The Thankful Project: November 11th

The Thankful Project: 15 Thankful Things

Thanksgiving is just 15 days away so today I'm thankful for..

1. Sunday afternoons: when you can refresh, catch up with friends, and do absolutely nothing

2. Slow cookers: my Crockpot saved my life in college and continues to pay for itself over and over again

3. Wine: because it’s gluten free and wonderful

4. The local farmer’s market: I love going to the market on Saturday and strolling through the aisles of fresh fruits, veggies and baked goods. God’s harvest on display

5. Grandma’s old cookbooks: they’re simple and classic. Doesn’t get much better than a mac-n-cheese tuna hotdish

6. Bookstores: because there is something still magical about turning the pages of a book

7. Family vacations: we’ve been blessed to visit some amazing places and grow closer together as a family

 

8. The healing power of music: whether you’re sad, happy, sleepy or scatter-brained, music soothes the soul

9. Spellcheck: because lets be honest, seeing that little squiggle is a life-saver for work documents

10. Gluten-free cookies: Praise the Lord for gluten-free foods that are actually yummy

11. Pandora being on point: You all know you love it when your Pandora station is on-point and playing all the right songs

12. Instant oatmeal: because my butt is always running late for work after Crossfit in the morning, so grabbing a pack on the way out the door saves my morning

13. Monogrammed stationery: bringing back the art of a well-written letter

14. Bible Study Groups: because the girls in my group get me, love me and hold me accountable in my life 

15. Spandex: because sometimes all you want to wear is that pair of Lulu workout pants and an oversized sweatshirt, and that's ok

Day 12 of 30: Day in the Life of a Traveling Cupcake

Day 12 of 30: Bullet your whole day

4:50: Wake up..hit snooze
4:53: Face reality and actually get up
5:10: Leave for Crossfit 
5:30: The pain begins…CROSSFIT!
5:30-6:30: No pain, no gain: Crossfit time
6:45: Frantically shower & get ready for work
7:25: Leave for work
8:00 - 5:00: Long incredible day at work training in the new guy
5:01: Happy dance :) 
5:05: Battle the rest of the world driving down I-40
5:35: Arrive at home and take Abby for a walk
7:00: Meet my sweet friend for wine & dinner
9:30: Drive downtown and get ready for a fun night of Latin dancing
9:45 and on….dance the night away


My life is pretty typical and nothing too exciting :) but I'm going to follow this blog this as close as possible!

Day 02 of 30: The Next 10 Years

Day 02: Where would you like to be in 10 years?

It's funny to think about what I wanted 10-years ago and where I am today. Let me tell you, I never would've guessed where I sat today. I think at the time I was seriously considering becoming a bucking bull breeders for the PBR circuit and spending the rest of my days on a quiet Wyoming ranch with a cowboy, a faithful quarter horse and a whole family of dogs. Needless to say- I didn't quite go down that path. 

In 10 years I would like to be thought of as a servant to others, a faithful friend, an adoring wife and mother, a creative soul with a heart for others. Sure I have dreams of the wonderful home on a few acres of land inspired by French baroque design, a stunning gourmet kitchen and a claw-foot bathtub; but in reality from 10 years from now, looking back, I believe my life accomplishments will make me more satisfied at the end of the day.

I love making 'bucket lists' and being able to check things off the list (Umm hello Type-A personality), so maybe I should start making my next 10 years bucket list. 

My Next 10-Years Bucket List

- Buy a home I love 

- Travel to Australia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, Greece

- Go snorkeling 

- Write a book 

- Become a wife & mother

- Visit every single 50 of the States (I'm over 1/2 way there)

- Ride down Route 66

- Learn to sew...more efficiently and straighter

- Move to a foreign country for another year

-  Try my hand at surfing

- Learn another language

- Be able to eat gluten again 

- Share God's love through a mission trip

- Swim with dolphins

- Start a fire without matches

- Stand under a waterfall

- Have a proper English garden

- Try being vegetarian...for one week...maybe...

- Spend more time with my family

- Learn to relax more, stress less

- Enjoy the little moments of life

Well, it's a start at least. The past 10 years I've experienced and explored the world, so here's to another 10 of memories, laughter, and lessons learned along the way.