Thankful Thursday

Today, I'm thankful for my job! It has been one heck of a week and I really don't think that I could've gotten through it if I was working at another vocation. Here's how my day went today:

9:00- Arrive at first client's workplace. She had a meeting so I sat down and read my book for the duration (which leads me to something else I'm thankful for-good books! But I'll save that for another post). The meeting lasted longer than intended, so all I really did was help her with a short restroom break.

1:15- Arrive at second client's home

1:30- Head out to client's Doctor's appointment

2:00- Leave Doctor's, ask Mel if she'd like to go out to lunch. Head over to mall for lunch and a little afternoon fun. We got a text from her mom saying "Buy new sheets for Mel!" so we also did a little shopping.

3:30- Come home, relax, get on computer and listen to music together

4:30- Start Dinner

And so, this is where I'm at in my day. As you can see, not a whole lot of stress going on in my job. Yes, I do work long hours, but I just don't think I could find another job where I can be so laid back. Therefore, the long hours don't really get to me. And the best part is that I consider Melissa and her mom Carol to be some of my best friends. What other job could you get paid just to hang out among best friends?

Valentines for Aunt Heather!

Last night, I came home rather tired and with a monster headache. I was on the phone with my mom, so I was slightly distracted when I pulled out an envelope from my sis-in-law. But I thought it must be good if it's from her, I went right inside and ripped it open and inside were these precious Valentines from my Niece and Nephews. I know, I know, I'm such a silly Aunt, but these absolutely MADE my day! So I thought I'd share them.

Thankful Thursday

As I've contemplated my Thankful Thurday topic, I've wondered "Should I go deep and spiritual, should I keep it light and fluffy, should wax gushy and obnoxious....?" I'm still not sure which of these I want to go with, so maybe I'll start with the first. I'm grateful for a line of communication with the Lord. Not just prayer (although I AM extremely grateful for that) but those quiet moments when you seem to have a voice inside you. A gentle voice that almost speaks with a booming voice. The moments of clarity that make the previous confusion seem ridiculous and obselete. I know this sounds nebulous, but I'm sure just about everyone on the planet at one point or another has had these moments. I'm grateful that the Lord is mindful of silly little me. That He knows who I am and actually cares what I feel and think, even in my insignificance. Okay, I didn't realize that I was going to go in this direction, but now that I think about it, this is something I'm actually most grateful for; for without it, I have nothing. And on that note, I think I'll say goodnight!

Thankful Thursday

This is a very thankful thursday, and I've debated how I should put it. I'm going to start off like this: I'm grateful for the internet. It is such an amazing resource of information! Sometimes I take for granted that I can look up just about anything on the internet, but then I remember a time when I heard a song on tv or playing in the car next to me or in a movie and it would bug me for months and months (sometimes even years, as was the case with "Return to Innocence" by Enigma). But the thing that I'm most grateful about the internet for is it's friendship networking. I've found people on here that I was absolutely positive I'd never see or hear from again short of sending out a private investigator. Because I've lived in so many places in my life, it's extremely difficult to keep track of everyone, but thanks to myspace and facebook, I can see all my loved ones and keep them in touch with my life as well. I'm also grateful for the people I meet on the internet. Such was the case on Sunday. I'm going to be coy and stop there because I don't want to jinx anything, but sufficeth to say, he's someone I'm very happy to have met. Thank goodness for the information age!

How Many??

This weekend was a very relaxed one, and thanks to the gorgeous weather we're having, I got to take a walk with a few friends. Now you may be saying "What in the world is she doing with all those wieners?" Well, I'll tell you: Two of them are Tracy's and two of them are Danny's. They all reside over at dad's house and so we refer to it as the Wiener Factory. You can't walk into his house without meeting a yipping greeting party. And feeling ambitious (I've come to realize that I'm more affected by the weather than I'd ever noticed) I decided to give the little wieners a good walk. The photo was just too dang cute not to share, so here it is. Now I bet you wish you lived with my dad, doncha?
PS- The little one on the right is the troublemaker

Ah, Thankful Thursday again!

Well, as opposed to last thursday, this thursday I have so much gratefulness that I want to make a list to fit it all in. Some of you may be wondering at the difference in attitude? Well, for one thing, it's sunny outside, and that's enough to make me grateful!

So, here goes my thankful list:

*Sandpaper kisses. They let me know I'm loved and appreciated by a little fuzzy friend that keeps me warm at night. (Get your head out of the gutter, I was talking about my cat!)

*Fun road trips-whether scheduled or not. My picture box is full of memories that no amount of money could buy.

*Sunny days! Even the really cold ones (like today). There's nothing like a golden sun to warm your heart!

*Money. And before you think "???!!!" let me explain. I still loathe and despise money with all the tenderness of a miserable shrivled heart. However, I'm so grateful for the lessons money has taught me (and is STILL teaching me. It's a process, not a place). Just about every lesson in my adult life that I've learned has been because of money. Lessons on self control, managing one's own life, gratitude, determination...I could go on. I'm sure any adult over the age of 18 can relate to this. I'm also incredibly grateful that I'm able to work for and control my money on my own. I'm mindful of the fact that there are many women in the world who don't have this freedom.

*Family at holidays. Does this item even need to be explained? Well, as an example, last weekend, my family got together for the superbowl (Okay, that wasn't a holiday, but you get the idea) and we cheered and screamed and played Crash Bandicoot on a small portable tv and ate yummy food and it was wonderful.

*Friends who aren't afraid to tell you "No, Heather, those jeans do not do anything for your butt".

*Good books. Currently reading "Brisingr" by Christopher Paolini. It's the third in his Inheritance series and so far, pretty good!

*Quiet moments reading the scriptures in bed with the heater at my feet. Yes, I've fine-tuned this skill because I like my tootsies warm.

*Scrapbooking memories. It lets me be artistic with no real training (or talent for that matter :)

*TV shows where I'm all caught up in the story. They come on at night so it gives you something to look forward to the whole day. Which just makes me happy.

*Skiing in fresh powder. I can't do it here in the east, but that doesn't mean that I don't think about it when we get a fresh blanket of fluffy snow. *sigh*

*My computer. Staying connected and being creative all in a machine the size of a book. Amazing.

Anyway, I think I'll end my list here and save some for next thursday. I hope everyone has found a reason to be thankful today!