The Little Things
April 16, 2015

Happy Thursday! April feels like it’s rushing by, probably especially because I was in Mexico for the first part, and I can’t believe we’re already half way through the month! Here’s what I’m thankful for today:

I’m thankful for green grass. The grass was still pretty brown when I left for Mexico, but is beautiful and green now, and I love it! Honestly, each spring I’m almost shocked by just how vibrant it is (it’s much brighter each year than I remember it being). I’m thankful we’ve made it to the time of the year where green grass exists again!

I’m thankful for a fun weekend with friends. It was my friend “L”‘s birthday, so we had a surprise party for her on Friday, and then spent a few hours on Saturday playing games. It was SO much fun, and I enjoyed getting to see so many people I care about after being gone for the past few weeks!

I’m thankful for warmer weather. I haven’t even had to wear a coat to work the past week, and I’m LOVING it! I appreciate not shivering every time I walk out of a building, and I appreciate not having to run the heat most of the time in order to stay warm.

I’m really thankful for the things that I learned in Mexico. The wrestling with things that happens in life can be tough and uncomfortable, but I’m thankful for a chance to leave my comfort zone and process life in a totally different place and situation.

I’m thankful for aloe lotion. My last day in Mexico I got pretty burnt (not intentionally- I put 50 spf on 3 times in 5.5 hours and still got roasted 🙁 ), so I’ve been using aloe lotion multiple times every day since that time. I’m so thankful for how cooling, soothing, and good it feels!

Now it’s your turn to share! What’re you feeling thankful for today?

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2 responses to “Thankful Thursday”

  1. Kristen @ Glitter and Dust says:
    April 16, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    Your trip to Mexico looked like an incredible experience. I would love to do some kind of volunteer work or help out in a third world country. When I was in Kenya I so badly wanted to help! I left clothing, shoes, jewelry…. anything I could that would bring a smile to people’s faces. I am thankful for people like you who want to make a difference!

    • littlethingscaroline@gmail.com says:
      April 16, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      I definitely loved the chance to volunteer, and would absolutely encourage you to find an opportunity at some point. I hope to go back in the next few years, but we’ll see what the future actually holds… I would enjoy visiting Kenya one day!