the landlord

i am thankful for the landlord who fixes stuff in my apartment.  right now he's fixing the cabinet front in the kitchen that was falling off.  yay!

chocolate shoes...

this post is dedicated fondly to tara.

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Chocolate is no ordinary food. It is not something you can take or leave, something you like only moderately. You don't like chocolate. You don't even love chocolate. Chocolate is something you have an affair with.
~~Geneen Roth, Feeding the Hungry Heart

and then there's chocolate shoes...

from gayle's chocolates

i'd wear or eat a pair of these. wouldn't you?

i am thankful for chocolate and shoes.

i know totally frivolous, but what's life without a little frivolity?

i am thankful for frivolity.

clean and water

today i am thankful for clean and water.  and not for any reason in particular, just that i was thinking about the places i've been where people have a hard time getting water and therefore getting clean. we really are so blessed to be able to turn a tap and have clean water come out. so many places in the world don't have this luxury.

well, i do use a filter for my tap water here in dc--it's kind of necessary.

accomplishment

you know that feeling of having accomplished something worthwhile? well, today i am thankful for a feeling of accomplishment and completeness. even if it's only for having finally organized my sock drawer...

but seriously i got a lot done around my apartment today. i switched out my summer stuff for the winter stuff and thinned out the closet and drawers of summery things that i never wore and took it all to the donation box around the corner. i cleaned my refrigerator. deep cleaned the bathroom. got my new uniform ready for the drill weekend. caught up on my ironing and organized my sock drawer. i love the feeling of having an organized and clean home. i am also thankful today for my home.

 

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serenity

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference."

This prayer takes on a whole new meaning when standing in a prayer circle with people who have lost their homes and themselves, and who are trying to get back on their feet.  I am thankful for second chances, for being lifted up and that I have the means to help lift.

from my run this morning with BOMF

attitude of gratitude

i am thankful for more light in the morning.

it helps me wake up.

(even though i am not a fan of the end of daylight savings)

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attitude of gratitude

...that ye live in thanksgiving daily,
for the many mercies and
blessings which he doth bestow upon you.
~Alma 34:38

i am thankful for choosing to focus on specific things in my life for which i'm thankful each day this month.  the feelings i have as i think about this are humbling and this makes me more aware of Him in my life every day.  already i can feel a difference.

i need your opinions please

my good friend sd wants to improve her portrait photography

and i was a willing subject on which she practiced.

the bonus: lots of really great photos.

help me choose a favorite.

1

i have secret and i'm dying to tell you.

2

i'm not going to look at the camera.

3

i can't decide between this one or...

4

this one... yes there are subtle differences

5

 america's next top model eat your heart out...

6

i love fall!

7

i like this one.

8

candid is good too.

which ones do you like?  leave comments and feedback please.