The Little Things
June 19, 2014

I definitely need to write this post today. It’s not that I’m in a bad mood- today I’ve just felt pretty “meh”. The friend I spent the most time with the last 4 years moved to a different state on Sunday, and that’s been sad for me. It’s another little loss in a string of little losses for me over these past months, and while nothing has been huge or catastrophic, it’s been sad for me. Today is also the birthday of a friend who died 8 years ago, so that brings a bit of sadness with it as well. So, I definitely need my practice of gratitude more than anything right now! Here’s what I’m thankful for at the moment:

I’m thankful for a fun weekend with friends. Last weekend I ran the 5k foam fest, and then headed out to a fun weekend with friends. Spent Saturday day/evening/Sunday morning with a friend from grad school (going out to eat, seeing the Fault In Our Stars in the theater–i sobbed and thought it was a fantastic movie, watching Orange Is The New Black, and just catching up), and spent Sunday afternoon with Melissa and Meg at the pool. It was really wonderful and I definitely needed that. It was awesome. (Those bright orange sunglasses are from the Color Me Rad race I ran last September)

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I’m thankful for good books. I’ve been reading SO much lately, and I’ve been enjoying it so much. Last week was “Fault In Our Stars” (go read it AT ONCE!), and this week I’m reading “Gone Girl”.

Im thankful for my porch. I’ve been spending a few hours most days of the week sitting out on my porch writing, reading, and enjoying the sunshine and flowers. Most of the time (unless my very loud neighbors who love to scream are outside) it’s such a peaceful place to be, and I’m glad that I have it.

I’m thankful for the World Cup. I love huge sporting events that bring groups of people together, and I love the excitement of international competition. I filled out my bracket for it last week, so now I’m officially invested.

I’m thankful for fresh, cold water. It’s been in the 90s and HUMID this week, which means that I’m drinking far more water. I fill a few water bottles with water and keep them in the refrigerator so I consistently have really cold water to drink, and it’s so refreshing.

Now it’s your turn to share! What are you thankful for today? When you’re feeling a bit down, what’s one thing that helps you turn your day around?

 

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2 responses to “Thankful Thursday”

  1. Meghan @ Chasing Elephants says:
    June 19, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Yay, I’m thankful for weekends with friends too! I’m trying on my tutu tonight. I may or may not be a little nervous for this! 🙂 See you Saturday!