Television

The twenty second thing I am thankful for is the luxury of coming home and watching television. Because let me tell you, this 'to-do list Monday' is not happening. I slept somewhat unsoundly last night, and I had a very vivid dream about Metoprolol. ("You know you've been in the Pharmacy business too long when...") Long story short, the longer I was at work, the crappier I began to feel. And now that I'm home, well, I'm putting on my pajamas, climbing into bed, and not moving. 'Love It Or List It is' on HGTV, so I can kill a few hours watching that, which I was introduced to by my boyfriend's friends, Mike and Lauren.

So in a nutshell: PJs, TV, bed, hot tea, water, sierra mist, and keebler club crackers here I come!

Veterans

The twenty first thing I am thankful for are the Veterans and those who are currently serving! And for a productive, yet relaxing weekend.

Just Breathe

Tomorrow I am having a luncheon at my Church to raise support for my missionary trip to South Africa. I had a productive morning. I cut some fabric for a few projects I'm working on, and then I baked a bunch of goodies for tomorrow. My mom, brother, and I went to the Church to prepare a few other things. I was ready to crash by the time we got back home. After eating dinner with my family, I began to really feel the heat. I couldn't focus on my favorite television show, or on my Bible reading. There is something so unnerving about relinquishing control and allowing others to impact your life. It's one thing to be proactive and rely on yourself all the time. That can be a good thing, and certainly takes qualities and habits that can be beneficial in many areas of life. But we also need to be vulnerable. To be reminded that we are not, that we can not, be truly self-sufficient. If I didn't have Jesus in my life, I would definitely be a lot worse off than I am now. I need His guidance, His grace. It is still incredibly humbling to openly invite others to take an active role in your faith journey. To be my partners on this journey, whether it is actively, financially, emotionally, or just in prayer. But I am not bold, and I don't thrive in the limelight, so I was really stressing out.

So I caved. Because I could not focus on anything else, I talked to my best friend. The wheels in my head were going 100 miles per minute, and I jokingly referenced putting up my Christmas tree. I do love Christmas, and I did get out all of my Christmas music, but I wasn't actually planning on putting up my tree this early. But, I was so stressed out, and my best friend said I should put my tree up. I was shocked because she does not like to think about Christmas until after Thanksgiving. But she is my best friend, and she knows me, and she knew it would take my mind off of tomorrow and help me calm down. So here I sit, next to an (unlit) Christmas tree. And my animatronic mouse that sings 'Jingle Bell Rock.'  I must admit, it worked. Now I just have to get some rest before tomorrow. Yikes...

So the twentieth thing I am thankful for is(are) my best friend(s)! They are always there for me when I need someone to listen.

Health

The nineteenth thing I am thankful for is my health. Especially now as it appears that everyone slowly is coming down with something. Luckily I, as have my coworkers, have avoided getting sick so far. (*knock on wood*)



Also, I have ordered 5 new Christmas albums. Yes, I'm super excited about them and I will import them to iTunes ASAP. No, I do not have any shame. I might put up my Christmas tree next week, we'll see how (im)patient I am this year...

Laughter!

The eighteenth thing I am thankful for is the chance to laugh! (at myself!) I fell/flew up the stairs at work today, literally. I started laughing as soon as I landed, and continued for the following hour. The best part was you can see it on our surveillance system! I watched it about three times and it was still hilarious. (if you missed it, you can see it tomorrow!) But we need to petition for better camera placement to record these events for bloopers at staff parties, ha!

Sitcoms

The seventeenth thing I am thankful for are sitcoms. Or anything other than political coverage. I'll catch up tomorrow, when the dust has begun to settle...

Election

The sixteenth thing I am thankful for is the right to vote! Hitting the polls before work!

^"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:
Who, being in very nature God,
    did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
rather, he made himself nothing
    by taking the very nature of a servant,
    being made in human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a man,
    he humbled himself
    by becoming obedient to death—
        even death on a cross!"
-Phillippians 2:3-8[NIV]

Politics

The fifteenth thing I am thankful for is the fact that the political commercials will be over soon!

BYG crew

The fourteenth thing I'm thankful for is my BYG crew: Glenn, Mike, Jeremy, John, Matthew, Makayla, Megan and Timmy. Even though he wouldn't let me take his picture.

DST

The thirteenth thing I'm thankful for is DST!!! yay extra sleep!!! (need I say more?)

Lunch Dates

  Whoops, I did it again... Here are both Friday's and Saturday's posts:

The eleventh thing I am thankful for are quiet, productive evenings - aka, the calm before the storm.

The twelfth thing I am thankful for are lunch dates with my nephews!!!

Friends

The tenth thing I am thankful for are my friends who are always there for me!