The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plains

Tonight I saw The King's Speech, and while it was a pleasure to see the extremely attractive Colin Firth, I cringed every time he tried to get his words out. I am so thankful (#120) I do not have a speech impediment (my roommate Lindsay may disagree, I seem to stutter around her all the time). I can't imagine how embarrassing and frustrating it would be trying to carry on a  normal conversation. It's hard enough for me to speak to large groups when I can get my words out. I am grateful that I have the ability to speak, though not always correctly as Lindsay likes to point out..

Here comes the Bride

I am grateful for (#119) Youtube. Thanks to this modern marvel I didn't have to wake up at the crack of dawn to watch the Royal Wedding. Instead I was able to do a simple search and watch it many hours later when I was actually awake. I realize by admitting my interest in watching the Royal Wedding I am opening myself up to ridicule, but I guess that's just the way it is. (some things will never change)

Rise and shine

(#118) Breakfast for dinner, or BFD as I learned tonight, is a wonderful experience. What could make it even better? Not having to cook any of it! I spent the evening sitting on my butt while my brother and his friends made a lovely assortment of breakfast treats.

I love breakfast food, it just screams comfort. Most likely this comes from the fact that I am usually in my pajamas when I eat breakfast. But even without the bunny slippers and feety pjs it still makes me full, happy, and ready to jump back into bed. Thank goodness for breakfast foods and the ones who serve them too me.

I had a dream once

I am so thankful for (#117) waking up in the morning realizing that the horrible events I just experienced was only a dream. You know that massive sigh of relief you have when you find that those realistic moments were just a dream? I had one of those this morning. I dreamed that I came into work and they told me I would be spending the entire day doing chair massages. I wanted to fall down on the floor and sob. Ok, it was probably only a few hours but in this dream it felt like an eternity. I was so grateful to wake up and realize that it was just a dream. There would be no chair massages today. There was one big thankful sigh of relief.

Happy people just don't shoot their husbands

I hate washing the dishes. It's probably one of the worst chores ever. That is why I am so in love with our (#115) dishwasher. I love putting things straight in and having them come out shiny and clean. Nothing is worse than a sink full of dirty dishes. The dishwasher offers you a place to hide the offending dishes and keeps your kitchen looking pleasantly clean.

I am really grateful for (#116) exercise. Sometimes I actually spend more time talking myself into working out, but I am still always happy that I went. Exercise gives you that refreshed energetic vibe. I walk out of the gym feeling clean from the inside out, which is funny seeing as I am usually sweaty and gross. But woot woot for exercise. It will keep me strong and allow me to live forever.

So many things

So I went home for the weekend. My parents don't live under a rock, they do have internet. But I found myself being lazy and wanting to spend time with the family. For that I was thankful. Here are a few other things I thought about throughout the week.

(#111) Sweatshirts-Is there a better feeling than slipping into a fluffy sweatshirt? I don't think there is. Mommy dear got me a Mountain Crest sweatshirt for Christmas and I have basically been living in it since then. They are just so soft and comfy, I could wear this and nothing else for the rest of my life.

(#112) Jelly Beans- This being Easter weekend I can say that I have eaten a fair amount of Jelly Beans. They are so yummy, and I can keep eating them without feeling full. Maybe that should be something I am ungrateful for.

(#113) Headphones- I am pretty good at tuning out noise I don't want to hear, but sometimes it is nice to have that extra buffer to block things out. Plus mine came with my new ipod so they are smooth and not tied up in a knot yet.

(#114) Flowers-I have never thought of myself as a big flower person. Yes they are nice but all they do is just sit there and look pretty. Not much is really going on with them. Lately however we have had more flowers than normal in out apartment. I love walking into the room and seeing them. They brighten up the place and smell pretty darn good. I am thankful for this little bit of nature that we can enjoy inside.

60 watts

My phone started dying at about 3 a.m. this morning. I was fumbling around in the dark trying to find the charger to plug it in. Being half asleep did not help the matter. I ended up throwing the phone on the floor deciding to deal with it in the morning. I am so thankful for (#110) light/light bulbs. Had the lights been on I would have realized that I was trying to plug the wrong charger into my phone. A special thanks to Thomas Edison and the light bulb for making the nightlife easier.

Bubbalicious

This is going to sound like one of those goody-goody moments, but I am really thankful for (#108) service projects. I think I'm very self absorbed these days. Most of my time is spent thinking about me, my goals, my problems, my frustrations, me, me, me, well you get the idea. Sometimes it's nice to do things that remind you that you are not the only person on this planet that matters. I am grateful for a chance to get outside myself and help someone else for a change. If you are experiencing stress or frustration in life I would suggest turning your thoughts to someone else. It does wonders for your outlook on life.

(#109) Gum is good, gum is great, gum help me to not gain weight. Wow I just made that up, can you tell? But I really do like gum. Blowing bubbles, chomping like a cow, it's all good fun. Plus there are so many different varieties. I have a constant internal struggle over Stride or Orbitz. It's hard to commit to just one. I guess I will keep rotating so that no one feels left out.

C is for cookie

To me the (#106) Monster Sac is synonymous with comfort. It is my favorite piece of furniture in the apartment. It starts out big and fluffy and then molds to fit your body. It has been known on many occasions to temporarily suck a person in. It can turn a quick sit into a full on nap. Such are the powers of the Monster Sac.

Is there anything better than (#107) cookie dough? I submit that there is not. Sure there's raw eggs inside, but that has never deterred me from grabbing a spoon and digging in. I figure I've eaten enough cookie dough to be immune to raw egg.  I usually end up eating more dough than actual cookies so let's hope that is the case.

Anne with an E

I am very thankful for (#104) long distance phone calls. I am not a big phone person. Most times I would rather talk to someone face to face. But when the people that are worth talking to live far, far away I make exceptions. I am grateful for the means to talk to the important people in my life where ever they may be.

Thanks to long distance calling I was able to have a talk with my BFF tonight. That leads me to my second thankful thought today. I am thankful for (#105) Elizabeth Anne Sorenson. I always appreciate her, so why am I extra thankful on this particular day? Well because today is her birthday! These special days always cause you to reflect on the ones you love.

Elizabeth is one of the reasons I made it through college without going crazy. Everybody needs a person they can tell anything to. We lived together for about four years, plenty of time to get to know each other VERY well. She is one of the most generous people I know. The girl shared everything with me; her food, her computer, her car, basically anything I needed she would share.

There are certain people that you meet in life who stay with you forever, she is one of those. I am so grateful for her awesomeness and the fact that she still laughs at the corny things I say. I love her!

Swish swish swish

Yesterday I was thankful for rain, and today I am thankful for my (#103) windshield wipers. Without them I would not be able to enjoy the rain while driving. Plus, without them my ride to work would turn into a game of bumper cars. Thank goodness for windshield wipers.

Drip drop

I love the (#102) rain. Few things get me more excited than when I look outside and see the big rain clouds rolling in. It could be that Utah and Colorado get so little rain that I love it for it's scarcity. If it rained all the time I might not be such a big fan. But as it is, I love rainy days. The air smells like fresh laundry and everything gets washed clean. One of my favorite things to do is stand out on the porch and watch it pour down onto the ground. Is there a better sound than rain outside your window? I like to leave the window open and curl up in a warm blanket. Those are the best kind of days.

You've Got Mail

(#101) Email is awesome. Today I got two emails from my brother who is serving a mission in South Africa. Spencer is on a completely different continent, but he was able to read the message I sent him and reply instantly to it. I am so glad we don't have to rely solely on snail-mail. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy getting a letter in the mail just as much as the next person. I particularly enjoy it when it's from someone other than the electric company. But it just takes so long! I have been blessed with instant communication for so long, the thought of waiting weeks on end to hear from someone sounds painful. I am thankful for email and how it connects us so quickly to those we love.

Head, shoulders, knees and toes

Today I get to be thankful for my 100th thing! That is quite a milestone. I thought that it needed to be something special. I have actually been thinking out this thing for a while, but it seemed a weird thing to be thankful for. I am going ahead with it anyway.

I am so thankful for my (#100) body. It's not the best looking thing around, I often dislike things about it. But it works and it's mine. Massage has taught me many important lessons, one of those being that the body is an amazing creation. I work with bodies on a daily basis. A lot of times I see what can go wrong, how the body can cause pain and frustration. When I look back on my life I see I have been so blessed. I have a very healthy body. It does everything that it is supposed to without giving me too much grief and pain. All my limbs are present, all my systems work, and I live a relatively pain free life. That is such a big thing to be grateful for.

The way the body works together so perfectly amazes me. Studying anatomy and different body functions just increases my testimony that we were created by God. There is no other explanation for how things work together so well. I am so thankful for my body, the places it takes me, and the things it allows me to enjoy.

Hit the defrost

(#99) Ice scrapers are a wonderful thing. Who knew that in April I would still find myself using this contraption? I thought there was supposed to be sunshine and flowers everywhere. I guess not. This morning I came outside to find a nice layer of snow covering my car. Oh Utah and it's fickle weather. Well thanks to my handy dandy ice scraper I was able to quickly clean off my car and head off to work. Once again it's the simple things that really make my day.

$5.10 exactly

There are simple little things in life that make me really happy. Having (#98) exact change is one of those things. Twice today I was able to pull out the exact change I needed to pay for something. Everyone uses their debit/credit cards these days so the miracle of exact change is fewer and far between. But it still put a smile on my face. Thank goodness for all those nickles and dimes that helped me out today.

Whoopsie

Yesterday I was really grateful for (#96) soap. I use it so often I hardly ever think about it. But then the bathroom ran out of soap. I have to make my way to the kitchen, trying not to touch anything, and wash my hands there. How disgusting would things be without soap? Thank goodness for this awesome cleaning agent.

This morning I fell in the shower. It sounds pathetic, but it's true. I thought this was something that only happens in movies or on cartoons. But I stepped into the shower, somehow lost my footing and found myself lying on the shower floor. I am so grateful I (#97) didn't break anything, or that I have never broken any of my bones. (Excuse me while I find some wood to knock on.) Luckily my pride was the only thing injured. I guess I will have to be more careful in the future, those showers are a tricky thing.

Girls just want to have fun

I am so thankful for (#95) girl time. I got to spend one whole day and night with my wonderful little sister Olivia. We got to shop, visit the spa, eat out, and watch girlie movies with each other. There is just something wonderful about girls and spending time together. I love my little sister and had an awesome time with her.

Stick straight

Modern hair appliances are a blessing, especially the (#94) hair straightener. I don't know what I would do without this amazing tool. Not to be overly critical of myself, but I definitely would not have made a very attractive pioneer. The "all natural" look is no my best one. My roommates can attest that in my natural state I look more like a lion with a wild mane surrounding my head. This magical wand lets me tame my hair and straighten it into submission. I discovered the straightener and it's wonderful powers my senior year of high school. Since that day I have never looked back. I am so grateful for this simple tool that allows me to look and feel like a normal human being.

Love you man

I absolutely love (#93) President Thomas S. Monson. That may sound strange since I have never met the man, but I still just love him. He is the sweetest most caring person I have ever seen. He always seems to be filled with happiness and love for those around him. Being the Prophet and President of such a large body of people cannot be easy, but he does it with such a good attitude. I am so grateful I got to listen to him speak this weekend. I know that he is a true prophet and that he speaks for the Lord. He sets such a good example and I hope I can live up to the challenges he gave to us this conference.

Come come ye Saints

I am so grateful for (#92) General Conference! I realize by saying this that I forever brand myself as a boring adult, but I don't care. I really do love conference. It's like the Superbowl for LDS members. You get to spend the weekend on the couch eating food and watching the speakers. People get up and stretch during "Half-time". And you always walk away at the end feeling uplifted and ready to go be a better person. I am so glad that there is another full day ahead of us tomorrow. I am thankful that we get to do this twice a year and for the awesome speakers who have been planning all this time. Woot woot for conference!

Spring!

I am so thankful for the (#91) sounds of Spring. What does Spring sound like you ask? It sounds like kids running around outside my window. I can hear them because our door is open, and our door is open because it's warm outside. Spring also sounds like basketballs bouncing out on the court, music blaring from cars, and parents yelling at their kids to come inside. I am so grateful Spring is just around the corner! I am so excited!