Today I am thankful for boy scouts, girl scouts, and 4-H.
To be honest, I'm thankful for boy scouts due to the arrival of delicious popcorn on my door step.
However, in general I'm thankful for the great experiences I had in girl scouts and 4-H and the volunteers who made it possible.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Thankfulness Day 28
Today was a very long day.
It was also not a very fun day. I was the bearer of news that I didn’t want
to be. My work computer stopped being
able to charge. I taught my discussion
based class where my students are feeling quite lazy and unwilling to
discuss. Now, discussion went well
today, despite my worries-but I was in a funk.
I didn’t really get as much done as I had hoped. I had to yell at my freshman for being
horribly distracting while my TA taught class.
I am exhausted and I don’t want to continue to work tonight (but I will
when I’m done writing this).
Now that is my Debbie Downer talking and I don’t want the
rest of my day to be colored by that.
So today I am going to find all of my thankfulness.
I am thankful for a tough workout. Even though my body aches everywhere it was
great and I would not change it.
I am thankful for understanding friends. No one ever wants to be the bearer of bad
news, especially to people they care about.
Thank you for being a wonderful person.
I am thankful for my TA.
My TA noticed I in a horrible mood and having a bad day. He told me after teaching that he just
wanted to do a good job so my day would
be easier.
I am thankful for little kids. Today I got to have breakfast with my friend’s
Little Miss who told me all about how she was going to ask Santa for a doll
house and Barbies. She made my day better.
Then this evening I got to have a jumping party with my daughter and
husband. What is a jumping party you
might ask? Well, my girlie just recently
learned how to jump and she loves it, but she likes you to do it with her. So we all held hands and jumped. For the record, I am also thankful for
stopping because after the morning workout, squatting and jumping is HARD
WORK.
I am thankful for Amazon.
Seriously, how did my parents ever shop for me when I was old enough to
know what was going on without the internet?
Amazon has been dropping Christmas goodies at the house all week and I’m
excited for everyone to open them.
I am thankful for cuddles with kittens and one minute peanut
butter cake. No explanation
necessary.
I am thankful for running.
So I just threw up in my mouth a little saying that, but let me explain. I still hate running, but I can admit that I
feel very accomplished when I do it. A
friend and I are running a 10K in May. I
keep writing that a lot lately so we don’t chicken out.
And lastly for today, I am thankful for my work ethic.
Because even though I am tired, even though I don’t wanna, I’m going to do a
little work so I can feel better about work stress.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Thankful Day 27
Today I am thankful for laughter. Today was stressful. There is alot to get done at this point in the semester (and it's slow going). However, I got to share a laugh with many people. I was sarcastic, I watched silly movies, and shaked my bootie with my daughter.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Thankful 25 & 26
On Day 25, I am thankful for my own bed. We had a wonderful week of travels. A great time with friends and kids in St. Cloud. Then a peaceful Thanksgiving with parents. Pecan pie! Then I got to help a friend find her wedding dress. She'll be even more beautiful than normal on her wedding day, but there is nothing like being home.
On Day 26, I am thankful for Christmas. I love putting up Christmas lights, wrapping presents, and making my daughter smile at the lights. I love the seeing the miracle!
On Day 26, I am thankful for Christmas. I love putting up Christmas lights, wrapping presents, and making my daughter smile at the lights. I love the seeing the miracle!
Friday, November 16, 2012
Thankfulness- Planning ahead
We are soon off for a week of travel to friends and family so I'm going to think ahead on my thankfulness.
Day 16: Books. They are my drug and I adore them.
Day 17: Phones. Today my daughter decided she wanted to call Grandma and Grandpa so we did. They got cute voicemails of talking and button pushing.
Day 18: Games. Board games, cards, all wonderful.
Day 19: Pictures. I love having photos of my family, especially those who are not with us.
Day 20: Christmas trees!!!
Day 21: Christmas lights!!!
Day 22: Imagination. I'm glad that little girl thinks that measuring cups are drinking cups and that monkeys can fly.
Day 23: Relaxation! Enough said.
Day 24: Dress shopping. Today I get to help a friend go wedding dress shopping! Hurrah.
Day 16: Books. They are my drug and I adore them.
Day 17: Phones. Today my daughter decided she wanted to call Grandma and Grandpa so we did. They got cute voicemails of talking and button pushing.
Day 18: Games. Board games, cards, all wonderful.
Day 19: Pictures. I love having photos of my family, especially those who are not with us.
Day 20: Christmas trees!!!
Day 21: Christmas lights!!!
Day 22: Imagination. I'm glad that little girl thinks that measuring cups are drinking cups and that monkeys can fly.
Day 23: Relaxation! Enough said.
Day 24: Dress shopping. Today I get to help a friend go wedding dress shopping! Hurrah.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Thankful 14 & 15
Whoops. I got behind in my thankfulness (sad, I know).
So for yesterday, I am thankful for facebook.
Okay I know that sounds like crazytown. It is the distraction of facebook that got me through many a rough day in graduate school. It is the connection of facebook who allows me to keep up with those who are strung around the country. I can see the cute kids of the people I went to high school with (adorable!). And I still like the distraction.
And for today I am thankful for my family.
My husband understand me (all of little old neurotic me). He loves me and supports me in what I do.
My daughter is a blessing each day. Even when she is having sleeping issues (like right now), I am grateful for every minute I have her. Even though she is going to make me lose a bet with her dad.
My parents. My dad may be the best man I know. I know I will always, be his little girl, and that he will always help me in any way he can. It absolutely wonderful to watch little miss make him smile.
My mom. Sure she's my step-mom, but I won the lottery there. I couldn't ask for a stronger woman in my life.
So for yesterday, I am thankful for facebook.
Okay I know that sounds like crazytown. It is the distraction of facebook that got me through many a rough day in graduate school. It is the connection of facebook who allows me to keep up with those who are strung around the country. I can see the cute kids of the people I went to high school with (adorable!). And I still like the distraction.
And for today I am thankful for my family.
My husband understand me (all of little old neurotic me). He loves me and supports me in what I do.
My daughter is a blessing each day. Even when she is having sleeping issues (like right now), I am grateful for every minute I have her. Even though she is going to make me lose a bet with her dad.
My parents. My dad may be the best man I know. I know I will always, be his little girl, and that he will always help me in any way he can. It absolutely wonderful to watch little miss make him smile.
My mom. Sure she's my step-mom, but I won the lottery there. I couldn't ask for a stronger woman in my life.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Thankful 13
Today I am thankful for snow.
Yes, I'm glad there is snow on the ground. No, I have not shoveled the driveway (I've been lazy about it). I love playing with the family in the snow. Snow means my allergies can feel better! Maybe tomorrow I'll shovel...
Yes, I'm glad there is snow on the ground. No, I have not shoveled the driveway (I've been lazy about it). I love playing with the family in the snow. Snow means my allergies can feel better! Maybe tomorrow I'll shovel...
Monday, November 12, 2012
Thankful Day 12
Today I am thankful for music.
Now I was never a particularly talented musician with my clarinet. I had fun, but it was not my favorite thing. However, when it comes to singing, I adore it. People are always catching me singing in my office to my ipod. I actually believe I signed a binding contract that am not allowed to stop (thanks grad student friends). I sing along to radio. I always loved music festival season, even though I ended up terrified of singing my solos. I would always end up forgetting the words. It didn't matter whether it was a trio, small group, or entire choir. If there was another person, I was never scared. Alone terrified enough to forget the words.... Some day I want to be part of a choir again. I miss organized singing sometimes.
For the time being, I will continue to sing to my ipod and to my little girl. We had a family sing-a-long last night because she wanted her parents to sing and to sing with us. It was awesome. She is even more adorable than normal when she is singing.
Now I was never a particularly talented musician with my clarinet. I had fun, but it was not my favorite thing. However, when it comes to singing, I adore it. People are always catching me singing in my office to my ipod. I actually believe I signed a binding contract that am not allowed to stop (thanks grad student friends). I sing along to radio. I always loved music festival season, even though I ended up terrified of singing my solos. I would always end up forgetting the words. It didn't matter whether it was a trio, small group, or entire choir. If there was another person, I was never scared. Alone terrified enough to forget the words.... Some day I want to be part of a choir again. I miss organized singing sometimes.
For the time being, I will continue to sing to my ipod and to my little girl. We had a family sing-a-long last night because she wanted her parents to sing and to sing with us. It was awesome. She is even more adorable than normal when she is singing.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Thankful Day 11
Today I am thankful for Veterans everywhere.
Thank you to all who have helped to keep our country safe. For example, my dad was Army and my grandpa was Navy. My grandfather put it best when he spoke of his medals that he earned during the attack on Pearl Harbor. "I wasn't doing anything special. I was just helping my friends."
Thank you to all who have helped to keep our country safe. For example, my dad was Army and my grandpa was Navy. My grandfather put it best when he spoke of his medals that he earned during the attack on Pearl Harbor. "I wasn't doing anything special. I was just helping my friends."
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Thankful day 10
Today I am thankful for oreos.
No, my world does not revolve around sweets... wait, yes my world does revolve around sweets. This oreos (triple stuffed) have successfully allowed me to navigate the treacherous waters of daughter with snotty nose who thinks naps are for suckers.
Oreos also will always remind me of my grandfather. He was diabetic and a baker. He always traveled with sweets. My parents and I took a road trip to Denver with my grandparent when I was 18. My grandparents packed a giant peanut butter container full of oreos. They would push the oreos like they were crack. "Do you want an oreo? Are you sure you don't want an oreo?" To this day, I can't look at oreos the same way. My little girl who will never know her great grandparents on my side of the family also loves the oreos. I tell her great grandpa would be proud.
No, my world does not revolve around sweets... wait, yes my world does revolve around sweets. This oreos (triple stuffed) have successfully allowed me to navigate the treacherous waters of daughter with snotty nose who thinks naps are for suckers.
Oreos also will always remind me of my grandfather. He was diabetic and a baker. He always traveled with sweets. My parents and I took a road trip to Denver with my grandparent when I was 18. My grandparents packed a giant peanut butter container full of oreos. They would push the oreos like they were crack. "Do you want an oreo? Are you sure you don't want an oreo?" To this day, I can't look at oreos the same way. My little girl who will never know her great grandparents on my side of the family also loves the oreos. I tell her great grandpa would be proud.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Thankful Day 9
Today I am thankful for sweetness.
Now I actually look at this sweetness is a number of ways.
1) I am thankful for the cuddles from my little girl. Her attack hugs are just one of the best things about life.
2) I am thankful for cake and candy. I LOVE sweets. Now last night there was not a single sweet in my house. It was a sad time. I thought I about crying. I thought about how much Halloween candy we have eat (ugh). I decided to make cake (yeah!). One Minute Peanut Butter Cake to be exact- with a few tweaks. I add a tablespoon of chocolate chips to the batter (because peanut butter needs chocolate). Then instead of the "frosting" I drizzle with chocolate sauce. It is sweet. It is crazy rich. I regret nothing.
Now I actually look at this sweetness is a number of ways.
1) I am thankful for the cuddles from my little girl. Her attack hugs are just one of the best things about life.
2) I am thankful for cake and candy. I LOVE sweets. Now last night there was not a single sweet in my house. It was a sad time. I thought I about crying. I thought about how much Halloween candy we have eat (ugh). I decided to make cake (yeah!). One Minute Peanut Butter Cake to be exact- with a few tweaks. I add a tablespoon of chocolate chips to the batter (because peanut butter needs chocolate). Then instead of the "frosting" I drizzle with chocolate sauce. It is sweet. It is crazy rich. I regret nothing.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Day 5
Today I am thankful for my job.
I am a learner. I love to inform and guide. I think that I always need to be learning in order to teach.
I am very frustrated today and I was not looking forward to coming to work. I had a rough day on Friday and I have students that are not meeting my expectations. I am unwilling to change my expectations so I think I need to tweak my teaching style to help them. Now don't get me wrong, I know that some of it is a lack of drive on the students part. However, I think it is time to try something a little new.
I am thankful that I have a job which most days I do love that allows me to have these "horrible" problems. Thank you, job (and students), for pushing me. I'm lucky to have both the paycheck and the ability to try something new.
I am a learner. I love to inform and guide. I think that I always need to be learning in order to teach.
I am very frustrated today and I was not looking forward to coming to work. I had a rough day on Friday and I have students that are not meeting my expectations. I am unwilling to change my expectations so I think I need to tweak my teaching style to help them. Now don't get me wrong, I know that some of it is a lack of drive on the students part. However, I think it is time to try something a little new.
I am thankful that I have a job which most days I do love that allows me to have these "horrible" problems. Thank you, job (and students), for pushing me. I'm lucky to have both the paycheck and the ability to try something new.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Weekend Thankfulness
Let's be realistic. I'm not that great at posting all the time.
So in the effort of being proactive on my 30 days of thankfulness, it's time for some weekend thankfulness.
For my third day,
I am thankful for friends, old, new, and yet to come. I am grateful for my bff from high school who I got to spend the weekend with a couple of weeks ago. There's nothing like the comfortable nature of a friend that was there for your awkward stage. I am grateful for my college friends. Pinochle at all hours, late nights, sarcasm, Bob Costas. While we are in different places and don't see each other as much as we would like to I hope that you all know that I think of you often. I am grateful for my graduate student friends. There is nothing like those people that have PTSD with you. I'm glad that we can continue learning together. My "adult" friends. Adult is such a tricky phrase. Who am I kidding most of the people who I find dear with always be young at heart no matter the trappings of life. Thank you for listening to me and enjoying me for the nerd I am. I love you all for the spice you add to my life.
For my fourth day,
I am thankful for books. Books allow me to visit new places and get caught up in a mystery or romance. Books allow for passion. "You turned another page." Books = cuddling with my daughter or a blanket or a kitten. Speaking of which, time to pick up a book when I'm done here.
So in the effort of being proactive on my 30 days of thankfulness, it's time for some weekend thankfulness.
For my third day,
I am thankful for friends, old, new, and yet to come. I am grateful for my bff from high school who I got to spend the weekend with a couple of weeks ago. There's nothing like the comfortable nature of a friend that was there for your awkward stage. I am grateful for my college friends. Pinochle at all hours, late nights, sarcasm, Bob Costas. While we are in different places and don't see each other as much as we would like to I hope that you all know that I think of you often. I am grateful for my graduate student friends. There is nothing like those people that have PTSD with you. I'm glad that we can continue learning together. My "adult" friends. Adult is such a tricky phrase. Who am I kidding most of the people who I find dear with always be young at heart no matter the trappings of life. Thank you for listening to me and enjoying me for the nerd I am. I love you all for the spice you add to my life.
For my fourth day,
I am thankful for books. Books allow me to visit new places and get caught up in a mystery or romance. Books allow for passion. "You turned another page." Books = cuddling with my daughter or a blanket or a kitten. Speaking of which, time to pick up a book when I'm done here.
Thankfulness- Day 2
I am thankful for my health.
I am probably in better shape than I was in my 20s which I am grateful for. Today I finally got to work out again after two weeks of very sporadic work outs due to late nights and early morning of grading. I feel so much better and more accomplished already.
I am probably in better shape than I was in my 20s which I am grateful for. Today I finally got to work out again after two weeks of very sporadic work outs due to late nights and early morning of grading. I feel so much better and more accomplished already.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
30 days of thankful
Again this year I'd like to try to do the 30 days of thanks for November.
Firstly, I am thankful for the furries in my life. I am grateful for the joy that Toff and Fin give me. Even when they are pains in the butt that wake me up in the middle of the night (or stalk me with big eyes hoping that I feed them soon).
And the stalking might be currently happening....
Firstly, I am thankful for the furries in my life. I am grateful for the joy that Toff and Fin give me. Even when they are pains in the butt that wake me up in the middle of the night (or stalk me with big eyes hoping that I feed them soon).
And the stalking might be currently happening....
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