Introducing Friday's Letters

  For those of you who do not know, "Friday's Letters" are trending in the blog world. Several friends' blogs that I follow have started their weekly postings on Fridays, and I absolutely love them. And, so, I have decided to start my own. Hopefully this will motivate me to blog a bit more.

Ahem, I am proud to announce the first edition of Friday's Letters. Enjoy!

Dear 27th Birthday:
I was so busy that you slipped up on me and I had no time to mentally prepare for the idea that I will have to say "27" in response to someone's question, "How old are you?" (Although, I'm at the age where asking that question has become taboo.) However, you were a wonderful day, and I sincerely hope you'll be as good to me as 26 was!

Dear Family and Friends:
Thank you so much for the cards, calls, texts, and Facebook posts. You made my birthday complete and I am so grateful for you!

Dear Unnecessarily Slow Drivers:
 Please speed up. You are a constant reminder that I just might need to slow my lifestyle down and be as nonchalant about time as you are, but I seriously need you to speed up.

Dear Thanksgiving:
Thanks for being such a wonderful holiday. I got to spend QT with my family, and it was AWESOME!

Dear Sickness that is Plaguing Skyllar:
 Please go away. I want my boyfriend back. (I kind of need him to help me with the Christmas tree that I'd really, really like to buy this weekend.

Dear Iron Bowl:
Hope you are worth watching!



Thankful for the Small Things

  November is the month that reminds us all of our blessings, and the big day is this week. Many people post something that they're thankful for on their Facebook status each day in November. Tried that. Many people write it down in list format on a piece of paper. Tried that. Unfortunately, my A.D.D. kicks on about two days into each of these and I somehow miss a day. Then I get back on track with my daily  listings of thankfulness--until I miss another day. And another. And then one more. You see, I'm just not good at these things. My thankfulness status tally totals up to a whopping 3 or 4 posts and I've got three items I'm thankful for written down on my paper list. I've got so much more to be thankful for then that. I'm just not great at taking time out of my day to type or write it out. I certainly do think about it. And, so, I've decided to do it all at once. Now some may say that's cheating. Well, ya know what I say to that? Pish posh. That's right, pish posh. I am most thankful for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Next, I'm thankful for a wonderful, loving, and an ever-supportive family. Third, I'm thankful for great friends and a fantastic boyfriend. 

But this list is more about the little things. If someone is fortunate enough to have the things previously mentioned then chances are they are grateful for them each and every day. This list is to remind me that I live a pretty great life. These things remind me that I'm rich in so many ways.

 

1. My electric blanket. It's getting cold out there, y'all.
2. The fact that Skunk is soooo soft. Even when he stays outside all day and all night. He's SOFT.
3. Sweets. Cake, pie, cookies, honey, sugar. I don't care about the specifics. I am just plain thankful for sweets.
4. Lotion. I sure do need it this time of year.
5. Pureology products. Enough said.
6. Fast, reliable Internet access. I remember a time when it took 10-15 minutes to get online. Those were the longest minutes of my life back in the day. Of course, there's something to be said for delayed gratification. 
7. Soft socks. Man, they feel great!
8. Rocking chairs and hammocks. They're great for relaxing.
9. Candles. But not just any candles--the kind that fill up a whole room with their sweet aroma and take a while to burn down.
10. Memory foam. My pillow greatly improved my quality of sleep years ago, and my new mattress has completely alleviated my back pain.
11. People who hang wreaths on their doors year round. It just makes you feel more welcome when you walk up to someone's house and see a wreath hanging on their door.
12. Girl talk and girl time. It's cathartic.
13. A good razor.
14. The changing colors in fall. So dang pretty!
15. A good pair of jeans.
16. Target clothing. Cute and affordable. What's not to like?
17. A free car. Thanks Mom and Dad!
18. A job. Too many people in this country do not have the opportunity to work. And too many people in this country do not realize that a job is an opportunity and choose not to seek one.
19. My cappuccino maker. It greatly improves my quality of life.
20. A good sale. 
21. Random cards in the mail. It's nice to know you're thought of.
22. Compassion. 
23. A chivalrous Southern gentleman. I'm lucky enough to have one of those ;)
24. Rummy and Tetris. They're old-school, but you cannot go wrong with a classic.
25. Laughing. It's my favorite thing to do. No joke.
26. Homegrown tomatoes. I sure am missing those this time of year.
27. The fact that my Mama was right. Me and Kelly really did grow up to be good friends. I thought she was telling a tale....
28. My Grandma's cooking.
29. Growing up in the country. Or the South for that matter. 
30. Hot rollers.