Thank You Thursday!

I feel like the last couple years of my life have been pretty crazy and difficult.  Maybe it has been circumstance or maybe it is just the obstacles of life that we all go through.  Whatever it has been, I often times forget to stop and breath.   Unfortunately, I am not the best at dealing with sticky situations.  Most of the time, I tend to act like they aren't there.  The result of that is a huge weight on my shoulders, full of unresolved issues, which then leads to me forgetting how great life really is and how thankful I am for everything and everyone around me.  So, I hereby designate Thursday, to be Thank You Thursday to help remind myself that there is SO much to be thankful for!  

Here are a few things I am Thankful for at the moment...

Jetta:

Although you weren't the color I wanted, you are pretty cool.  I know that I take forever to change your oil and that right now you need new brakes and a new clutch and for that, I am sorry.  I also know that I let a bottle of wine explode in your back seat, let Allie shed her hair all over you and refuse to wash you during harvest but I don't love you any less.  I will do my best to not say that I want a new car in front of you because you have never caused me trouble and you continue to get me from point A to point B and for that, I thank you!

Julie:

Although we don't talk as much as we should about personal stuff (because we are both weird like that) I love that we don't have to say anything, yet we both know what is going on with the other.  I love that I can steal clothes from your closet and you don't want to kill me like you have wanted to in the past.  I love that you have given me the chance to be an aunt to the two most amazing, weird, coolest, most beautiful, blondies in the world!  I love that we love the same music, movies, arts and food and that we are both a little strange.  You are the most fun sister in the world and for that, I thank you!

Allie:

You have been there through it all!  The ups and downs since sophomore year, nine years ago!  Holy Shoot that was a long time ago!  I know that I got you knocked up and then moved to Hawaii and wasn't around when you had your puppies.  Also, when I moved to Chico and tried to take you with me, I know you were uncomfortable.  But, every time I leave you I am sad because I love you SO much!  I love that you let me kiss your mouth and don't lick until after I pull away.  I also love how you will stay in bed and cuddle with me all day, if I let you.  I love when we have staring contests because you are really good at it, but always let me win.  The best part is, that you make little grunting noises because you know that I always have wanted a pig and for that, I thank you! 

Mom:

Although we have had our tough times, you are pretty much the best mom in the world.  You always let me use your/my credit card when I am in a bind, you open your house and pool to me and all my crazy/rowdy friends, you kick my butt into gear when I fee like I am going to fall apart, you have given me a strong work ethic, you let me dream big and follow through with crazy ideas like going to Europe alone, you have given me your stubbornness and strength to not let people walk all over me, but most of all you have always been there no matter what and for that, I thank you! 

Renee & Allison:

I feel like we have grown closer this year than we have ever been!  You have both been there for me when I needed you for the best advice that a girl could ask for!  Allison, you crack me up and always lift the mood.  Renee, you keep me sane and always listen when I need to talk your ear off.  I can be completely strange and ridiculously "ruh-tarded' in front of both of you without feeling judged and for that, I thank you!  

I-Pod:

Without you, I would be SO bored while I was running.  In fact, you are the only thing that makes me want to run or go to the gym.  I love that I can plug you into my I-Home and dance to your music in my room!  You carry all my favorite songs and for that, I thank you! 

Until next Thursday...