Day 3: Accidental Sunburns

Today's gratitude is going to accidental sunburns. 


I'm sure there are 2 thoughts you are having right now....maybe more, but let's start with 2.
1. SUNBURN?!?! It's February!
2. Why didn't she put on sunscreen... she's been sunburned before, she knows how it works!

Well, let me tell you.... SO if I got sunburned today, that means that I was able to spend enough time enjoying this beautiful, spring-like sunshine OUTSIDE (aka not inside on a computer and/or in classs and/or driving in my car) to soak up enough sun that I got a little color, even if it is pink right now! I started the day off going on a walk through the Arbo with Kelcie with coffees in hand! We had great conversation as we walked through all those trees! Then I came home and decided that whatever homework I was going to work on was going to be done outside, enjoying the warm weather and sun, POOLSIDE! Now, it's no beach, but sitting by the pool is quite refreshing to my soul! And then after some homework, I walked across the park to Target! I think I got a nice little break from the grind of things that were these past few days today, and for that, even if I'm "marked" by a little sunburn/ weird tan lines, I'm so appreciative!

In other news.... PACT stuff was turned in. I got about 85% done, which means my professor will give me feeback on that much of it which is A-OKAY in my book!!!! Now, I'm trying to play the catch up game on other homework, but first I think I will enjoy a card night with some friends and a few fun conversations with friends and family!

Day 1: Warm Evenings

Day 1
Today's gratitude is thrown to warm evenings! 

Today, I am thankful for warm evenings. Today was a gorgeous day and I was inside most of the day working on homework, sitting in class, and working on more homework. Yes, productivity is a good thing, but still beautiful weather is also a good thing! I was so very pleasantly surprised to walk outside on my way to church at 6:45, yes 6:45 at night and have it still feel decent and lovely! It brought me right back to this past summer where my nights were filled with card games with friends, bike rides across town, chocolate milk, and well....... if I keep going I'll have about 7 days of things to be thankful for, so I'll stop there! Anyway. I'm thankful for warm nights that bring joy and comfort. It's the small things right now, and tonight the crisp air was quite a nice, and unexpected, gift!

40 Days of Gratitude

Well, it's been quite some time since I've sat down to write a blog post. And lucky you.... I'm going to embark on a 40 day spree of writing! Today is Ash Wednesday which marks the first day of Lent. Lent is marked by 40 days of fasting of some sort. Some people choose to add something to their life instead. I have to admit that I had a hard time thinking of something to fast from or add to my life this year. Partially because I feel like it is way to soon for it to already be Lent which means Easter isn't too far off which just seems crazy to me! 2012 is blowing me by! The other reason I have had a hard time is because I wanted to take on a significant challenge during these 40 days.

I was inspired by my good friend David, who has given up Facebook and Social Media for the past few years for Lent. This year he is taking a creative twist on it and choosing to be more intentional about blogging. I have to admit (as this is a day of confessing....) that I thought his idea was brilliant and I'm going to copy it... to some degree!

Over these next 40 days (technically it is 46 because Sunday 'doesn't count') I'm going to be intentional about giving gratitude for at least ONE person, place or thing. My hope is that by doing this, it will not only just help me recognize all the blessings in my life, big and small, but that it will also help you realize how lucky you are and that blessings come in all shapes and forms. ALSO: You have my permission to keep me accountable and on track. And without further ado.....