Grateful

I am grateful for the experiences and opportunities I have had thus far in my life. I am grateful for the unconditional love my mother has showed me for the last 26 years. I am grateful for the roof currently over my head in a house that I'm comfortable in. I am grateful that my stomach is full. I am grateful for the amazing students I have met this year teaching in Hartford. I am grateful for my health, my sight, my limbs, my muscles, my hearing, and my senses. I am grateful for the love that Ryan has showed me and the constant inspiration and dedication he shows me on a daily basis. I am grateful for the relationship I have with Christina despite being so far away. I am grateful for the very best friends that have blessed me by walking into my life and never walking out. I am grateful for two living, loving grandparents and a wonderful family of cousins, aunts, and uncles. I am grateful for the lessons my friends have taught me and the encouragement and support we share. I am grateful for the creativity I was born with and the ability to turn it into my passion of arts and crafts. I am grateful for my car that drives me to work every day. I am grateful for my job. I am grateful for my college education and Master's degree that I have. I am grateful for the eye-opening experience and unforgettable memories made during my six years in New York. I am grateful for the people who entered my life and have since left because it's taught me what I deserve. I am grateful for the refrigerator full of healthy food. I am grateful for the swerves that the path of life has taken me through because they have made me stronger and much more appreciative of the good things. I am grateful for the ability to travel. I am grateful for the smiles strangers share. I am grateful for my iphone. I am grateful for the shelves full of books I have. I am grateful for the positive and encouraging words of others. I am grateful for every minute spent with family. I am grateful for insurance. I am grateful for yoga. I am grateful for feeling feelings. I am grateful for my blog. I am grateful for my garage. I am grateful for sunny days. I am grateful for rainbows. I am grateful for watching the sunrise and enjoying the sunset. I am grateful for the little things. I am grateful for pinterest. I am grateful for Drew Brees. I am grateful for cold water on a hot day. I am grateful for hot water on a cold day. I am grateful for froyo. I am grateful for beach days. I am grateful for chocolate. I am grateful for the mistakes I've made because they've made me smarter. I am grateful for the fear that I have about the future because it teaches me discipline. I am grateful for music. I am grateful for the funny comments my students say that make me laugh. I am grateful for my computer and the ability it gives me to keep in touch with loved ones. I am grateful for electricity. I am grateful for my favorite post card. I am grateful for my vanilla candle. I am grateful for post it notes. I am grateful for God and the path he has chosen for me. I am grateful for nail polish. I am grateful for my toothbrush. I am grateful for sunglasses. I am grateful for my daily cup(s) of coffee. I am grateful for chocolate. I am grateful for blackberries. I am grateful for chap stick. I am grateful for prayers. I am grateful for wise wisdom. I am grateful for girls nights. I am grateful for the something new I learn every day. I am grateful for love.

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