Daily: Reflect on 5 things for which I'm grateful.

I have one big, huge gratitude today.

Last month we found out there was a chance that we might be kicked off of our honeymoon cruise that we booked two years in advance because of a special charter that was taking over. Well a group of complete strangers that I met online took us under their wings and are now hosting us as guests so that we can stay on the cruise and keep our original honeymoon plans.

I am so grateful to the kindness of these people. I am always in awe of the amazing people that a out there in cyber space who go above and beyond to help someone out. I’m grateful that they took the time to worry about our reservation and to fight for us. I can’t wait to meet them when we sail next September! :)

I’m grateful for:

• who ever uploaded Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz to YouTube. I got to a point in my day today that I just did not know how I was going to get through job #2. I put that on and managed to power through. I <3 Gundam Wing.
• FI running back to the store to get some Ibuprofen. I apparently pulled a muscle in my back at dance yesterday and it’s bad enough that I feel the need to take something (which is pretty much heard of). We went grocery shopping and I forgot to put it on the list…
• K’s Choice (one of my favorite bands) following me on Twitter! They actually followed every fan that followed them, but still! It was like them acknowledging that I exist and I’m easily excited. :P
• getting the Avengers soundtrack from the library.
• This video. Makes me laugh every time (I am 5 lol). Can’t wait for Despicable Me 2!! Potatooohh!

I’m grateful for:

• goulash from my parents house. It was supposed to be for dinner, but FI had already made something, so we’re taking it for lunches instead!
• time at my parents’ between work and dance.
• the Captain Eo pin my sister got me and sent back home with my parents!
• the internet. I’m not good at telling my siblings when I’m proud of them in person. I get awkward. The internet allowed me to comment on my sister’s adventures in Disney and finally tell her how proud I am of her for leaving everything behind to pursue her dreams.
• libraries. So many resources at my finger tips, like sheet music for an upcoming audition.

I’m grateful for

• hanging out with Indigo!! I can’t remember the last time that we were able to hang out one on one.
• Indigo saying yes to being my Maid of Honor! :)
• my surprise from Indigo. Top Hat Mickey Ears!! These things are impossible to get unless you’re willing to spend $50+. Also the original bride ears too!
• payday and almost having my wedding dress paid off. My original goal was beginning of November and now it looks like I’ll have it paid off by the end of this month!
• being cheer bombed

I’m grateful for:

• it being one day closer to my day off
• FI being so understanding and caring
• my boss being awesome and supporting me with an issue going on at work
• my mom stopping by to see me at work before she leaves tomorrow (anniversary trip to Disney courtesy of my sister’s discounts)
• my mom having a job again. She hasn’t had one since M died and the business closed two years ago. It’s only part-time, but still a huge relief for them.

I’m grateful for:

• my awesome best friend Indigo. She surprised me with something that had me near tears with excitement/happiness
• my sister for getting my some cheap Mickey Ears 2 for $1! Even though I probably won’t actually need them
• saving an extra $100 for my wedding dress by eating out less these past two weeks and spending less on groceries
• free appetizer at TGI Friday’s that made a nice date night for FI and I
• 50% off sale on wedding materials at Michael’s. I thought I could get away with not having flowers for parents/grandparents… That idea didn’t go over so well. So I’m glad the sale was still going on so I could get the extra flowers!

I’m grateful for:

• spending time with friends and family
• not feeling too sad. This time of year always brings out sad reminders of loved ones lost. Next challenge will be my birthday.
• lots of fresh air and sunshine
• an extra day off
• fireworks viewed from the comfort of my backyard!

I’m grateful for:

• work flying by.
• a pep talk from my mom. I totally choked on the difficult part of my dance routine. And by choke I mean panicked and didn’t even really attempt it… I was really frustrated with myself. She pointed out that it’s my first year back after a seven year break and everyone in my class has been dancing that whole time. She said that I kept up darn well for so many years away.
• Goin’ Places by Michael Jackson being the theme of our dance recital. The song makes me happy.
• being able to leave the recital earlier than expected to get to a double birthday part for Indigo and her hubby
• being on stage again. I miss it.

I’m grateful for:

• lunch date with FI
• deciding to splurge and buy tickets to see Evanescence!! The tickets were cheaper than we were expecting and you only live once. (Oh and a bunch of other awesome bands will be playing too). Can’t wait till September!
• finding time to write today
• payday
• FI mowing the lawn before he left today. My allergies do not like freshly cut grass at all so it always falls to him no matter how busy he is.

I’m grateful for:

• working with L. She was the librarian that first hired me when I was 16! I don’t see her all that often now and then it’s usually just in passing.
• late night motorcycle ride (although I might regret that in the morning lol)
• sleeping in
• FI buying me this for my birthday!! :)
• only 37 days until vacation. I’m looking forward to it so much!