel synopsis.

I'm grateful for snow because my daughters got a day off from school, and the reaction was awesome, "Yes, I love my life!" Great to hear, because usually I hear the opposite of that.

I'm grateful for snow because of afternoon naps.

I'm grateful for snow because of the "quiet" it gives. Go stand outside in a snowstorm and you'll know what I mean.

I'm grateful for snow because of the beautiful scenery it provides.

I'm grateful for snow because it helps with droughts.

I'm grateful for snow because it gives a great excuse to have hot chocolate and whipped cream.

I'm grateful for snow because it's the perfect weather for homemade chicken noodle soup with fresh carrots, celery and Acini di Pepe left over whole wheat spaghetti noodles.

Soup day 347 261 of 365
posted by Kelly @ 12/13/2007 09:21:00 AM   1 comments
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Shop 'til you drop
Shopping day 345 257 of 365
I'm grateful for a day off to do Christmas stuff. I used mine to go shopping with the hubby.

I'm grateful for the money I have to shop for Christmas. My family always has a wonderful Christmas. I am truly grateful that I have always been able to provide this. Say what you will about gift giving...I feel it is an expression of love, and I'm glad I'm able to give.

I'm grateful for snack size Microwave popcorn. I whole bag to myself, without the guilt!

I'm grateful for my beautiful twin daughters. I'm grateful that I am learning to accept them and love them for who they are, not for who I expected them to be. This parenting thing is a tad trying at times, but I am supremely grateful that I have had the blessing of doing it.

I'm grateful for my son who calls me from 400 miles away to let me know he made it home safe from class in the snow.
posted by Kelly @ 12/11/2007 06:28:00 PM   0 comments
Monday, December 10, 2007
Sales and Smiles
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I'm grateful for my king size bed with too many pillows and blankets, and waking up toasty warm under the excess.

I'm grateful for surprise sales of my artwork. I keep a much neglected etsy shop to sell my artwork. I rarely update it (yes, I know that's horrible marketing), and I am always pleasantly surprised when an order hits my in-box.

I'm grateful for strangers who smile and say hello when we pass on the street.

I'm grateful for pleasant sales clerks at lunch hour.

I'm grateful for 3 ingredient (plus a little seasoning) dinners: shimp/whole wheat pasta/broccoli with a touch of butter (I use the spray stuff myself) and garlic salt. mmmmmm easy scampi!
posted by Kelly @ 12/10/2007 09:02:00 PM   0 comments
Sunday, December 09, 2007
"Homemade" the fast way
Lights

I'm grateful for vanilla creamer in my coffee. And, happy I went to the store the night before, so I could have it first thing in the morning.

I'm grateful for slice and bake cookies. The smell of them baking motivated us to decorate for Christmas. Nothing beats the smell of fresh baked cookies, even if they aren't "homemade".

I'm grateful for my husband for hanging the high wreaths and stringing lights on the outdoor tree.

I'm grateful that I have a home to decorate.

I'm grateful for take-out. Quiznos after a long day of decorating beats cooking anyday.
posted by Kelly @ 12/09/2007 09:00:00 PM   0 comments
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Hot chocolate, coolwhip and memories
I'm grateful for hot chocolate with coolwhip.

I'm grateful for the Internet...for more reasons than I can count, but today it's because of online shopping. Low shipping, deep discounts, no lines, front door delivery...what more can one ask for.

I'm grateful for lazy Saturday afternoons.

I'm grateful for a warm house on a very cold day.

I'm grateful for memories of my wonderful grandfather. I went to his house for maybe the last time today. It has been sold and the closing is on Friday. I shed a few tears as I stood in his workshop. He had a wonderful life. I had a wonderful grandfather. I have the best memories...those will never die.
posted by Kelly @ 12/08/2007 02:56:00 PM   0 comments
Friday, December 07, 2007
The morning commute
The morning commute, originally uploaded by sunnyk129.

I'm grateful for morning sky-scapes that stop me in my tracks, make me pull over and pull out the camera.

I'm grateful for a boss and co-workers who don't mind if I'm a minute late because I did this.

I'm grateful for a quick snow shower on lunch hour. Just enough snow to make it festive, but not enough to ruin the drive home.

I'm grateful for Fridays and coming home to a clean house. The girls surprised me.

I'm grateful for help with dinner. Kelci stir-fried. Ray made the rice. Michelle kept snitching snow peas. I wish for many more dinners like this.
posted by Kelly @ 12/07/2007 08:24:00 PM   0 comments
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Gratitude

Snow Bunny 11.19.07 day 323 242 of 365, originally uploaded by sunnyk129.

Hi There! Have you missed me?

I have contemplated ditching this blog, because it's pretty obvious I never post here. I've hung on to it just in case I decided I wanted to use it again. And, I've decided I want to use it again.

It's going to be my gratitude page. Everyday I have so much to be grateful for, yet I seem to deal on the negative. That must change, so everyday I will write down the things I am grateful for. Some days I may only muster up a list, other days I'll elaborate. Everyday I will be grateful and I will share (hopefully everyday).

Today I am grateful for the sun. It peeked out from behind the clouds today and stayed for a long while. I am happy when the sun shines.

I am grateful for my job. It is a great one. It is nice to work somewhere where I am appreciated everyday.

I am grateful for my cousin Sheri who turned 41 today.

I am grateful for the sense of smell. The fresh baked brownies that my daughter baked are making my mouth water. That smell is just divine.

I am grateful for cell phones. They make the 400 miles between me and my son seem a little bit closer.
posted by Kelly @ 12/06/2007 09:19:00 PM   1 comments
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