25 things for which i am thankful…

(notice how i didn’t end that title with a preposition? man, i’m good.)

1. my husband, Ryan

2. family

3. friends, here and back in the States

4. my dog, Charlie (and Carter, my cat back home)

5. God’s grace

6. internet!

7. rain

8. people who come out of the woodwork and positively influence your life

9. Hidden Valley Ranch dressing

10. knowing it’s never too late to better myself

11. good hair days (i’m girl, gimme a break)

12. the Christmas decorations and Christmas music in the malls

13. chapstick

14. packages from home

15. air conditioning!!

16. Love.

17. good health

18. laughter and wit

19. getting paid to do something i really enjoy that also allows me to use my talents

20. Youtube and Facebook (…i know. but seriously, i am.)

21. a good pen – you know i’m right. it’s so much more fun to write when you have a good pen.

22. music

23. people who are willing to put me in my place out of care and concern, or sometimes irritation

24. You.

25. snow… oh, wait…