Need to Be: Thankful

Today I spend a good hour or so painting with Kayla and Julene. And it was so great, and peaceful. I loved it, and need to do more of that.
Then with in like 10 minutes of being done I began thinking those horrid words "I want one."
Now I often say this as a joke, when I see a hot boy, or an ugly sweater. But then I also say it a lot, and really mean it. I wouldn't say I'm materialist but I often get really close to that line. And then I think of India, and then all that I do have, and then all the things I actually need before this thing I want, and then I remember I'm poor.

So tonight I'm making my list, and checking it, hopefully more than twice. :)

I'm grateful for:
Kayla, and all the laughs we share together (specifically dance parties)
My mom, for being my constant role model and a reality checker
My sister, for being my everything. Helper, friend, co-worker, model, sister.
My father, for believing in me more than I do.
My Camden :) She cares so much, and gives me all of her heart. Couldn't ask for more.
My new car.
My house, and how small and cozy, and clean it is.
Zachary, for his friendship, and for when you made me feel beautiful, and loved.
Spencer Hardy, for teaching me how to live, and specifically love in the moment.
India, for having amazing food, and for teaching me endless things.
Movies, for letting me live my life through them.
Chuck Bass, for making those "good girls go bad" :)
Cute clothes, and how they make me feel
Curled Hair.
My grandparent, both sets- and for being completely different.
Alyssa, for inspiring me to be a cuter person.
Sweet Jobs, that allow you to work with your friends, and make strangers friends as well (Mark)
Photography, and the joy it bring to my life.
That bad moods only last for a day (two tops).
Rain. And the beautiful green it produces.
All the wood girls. For always making me feel comfortable at there home.
CHRISTMAS
Annie's Potatoes.
Good food in general.
The Bailey family, my bridge man, Jen, and Scott.
Nursery and all the hugs included.
Bubbles.
Music
Harry Potter, and all books that make me want to read.
Lord of the Rings
My education
Andy Lowery, for making me laugh. Hard.
Laser Tag, and amazing friend who come with.
Justin, for adding excitement (regardless of how small) into my life
Alexis, for saying the right thing at the right time.
Jasmine Star and her workshop, for pushing me harder.
Hard decisions, for allowing growth
Dirk and Courtney, for showing me what forgiveness and repentance are.
Writers of Pushing Daisies, Psych, What I Like About You, and Community
Blogs. So I can think through my life and get it all out.
Prayer
Family outings.
Amy Grant Christmas
Doctors, for having the ability to give my mom a regular heart beat again.
...

love.

 Martha