Nov 8-30

Well since November is almost over and I'm only thankful for 7 things...I figured I would do a short version of the things I am thankful for

November 8: I am thankful for the impact music has had on my life and the opportunities I have had to experience music and help other people experience it as well.

Nov 9: I am thankful for unexpected meeting of wonderful people who add so much to my life.

Nov 10 I am thankful for my oldest brother Caleb. Not only did he prep my parents well for life with children (thanks brother), he has made a name for himself that many can respect. Caleb is one person who I know, no matter what, would drop any and everything to help one of his siblings and I think I can speak for us all when we say we would do the same for him.

Nov 11: I am thankful for my sweet Mags and the unconditional love she shows me. She's brought such light to my life over the past 5+ years.

Nov 12: I am thankful for playful kittens. While they may live at my parents still (and forever apparently) they are so precious to watch grow up.

Nov 13: I am thankful for vacation time and lots of it. A lot of which I will be taking in the coming month.

Nov 14: I am thankful for my relationship with God and the spiritual growth I have experienced over the past year.

Nov 15: I am thankful for the random times when a quote, saying, verse, lyric, or anything else for that matter can really resonate with me and have a life-changing/ life-altering effect on me.

Nov 16: I am thankful for my sister-in-law. While Meegan has practically been a part of the family for 10 years or so now, over the past few years, she really has become more than just my brother's gf/wife, she's my second sister.

Nov 17: I am thankful for my coworkers. Some of the best people I have ever met and regardless of where we all end up one day, these are people I will always call friends.

Nov 18: I am thankful for kept promises.

Nov 19: I am thankful for good health. I may jinx myself here, but I've been pretty lucky to stay relatively healthy most of my life with no major setbacks and for now I will enjoy that gift and hope that it continues into the rest of my life.

Nov 20: I am thankful for chocolate and sweettarts.

Nov 21: I am thankful for the beach and the beauty that it bestows. This is one place that no matter what, I am content and able to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Nov 22: I am thankful for exercise. Although I hate doing it 80% of the time, I love the feeling I have afterwards. It's even better when I am working towards a goal and am slowly but surely making process.

Nov 23: I am thankful for my new baby... a new car (2012 Camry)!! I bought "her" in Auburn on a whim (sort of) and I think it was one of the best decisions I have made in a while. Ask me how I feel about it after a few car payments and my attitude may change, but right now I am loving it.

Nov 24: I am thankful for family gatherings for holidays. What a blessing it is to have 25 people/dogs gathered in one house from two different families.

Nov 25: I am thankful for the quirkiness that is my family. Don't hate us for being awsesome.



Nov 26: I am thankful for the feeling that decorating for Christmas gives me (like how I added this after Thanksgiving for all you who are a little sensitive about that :)) Christmas decorations just put me in the best mood.

Nov 27: I am thankful for laughter and way a person face lights up when they are laughing.

Nov 28: I am thankful for long drives and the perfect song mix to go along with it.

Nov 29: I am thankful for warm clothing that will help me survive this already miserable winter we have going on.

and a sneak peak at Nov 30: I am thankful for my grandparents. Tomorrow will be my MeeMaw's 86 birthday. I am lucky to have 3 of my 4 grandparents still living and everyday I am thankful for the time I have had with them. They are amazing people and anyone who meets them are lucky to have them a part of their lives.

Thankful Thanksgiving Month

Of course, Katie beat me to it, but after reading everyone's facebook posts about the things they are thankful for this Thanksgiving month, I want to share what I am thankful for as well. Except, I figure the people who need to know these things arent necessarily the 1000+ facebook "friends" I have :).

So here goes nothing...

Tuesday, Nov 1: Since November 1st is my brother's birthday he gets my first bit of thankfulness. Daniel, over the years, has taught me so much. He's one of the smartest people I know and has such a kind heart. We may be two very different people, but we both know that no matter what we will always be there for the other without question.

Wednesday, Nov 2: I am thankful everyday for my Wednesday night bible study. The girls have been a blessing over the past 1+ year and I have grown so much through our time. The studies we have done have helped me learn more about myself and my walk with God. Sharing our struggles, triumphs, and challenges helps get us all through life and their prayers have helped change more than I can ever let them know. This coming year will be a big changing year for us as we have 2 getting married (YAY) and others with big changes on the horizon. I cannot wait to see where this next year takes us.

Thursday, Nov 3: I am thankful for the friendships I have. After college most of my friends all spread out across the south and I dont see them nearly as frequently as I want, but regardless, we always just pick right up where we left off. I love that about us. I am also thankful for the people in my life in Atlanta, they keep me sane in the crazy city and help me love Atlanta a little more everyday.

Friday, Nov 4: I am thankful for Auburn. Auburn to many is just a school/city but Auburn, for me, is home. Being raised there I hold it so close to my heart and am always in my happy place when I am there. Thankfully for now, I am only 2 hours away, but I know regardless of how far away I go, or whether my family continues to live there, Auburn will always be my home.

Saturday, Nov 5: I am thankful for my parents. Mom and Dad are always there to support me, give me advice, and love me. They never lose faith in me, even on days when I have lost faith in myself. The way they raised my brothers, sister and I have made us the men and women we are today and no matter how many times we have slipped and fallen they were there to pick us up. I am thankful for the time I have with them and the lessons they have taught me over the years. I can only hope that I am half the parent they have been.

Sunday, Nov 6: I am thankful for my lil shish. Sarah is one of the nicest, funniest, and beautiful people I know. No matter what life serves her, she takes it with a smile and does what she can to get through it. Watching her grow up over the years has been such a blessing and I cannot wait to see where she ends up in the coming years.

Monday, Nov 7: I am thankful for a job that allows me to live the life I live. I have been able to travel to places I would never have been able to go to before. I have learned to deal with different personalities and challenges and have grown as a person and as a professional through those experiences. No matter how much I may complain sometimes (especially on a Monday morning) I am thankful for the job I have and the experience I am getting.

Nov 8-30 may take some time to get to, since I leave for Vegas tomorrow and will remain their until Saturday morning when I fly back to go to Athens for the Auburn UGA game and then jump on a plane again on Monday to fly to Northern Cali.

I hope everyone has a blessed week. Happy Monday!

Pinterest

In case I needed another distraction from my to-do lists and work responsibilities, I am currently OBSESSED with Pinterest.

Such cute ideas and fun clothes and recipes and everything. I feel like I need to be a stay at home mom (without the mom part) so I can do all those fun crafts. My house would be so adorable I wouldn't even be able to stand it.

Not to mention with 98% of the hair styles on there, I would need a week to figure them out. Some may take even longer.

That's it. I quit and am now officially a pinterester.... think I will be able to make a living doing that?

Happy Birthday Daniel!!

In honor of my big brother's 27th birthday, I dedicate his birthday blog to him!

Happy Happy Birthday big brother!

Daniel has had a big year this year graduating from law school, passing the bar and getting a big boy job in Birmingham. He and Meegan are transitioning really well and it's great to have them so close again!

Daniel and I have a total of zero pictures just the two of us lately, so here is my Happy Birthday montage to him.

Happy Birthday Daniel! Love you bunches!