Sunday, December 11, 2011

give thanks

I'm going to do a whole list of things I'm thankful for today in the spirit of christmas! 
my puppy, fuzzy blankets, new water bottles, wrapping paper, bows, headbands, christmas cookies, reliable friends, popcorn, christmas trees, frost on the window, rosy cheeks, happy people, shopping, the hustle and bustle of life, salvation army bell ringers, pinterest, giving gifts, love, waiting in anticipation, getting something unexpected, something that shocks you so much you don't know how to feel, curly ribbons, candles, fireplaces adorned with stockings, little kids christmas outfits, bundled babies, sledding, a kiss under the missile toe, mugs of hot cocoa, a full tank of gas, secret santas, a new outfit, being genuinely happy, having a family that loves you, christmas album, micheal buble, new years eve, long warm hugs, new mittens, a cozy scarf, hot breakfast, waking up before your alarm, snuggling under the covers, fresh baked cookie smell, going out to eat, snugglesmas, the ravens great season, forgiveness, the reason for the season, baby jesus, only a week and a half of school until break, forgetting your homework and going to bed early, caffeine, best friends, second families, a confident smile, doing something for the greater good, falling in love, being hopeful, mini marshmallows, craving ice cream in the winter, finishing the ACT, writing an amazing essay, a sense of accomplishment, the rare times when a song comes on and is exactly how you are feeling, forgetting about something you ordered in the mail, communication, teachers that understand students, giving blood, people who have the ability to change your mood, being the only person that can reach the top shelf, new socks, chapstick which is in your pocket on accident, the cops, waking up to the most confusing situation, having a cuddle buddy, losing yourself in a good book, the university of colorado at boulder, college scholarships, a bandaid, hottubbing when its snowing, paper snowflakes, finding motivation, extra credit opportunities, volunteering, baby animals, stopping to smell the roses, bringing back an old tradition, changing the stereotype, big reading lamps, popsicles in the winter, orange juice to fight the colds, kids cough medicine smell, christmas sprinkles, college semester break, being a family, taking a vacation, the return of a military member to his family and countless others. What I am meaning to get across is that you should always count your blessings. We as humans manage to take even the littlest things for granted, holidays aren't the only time to be thankful the bible tells us to give thanks in all situations, what if you woke up with only what you thanked god for yesterday? Be grateful and live every second to the fullest potential. You never know what could happen, will you be happy with the image that flashes before your eyes?

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