Thankful Monday

So, I've been really impressed by my cousin and her thankful posts and figured I should do the same, but haven't really gotten around to it. I've also been a little down the last few days and figure the best way to pick myself up right now is to remind myself of all the good things I do have in my life. So, here goes, I'm thankful for (in no particular order)...

*My family. They are always around and always will be around whenever I need them whether it be for a laugh, a talk, a cry, or companionship. My best friends are my family.

*My co-workers. If ever I'm having a bad or frustrating day, I know that our conversation at lunch or after school will be a good one no matter what the topic. They have such great attitudes and are very talented teachers. We work very well together and always share ideas with each other. I've had to work with some real crabs before so it is nice to work with some friends.

*My job. Although it can be stressful, frustrating, or taxing sometimes, it really lets me be whoever I want to be. I get to share my thoughts and ideas with my students and I get to know large groups of good kids each year. Not only does it provide monetary support for me to pay the bills, it also shows me who I am and lets me do what I like to do.

*Good friends. I have had several roommates over the years and have known large amounts of people throughout all of the wards I've lived in, so it is good to know that I have a group of people I can always turn to and laugh with. I also have good friends that I can call about anything to get their feedback or to just share stories with. As much as I like to have time to myself, I also enjoy knowing that I have people I can go hang out with or talk to.

*Food. I like to eat. Food is good. My school district is pushing healthy living with a monthly goal for us to focus on, this month is making sure we get 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. I thought it would be really hard at first but really it's opened up my regular eating habits to include food that I have always liked to eat but don't always think about eating.

*My car. Even though it has its issues every once in awhile, I really like my car. It's trunk space is great. I can feel the radio play some of my favorite songs. It's just fun to drive around.

*The gospel. With all the questions and arguments going on right now, it is nice to know that I have the truth and know why I am here at this time. I am comforted to know that I can call upon the Lord at any time and He will hear me.

*Travel. I like to be able to just get away sometimes.

*Christmas. This holiday gives me a chance to give to others without any other reason than it's the holiday of giving and because I love them. Of course, it also means that I will have some time off of work and I will be traveling home to see my family.

*Quiet places. I like to be by myself at times and to do that, I really need to have a place where I can remove myself from everything and just enjoy having the time and space.