let's be real.

Let's be real. I have blessings in my life that I need to be more thankful for. 
It's easy to be wrapped up in the thought of "I wish I had that... I would be happier if I was like this... 
I have an idea that If I start "counting my blessings" on a daily basis, I might find a new outlook on life, I might see something from a different perspective, and maybe I'll reorder some priorities. Or maybe this is just another excuse to be on my loyal 5-year-old macbook. <--blessing
So without further ado, I introduce to you:

My day-by-day, ongoing list of blessings: 

2/9/12 ...Blessed with Distractions: My Netflix has perfect timing and started working on my tv again. 
...Silence: I have a silly habit of ignoring my thoughts. I'm blessed to have silence in order to start listening to myself... because I'm pretty sure I have a lot to say to erica, mainly jokes, but maybe some important things too.
...Support: I have people in Rochester, Sioux Falls, Watertown, and Fargo that have proven to give me words of wisdom (w.o.w.) whether I think I need it or not. I think I need to start another note called, "W.O.W. from you to me" but for now, I'll leave you with my last w.o.w. of the day i received, "never take cold medicine with alcohol"


2/10/12
... Blessed with a giggle: My friend Kate has two kids that I'd be happy to kidnap any day: Ollie, who will turn 2 in a couple weeks, and Augie, who is 4 months today. Ollie and I had a haircut date: same time, same location, but not the same style. With or without a new haircut, Ollie has the courage to go up to any lady and make sure they notice him. Today, Kate and I had to laugh because Ollie was wining and dining with an elderly woman at the salon. He wanted to share her cup of coffee and was willing to share his butterscotch sucker.  
*Always remember, Sharing is caring!!! (but Ollie... please don't forget about "Stranger, Danger!")
... Family: I GOT TO EAT SUPPER WITH MY SISTER AND BROTHER-IN-LAW. blessed. 
... Warm: I cursed a little under my breath on my way to my car... but I shouldn't complain; I have heat. I will warm up tonight, some people can't say the same.