Starting a thankful blog...


In daily life we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy.

Brother David Steindl-Rast

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

12/17/10: My Testimony


I'm so grateful for my testimony. In a world so deceiving with Satan so influential, I'm grateful to know that I'm on the Lord's side and to know that He has already won the battle of good and evil.

12/15/10: Movies

I'm thankful for movies. A good movie always makes me happy.

12/14/10: Hot Chocolate

Today I'm grateful for hot chocolate.
It is so warm and deliciously soothing!
Not only is it pure goodness, but it
makes cold winter days bearable.
I kind of love it!

12/13/10: Ice Cream


Today (and everyday) I'm thankful for ice cream! Jaicee's brother took us to iceberg tonight and bought us shakes! Caramel Pecan Please! mmmm yum!

12/12/10: Missionaries

missionaries. 'nough said.

12/11/10: Wholesome Humor

Wholesome humor- specifically the TV show PSYCH! :)

12/10/10: Christmas Trees


Christmas trees! They make me so happy. They bring back so many good memories from my growing up: Decorating, Christmas time, Christmas Eve, Christmas Tree Jubilee, home, family time! All the good stuff. I love that we have one here with my roommates! It makes everything so much more jolly!

12/09/10: Good Friends


I'm thankful for good friends. It's important to have people you can laugh with and have a good time with, and I have these people in my life.

Friday, March 25, 2011

12/08/10: Wolverine Wednesday

I'm thankful for Wolverine Wednesday! Not only is it a great social time, but I always spin the wheel and get great prizes. Like seriously. Go Wolverines!! :)

12/07/10: Mountains

They're breathtaking. They make me feel safe, protected, confident, happy, and at home.

12/06/10: My Nephew


Today is my nephew Gage's fifth birthday. I am so grateful for him. My time with him is always limited, but it is oh so treasured.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

12/05/10: The First Presidency


I'm so thankful for the First Presidency. Their strength and witness is astounding. I truly love them and I know that they were called of God.

12/04/10: Memories

I'm so grateful for memories. It was my Uncle Ken's funeral today and I'm grateful for the memories I have with him and that I can actually remember them. We also sat around and I listened to memories from my dad's childhood as he shared with his siblings. Memories are a way to hold onto the things we don't ever want to forget.

12/03/10: Car

My grandparents are super awesome! To add to their awesomeness they lent me their car for me to drive during college. Holy life saver. I'm able to be so much more independent and been able to get so much more done and been able to go so many more places because of this car! THANK YOU!

Monday, March 7, 2011

12/02/10: Compliments


I'm thankful for compliments. Today this kid in my art class said that my project was his favorite one and that he "like" wanted it on his wall in his room. It seriously made my day. Critiques are hard for me. Presenting your piece alongside everyone else's awesome work is frightening- especially when you're not completely confident in your artistic ability. This compliment helped to boost my confidence.

12/01/10: Boys

Ya can't live with 'em, butcha can't live without 'em. Most the time though, they're nice, fun to be around, and pretty drama free. They keep it real.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

11/30/10: Facebook

Today I'm thankful for Facebook. It's an easy way to keep in touch with family and friends. Not to mention- I got a really nice message from a thoughtful person today.

11/29/10: Exercise

Today I am grateful for exercise! It was my first day back to training at Dave's today from a long break. It felt so good to get my body going again. Thank goodness for a body that can lift, run, jump, and do all that exercising stuff. I love feeling strong and having that feeling of getting into shape. Thank you exercise.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

11/28/10: Roommates

I'm so grateful for good
roommates! Jaicee Kuresa got
home a few minutes after
I had woken up and surprised
me with waffles and hot
chocolate for breakfast
when I got out of the shower.
I'm so glad we're Mates! ;)

11/27/10: The Plan of Salvation

I'm thankful for The Plan of Salvation! Though we part with our loved ones here on Earth, through The Plan of salvation we can be with them again- we just need to live worthy to do so.

11/26/10: Temple work

I'm thankful for temple work. People who have passed on have an opportunity to receive ordinances and blessings that they didn't get on Earth. Whenever I go I try to imagine the individuals that I am doing the work for. I get so excited thinking of the excitement that they are probably feeling on the other side of the veil when their work is done. Love, love, love it :)

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

11/25/10: Family


I am thankful for my Family. Oh my goodness. Where do I even start? They are my hope, my strength, my love. Through thick and thin they'll have my back, and I'll have theirs. I don't even have any words to describe how grateful I am for them. We've had hard times and we've have good times. They are my best friends. It comforts me to know that I am sealed to them for all of eternity. I love my Family.