#25

Today I am grateful for leather couches. My family has this weird thing with "dry" things. Therefore, it's so nice to lay on a couch that is "wet" aka leather. (My family understands me. Haha.) They are kind of a favorite of mine.

- J

#24

Today I am grateful for homemade meals. When you're a college student, you get in the habit of eating processed and packaged foods. Every once in a while, you get a homemade meal and it's just... SO wonderful. So, I am grateful for Nana and Grandpa and Grandma Baker who have made me homemade meals while in California!

- J

#23

Today I am grateful for nice weather. I happen to love nice weather, especially when I can walk on the beach in a t-shirt and just feel so relaxed:) Today was the most perfect weather, and I loved it.

- J

#22

Today I am grateful for my sister Natalie and her husband Kenny, because they drove me to California today. They didn't ask for much, but they were so willing to let me tag along and enjoy the Thanksgiving break with them. I couldn't have asked for a better family. And I'm lucky my sisters pick good men to marry. I love my brother(s) in law.

- J

#21

Today I am grateful for sweats. I love sweatpants with all my heart. I love sweatshirts. I love them so much. They are comfy, and when I feel sick, or tired, or sad, or worried, sweats just make me feel cozy and better. I love them.

- J

#20

Today I am grateful for my hands/fingers. There are so many things that I do that require me to use my fingers/hands, and I can't imagine life without them. I take for granted so many things, including my hands/fingers. But hey, I'm recognizing them now, and realizing how wonderful they are. Without them, how would I blog? Check facebook? Check my email? Twitter? Life would be a major disappointment without access to these things. How would I eat? Drink? The list goes on and on.

- J

#19

Today I am grateful for my iTouch. I love having music at the reach of my fingertips. I love having MY music. My favorite tunes, right there to listen to:) It's so convenient.

- J

#18

Today I am grateful for internet. I take it for granted, that I have wireless internet in my apartment, but I just love having internet in general. Wireless, or ethernet. I'll take it where I can get it. :)

- J

Listen to the Fireplace Roar

Today I am grateful for warm fuzzy and fleece socks. My apartment is FREEZING and our utility bill was high last month, so this month we aren't turning on the heat.... Therefore, the only way I stay warm is by bundling up in warm blankets and wearing warm fleece socks. Although, I do love fuzzy socks as well:)

- J

I Only See You

Today I am grateful for my glasses. I am so grateful for my sight and for the beauty of the world which I can see because of my glasses. Yeah, they get dirty and they stretch out some, but overall, I am grateful for them. I happen to love being able to see :)

 - J

La Da Da Da Da

Today I am grateful for j.wride. I have realized recently that I am the most happy when listening to j.wride or attending a j.wride concert. There's something miraculous about their music, and how it just transforms my soul. I love their music, so so much. If you haven't heard them yet, check out their facebook page. Yes, that was a plug for them. But I'm gonna be honest. My life has changed because of j.wride... When I went to that first concert, a light was lit inside of me that I didn't know existed. And somehow I became happier than I ever thought possible. And yeah, I have my ups and downs, but overall... I couldn't be more grateful to this band, to these boys, who took me in and gave me hope, gave me something to believe in.

- J

Stick it

Today I am grateful for stick shift. Manual cars are my favorite. That is all.

- J

Every Little Piece, Love

Today I am grateful for my blog. This blog helps me focus on what is truly important in my life. I could not be more grateful for this blog I created and for the many ways it has blessed my life.

- J

I've Been Working on the Railroad

Okay, so I disclaimer: I have NOT been working on the railroad.  BUT, today I am grateful for my job. I'll be the first to admit, this wouldn't have been my first choice for a job, but it's a job nonetheless, and I desperately need the money, so this job I shall have. And I might as well be grateful for my job... especially since there are so many students, and so many people, that don't have jobs. I don't love my job, but I definitely love having a job.

- J

Nothing Is A Possibility If You Don't Got Your Friends..

Today, I am grateful for friends, and the many friendships I have. I appreciate my friends and the love they show towards me. Having good friends means everything to me... I love you all :)

- J

Dim That Spotlight

Today I am grateful for Taylor Swift. She makes my heart happy:) Her lyrics are so applicable and I totally feel her emotions... It's amazing how one person's lyrics can apply so well to my life. But I just love her songs and how happy the majority of the songs make me:) Plus, she's just gorgeous! Love her.

- J

Bake Me A Cake As Fast As You Can

No, I'm not grateful for cake today. Today I am grateful for pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. They are so delicious and fantastic. Agreed? Agreed. When someone brings me these cookies, I just smile. They are my absolute favorite cookies. And no, I'm not asking for some... I just made some :) yum!

- J

I Bleed My Heart Out On This Paper

Today I am grateful for my blog. I love being able to write about whatever comes to my mind. It's possibly one of my most favorite things. Whenever I have the feeling to write out my feelings, I just hop onto one of my blogs and I vent. It's awesome.


If you ever have a suggestion of something you'd like me to write about, just let me know by commenting on any of my posts, or find me on facebook.

- J

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Today I am grateful for my winter coat. It's been rather chilly lately, and it has kept me so warm. I love having winter coats that I can put on and stay toasty. It's pretty much the best ever. Fact.

- J

Budda Buh Buh Buh I'm Lovin It

Today (11/6/11) I am grateful for my laptop. I am able to do so many things that I would not otherwise be able to do, with my laptop. I love having it available to do whatever I deem necessary:) I love it so much.

- J

'Fore I Said "Amen"

Today I am grateful for my scriptures and the influence for good they are in my life. I love how when I read them I can feel the spirit on command. Plus, reading them just makes me happy!

- J

Vroom Vroom

Today I am grateful for my car, and cars in general, so I don't have to freeze during the winter time. Especially since I have quick heat in my car:) I mean, that's not the only reason I'm grateful for cars, but that's a total plus! I also am grateful for them because they get me places when I need to go, and they get me there way fast. It's fantastic.

- J

Baby It's Cold Outside

For day 3, I am grateful for sweatshirts. I love them so much. I love how comfy they are. I love how warm they keep me. I especially love sweatshirts with drawstring hoods, and big pockets. Those are the best kind:)

- J

La La La Whatever

Today I am especially grateful to have a decent singing voice. Music is so important to me. Music is my life. I can't imagine my life without it... I am grateful I can sing, and I am grateful for my friends, and those around me, that can sing as well. It's just nice to hear beautiful voices surrounding me:)

 

I love music:)

- J

As Per Tradition

Every year I write a list of what I'm grateful for, and don't repeat any over the years. Well, this year I'm doing it a little different. I will be posting each day during the month of November something I am grateful for. This will be the first.

Today I am grateful for food. Seems simple enough, right? Did you know there are 925 million hungry people in the world today? And in 2009 that number was 1025 million undernourished people. How often we take for granted our food...

I am grateful that I have the luxury of going to the store when I need food, that I can then afford the food, and that I can eat whenever I am hungry. I no longer will take food for granted. It's something I couldn't live without, and something I am lucky enough to have.

What do you take for granted??

- J