Thanx Lotz: 10.27.2011

I just read somewhere that it's Thankful Thursday. So, what am I thankful for today?

1. A full night's sleep. Mmmmm. This can make or break my day.

2. This cup of green tea - on fall days like these I just cannot get warm!

3. My husband, with his dashing good looks and quick wit he's certain to woo you into a lively conversation about cinema or his arch-nemesis: condiments.

4. My hot rollers? These guarantee a good hair day. Seriously.

5. Friends who continually pursue me, no matter how far away they live or how snarky I get.

6. The captivating sunrise that accompanied me on my bus ride this morning. The reason I'm a self-proclaimed morning person. Nothing humbles me quite like one of these.

7. Tomorrow is Friday, duh!

Thanx Lotz: 10.18.2011

1. I have these girls in my life, all so different, and so beautiful inside and out. I've spent a different day this week with each of them and I'm blissfully exhausted.  I'm inspired by these relationships - the kind where you take care of each other, the kind where you talk things out until 1 o'clock in the morning over wine, the kind where you go out of your way to make time, the kind where there's no judgement but instead choose to learn from each other. Always lifting each other up and asking "So how are you? I want to know."

It's not taken for granted - I hope I pour out half of what I receive from these friendships.

2. Coffee has really been saving my butt lately.

3. Every day at my new job feels a little better than the last. If only I had time to decorate my desk...

4. God's been teaching me to lean on Him for everything this year. And I think something pretty cool is on the horizon. I'm nervous. And I'll have to trust Him more than ever.

5. We're buying our tickets for Paris very soon - the dates have been set!

Thanx Lotz: Tttttuesday.

1. I heard from 5 of my best friends yesterday. They like me, they really like me! Best message? "Watch the mail, I'm cooking up a wee plan." Hahahaha! I've been running that sentence through my head for hours!

2. I never take good, restorative sleep for granted - and last night I got some! This is why I'm a morning person!

3. I have a job. Working for nice people.

4. My husband lets me wake him up a million times a morning without complaining...no matter how late he went to bed.

5. He will also put up with my shenanigans and hair brained ideas time and time again.

6. My family is generous - and though we all bring a little something different to the table...and may not agree on everything - I know they're looking out for me.

Thanx Lotz: Nine Ten Eleven

Today I am thankful for the little things, wait...it's always the little things:

1. Hot summer days and crisp nights. I had my first pumpkin spice latte this week - a sure sign that fall is on it's way. 

2. I've had the opportunity to learn something new every day this week.

3. Team Jag Happy Hour lives on. It's never disappointing to spend time with Melissa and Nate. 

4. Michelle took me to the Kasbah tonight for dinner. Moroccan food at the Kasbah. It's no big deal. 

5. I work for people who appreciate me. It makes all the difference. I have been really happy lately.

6. John and I started attending a community group in our neighborhood a few weeks ago. I forgot how much fun it is to make new friends.

Thanx Lotz: July 10

Today I am thankful for:

1. Quiet evenings with a book on my deck.
2. Running errands with my husband.
3. Friends from every corner of the nation.
4. I am forgiven.
5. Wishlists.
6. A clean house - even if I was the one who cleaned it.
7. The chance to sleep in.
8. A big glass of wine.

Thanx Lotz: June 18

Today I am thankful for:

1. Random "I love you" texts.
2. Backyard BBQ's in West Seattle.
3. Having one day off this week.
4. Answered prayer - even if the timing isn't quite what you expect :)
5. Family coming into town and weddings!
6. My husband.