Day 19: t-minus 17 minutes.

Well, today I'm grateful for bodies.
And sports. 

And health.

This morning we went to the gym as a familyr

[minus the 2 readers who stayed at home in bed]

and I was so grateful for health, and healthy bodies

and the ability to do sports and play. 

and be outdoors.

Mostly this is my brother-in-law and I today.

Poor Jess got sick, so he had to put up with the rest of us all day.

yay for snowboarding :)

Have a wonderful day!

Day 18: "The carckles of your heart are cushion-y"

I love family. 

And family time. 

Things I love about being with my family:

1. Being able to hang out with a hot bun and stretchy pants.

and honestly not care. 

2. Food! I have eaten 3 full meals today.

3. They know you. through and through.

from forever to forever. 

4. I have not touched my homework. 

5. I get to be with them for eternity.

6. We have so much fun.

Ex:

photobooth

 

They're hilarious. And awesome. And wonderful.

And beautiful. And studly. And witty. 

Do I need to go on all day?

Day 17: Park City

T-minus 4 hours until I will be with my family.

How much do I love Park City? So much.

Today I'm grateful for the time we get to spend together

every year during Presidents Holiday :)

Day 15,16? Ohhh the upcoming :)

Ok Ok, Tuesday I get to reveal some BIG news.
Can't wait to tell all of you.
Mostly because this thing has been consuming my life,
so I think about it alot....and thus want to blog about it.
But really, stay tuned for Tuesday.

Today I love swings.
I just got home from the park.
And I got to swing on a huge swing.
And it reminded me of how much I love to swing.
I haven't figured out why I love it so much.
I smile the whole time, and sometimes
a giggle
or two
or three.
might escape.

Maybe it's because they make me feel little.
Maybe it's because I really do like wind in my face.
Maybe it's because I just love them.


Family will be here in the morning...
literally counting the hours.
Have a happy happy long weekend!

-me

Day 14: "the wise"

Why am I in the library at 11pm on a Thursday night?

Don't you worry! 

I just watched 

this movie

It was so so so good! Up until the ending 

where it was horrible and I almost cried. 

Let me explain almost.

I was sad, but I....well, 

I think I have a problem. 

I just don't allow myself to cry. 

It's like this weird innate thing, 

where if I feel it coming on, 

my body stops itself before I ever even think.

Maybe that's why when I have a breakdown 

[every not so often]

it's more like a meltdown.

Luckily I haven't had one of those in a long, lonnnnng time.

On a sujeto diferente....[different subject]

Sometimes I'm blown away with how many wise and wonderful people there are in this world. Today I'm grateful for them... and how kind they are to me! I've had two really great conversations with these "wisepeople" in the last few days. People who are older, and smarter and more experienced in life than I am.

Some of their quotes:

"When they tell me to lengthen my stride, I quicken my shuffle"

"You know how much these fake teeth cost me? 

More than my first house in 1954 after the war, and it was fully furnished"

"Well, you will be great at whatever you do. I can already tell"

Chat with someone wise this week.

Day 14: Wind in your hair

Today I'm grateful for sunshine.

Someday I hope to own one of these...

Because...

1. I love wind. is that weird?

2. I could have 5+ extra minutes to get ready...or sleep....everyday

3. This is the first time in my life that I've lived somewhere that has sidewalks,

so thus, this is the first time in my life I have been in a place where i could use a bike.

I think the storm comes tomorrow, so tomorrow I'll focus on loving that.

But until then, I'll dream of owning a bike.

Day 13: In love with the Mountains.

Today was another beautiful day.

I have yet to do anything productive...

But today I'm grateful for the mountains. 

I could never live anywhere where I couldn't be near them.

Anyways, Today I exercised in the afternoon....

So I ran. 

towards the mountains. 

I ran until I found a trail. 

And I ran until the world got quiet. 

and all I could hear was the wind as I looked over the valley.

And I remembered how much I love the mountains.

In all their grandeur and majesty.

 

I love the mountains of Peru

 

I love my mountains. 

 

And now I love my new mountains. 

Do you have mountains?

You should take advantage of that.

-Taylor

Day 12: Happy Valentine's Day, world

Day 12: I'm grateful for lots of things today

[how could I choose just one?]

My day was so good.

I just knew it would be.

And funny thing, I had no Valentine.

Nope. I woke up and it was beautiful outside. 

Sunshine. 50+ degrees. I mean....practically spring, right?

So I adorned my hot pink skirt, a light sweater and flats. 

How long has it been since I've worn flats? Likely forever....

Classes were fairly average. 

Then came dance. 

And we danced the dance of love. 

and passion.

uh-oh.

;)

Anyways, it's a really technique based class, 

and I rocked the test!

Mind you, I don't really rock too many tests....

well, ever. 

it's just not my thing [am I alone in that?]

Then I met literally one of the kindest souls that has ever been.

I'm pretty certain. 

He's an older man who works at the copyright office,

and I met him while volunteering for Honor Week.

After a really nice conversation, he turned to me and said

"Well, I'll be disappointed if we don't keep in touch at this point"

He proceeded to give me his card and asked for my e-mail.

He offered his assistance if I ever were to need anything.

He said he felt like people were kind to his children,

so he should give back and help us. 

That's the valentine's spirit.

So really, it was the day of love.

Dances of love. 

Feelings of charity.

and, well...

I have decided happiness is a mindset.

Someday maybe I'll explain to you 

why I haven't always liked Valentine's Day.

And maybe next year I'll have a Valentine.

Or maybe I won't.

But it will be great either way.

Back to reality.

More homework anyone?

Day 11: Hairdo

Today I'm grateful for hair. 

I know I complain about it sometimes.... 

but really, I've got alot of it. 

Not everybody has that. 

so I need to be more grateful.

ps

Excuse my dirty mirror and lack of makeup. 

I just wanted to capture the large nature of my hair the other night.