* MY HUSBAND was the first to pop into my head, which probably sums up how obsessed I am with him--that dude's always at the forefront of my mind. We recently celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary, which isn't so long I realize, yet I'm still uber-infatuated with the guy...the contrast between his dark hair and light blue eyes, how he sweet talks to me, the way he carries himself, how wicked smart he is yet how goofy he is, too... What is it that The Eagles sang? "I have loved you in a tame way and I have loved you wild." Spot on, Eagles, spot on.
* The color PINK.
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* Hair clips. Lordy, is it a pain in the rear-end to grow out bangs...
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* Crisp, wintry air. There's gotta be some science behind how it makes one feel alive to the world and brand new, like anything is possible. Hands down the best medicine.
* Friends and family. A and I just celebrated our friends' wedding in Portland, are on the tail end of Christmas festivities, and are kicking off the New Year with family and dear friends. Goooood stuff, no? And there is no shortage of good things happening in 2012, either. Good gosh, I'm dang lucky to love and be loved! It's crazy how good this time of year is at filling you up with gratitude and th-th-th-thrilling happiness. I really believe that good things have a way of multiplying into more good things, so I foresee lots of joy in 2012, too. (Wishing y'all the same!)
* All-Bran cereal. If you're anything like my mother, your mouth is getting pastey just at the thought of it, but hey, I like the stuff! Though I acknowledge I've got an unhealthy relationship with all cereal, lemme tell you why this stuff's more delicious than it sounds or looks, for that matter. It's healthy for you! Not only does it have crap-tons of fiber (literally), but it takes a while to completely chew, which I personally enjoy because it makes me eat slowly. Also, you can savor your bowl of cereal longer!
* My daily planner. Whoa on the Magoo, I know, but there's something so satisfying about seeing each day laid out before me with activities to enjoy and lists to cross off. It's a visual marker for DOING, and I enjoy seeing myself live my life in a way.
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* Health. I've been blessed with a hearty body which I take for granted. A simple cold or headache pisses me off I'm usually so healthy. Hell, lack of sleep annoys me! So I thank God and my parents for what they gave me, cause I certainly had nothing to do with it! I'll try to pay them back by putting it to good use :)
* Stories. Good golly, Ms. Molly, a good story is a slice of heaven in my opinion. Whether it's The Polar Express, Shantaram, or this lovely little sermon, stories expand our imaginations, relate life lessons, make us realize something about ourselves, or very simply--entertain us. I can't wait to read (and learn) all kinds of new things next year. Just thinking about a big stack of books puts a smile on my face :) Any recommendations???
* Sister Hazel. If you don't know who or what that is, please go spend an hour of your time on iTunes scoping out the situation. I deeply <3 Sister Hazel and can't fathom where I'd be without gems like "Your Winter" or "Champagne High" or "Bring It On Home" or my all-time favorite "This Kind of Love." Seriously, go make your heart happy and download their best :)
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There's so much more I could say about what I'm thankful for, but alas, I'll just carry over my excess gratitude into 2012! I hope y'all have a raging awesome New Year's Eve! Is it just me or do the little gold circles on the sides of this page suddenly look like champagne bubbles?!
Now go ahead and tell me something you're way, way, way, WAY thankful for!
I'll see you fancy faces next year!
