Day 15 Show me the money!

I'm thankful for Mr. & Mrs. Payday and their two beautiful children Cash and Check. They are great friends. Always punctual. They visit the same two days, sometimes a little sooner if the day falls on a weekend. They are really swell folks! I only wish they would stop by more often. If you see them, send them my way. They say money doesn't buy happiness. To them I say, "Huh, let me give it a try!" Kisses. Love you all!

Day 14 Sweet!

Dear Chocolate,

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height

My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight


For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.


I love thee to the level of everyday's

Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.

I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;

I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.

I love thee with a passion put to use

In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.


I love thee with a love I seemed to lose


With my lost saints, --- I love thee with the breath,


Smiles, tears, of all my life! --- and, if God choose,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I shall but love thee better after death.

("How do I love thee?... by Elizabeth Barrett Browning)

Day 12

THANK GOODNESS IT'S FRIDAY!!!

Today was one of those days that seemed to never end. We've been short-handed at work and most of the time I don't mind because usually being busy means the day will go by faster. Alas, the phones were going INSANE and there weren't enough people to answer calls or even send calls to. This equates disaster. Even though I was at work from 8:30-5:30 with not so much as a bathroom break, I felt rushed every single moment of the day. It took me 4 hours to make a flyer. 4 HOURS my friends!!! So simple and yet it took so long. I finished it literally at 5:31. Unfortunately our printer leaves at 4 on Fridays so the 500 copies needed for the event tomorrow (today) will have to be made by a volunteer. The good news is we have an awesome Honorary Chairman for the big event next year, Jerry Sloan. If only that introduction would come with free Jazz tickets. Le sigh. One can only hope.

Day 11

God Bless America! Happy Veteran's Day to our service-men/women! We live in a wonderful place! Yes, there are political/social/environmental/economical problems, but I am truly grateful to be an American! We live in the land of opportunity, the land of the free! That freedom does not come without its price and I'm so grateful to those that serve and have served our country. In particular, I'd like to thank my family and friends for their years of service. My mother-in-law's husband, Glenn (so my 'step' father-in-law) is a retired Marine.

He was injured when he was thrown through the windshield when his jeep was hit by a mortar shell. When he went through the windshield a huge piece of glass pierced his skull. He still suffers from that and other injuries accrued during his years of service. He has very little short-term memory which makes it difficult not only for him to retain recent events, but to multi-task (i.e. driving and talking/listening). He is an amazing man. Despite the physical and emotional impact of his service, and in spite of the great sacrifices he made, I know he'd do it over again. I sure love him and am so happy my mother-in-law found him.

Day 10

I am thankful for my man. He's so adorable! Not only is he so handsome, he kind and optimistic. Adam is completely accepting of others. He is always slow to judge, and when those around him make mistakes he is willing to help them pick up the pieces. One thing that is particularly wonderful about Adam is how hard he works. I am a lucky girl. The man works like crazy and is working diligently to finish his degree. Yes, he could switch to 'Bidness' and finish by next year, but he has his sights set on Chemical Engineering. Yes that means graduating in 2013 or maybe even 2014 instead of 2011, but I am so proud of him. I am amazed at his mind, particularly how he can teach himself physics and calculus. Who does that? There is nothing this man can't do save giving birth. Love ya bebeh!

Day 9

I am thankful for BIG laughs! You know those laughs that at the end you feel like you've done 200 sit-ups and can't catch your breath? I wish there was a way to order those!

One of my co-workers called me and asked if I had ever heard one of our fellow employees laugh. We'll call this fellow employee "SC". Honestly, when "SC" smiles, it's more of a grimace than a genuine toothy smile. It seems forced ya know? Like grinding teeth instead of moving your cheek muscles. Anyway, I have worked here for almost 4 years (sick... I can't believe it's been that long...) and I can honestly say that I have never heard "SC" laugh. I can't even imagine what it would sound like if he/she did. Rest assured, I will report on any developments this puzzle might have in the future. Anywhoodles, since it was pointed out that "SC" never laughs I couldn't help but think how drab life would be without a good chuckle now and then.

My recipe for belly laughs is first my family or friends. However when they are unavailable reruns of Friends or Seinfeld always do the trick as well as new favorites including: Modern Family, The Office, Better Off Ted, Arrested Development, Raising Hope and The Big Bang Theory.

Day 8

Today I am grateful for my car. Have I mentioned that I love my car?

 

Isn't she sexy? She is everything I've ever wanted. She may be small(ish) but she is MIGHTY. I am thankful that this little lady kept me safe when this big guy (enter exhibit A):

 

got all up in her grill...err... my driver's-side door/mirror/back door/bumper. This little champ kept me safe and considering the size of this monster, she can take a hit! Apparently a lane is only big enough for one car! Who knew? Apparently everyone, except the driver of the Waste Management big-rig because he tried to hop a ride on my sweet car. It's a miracle there wasn't more damage and I'm glad that the burning rubber smell was not from my side airbags but actually the GIGANTOR melted tire mark on the side of my car. Any who, I'm grateful that my car rocks the casba and for the insurance that will fix my car and pay for a rental in the process. Kisses to all and to all a good night!

Days 4, 5, 6, & 7

Wow. I'm on a roll with this updating my blog idea. Ha ha huh..hmmm... My excuse and reason is that I have been sick and therefore my mind has been swimming in a sea of NyQuil/DayQuil and Theraflu. This leads me to my next post on things I’m thankful for.



Day 4:
I am thankful for medicine! I have an annoying cold which is slowly feeding on every amount of energy I have and even though I hate tea, Adam has insisted that Theraflu is necessary. Man that stuff is NASTY, but it may be helping as my sore throat is gone. I wonder why they can't make cold medicine taste better. Adam thinks its hilarious watching me drink my various medicinal cocktails.

Day 5:
I am thankful for great friends! I honestly have the most wonderful and talented friends. Ever. Honestly. Last week I went to hear one of my friends sing in a Relief Society/Priesthood Mtg, while my other friend played the piano. The song followed an incredible lesson on the Holy Ghost, and the spirit was saturating. The song was incredible and there were not many dry eyes in the room. My friends are strong. They are incredible. This year in particular I have learned so much from them. I am the luckiest girl in the world.


Day 6:
I am thankful for my wonderful parents! They have unfaltering faith and are a great example to me. My momsie and daddums have a great love for life and have the most packed social calendars ever! They are always going on a trip to visit a friend or family member, or planning a vacation to some wonderful place. My parents are my rock. I love them.


Day 7:
I am thankful to have a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and I am thankful for the guts to bare it for the first time in gosh, 5 years in sacrament this past week. I was sitting in the far back of the overflow area of the chapel and let me tell ya, that is a looooooong walk. My heart was racing like mad; my voice was going in and out with thanks not only to my cold but to my inherited tendencies to cry when speaking about things that are important to me.

Day 3: Pucker Up!

I would like to thank my dear friends at Neutrogena who developed this super moisturizing, delicious smelling, and dazzlingly sparkly lip gloss! My current flava, "Sparkle", (third from the right) tastes like peaches and glistens off my lips most temptingly. My sisters and I are adddddicted to this stuff! Its scent is subtle and delightful as cools and smoothes your lips! With SPF 20 and shine galore this lip gloss has it all!! If you enjoy sparkly lips without having to sacrifice SPF, flavor, color, and moisture, this lip gloss is for you!

I am Cheri Hansen and I approve this message.

30 little things...

I have been wondering for months what I should or even if I should blog. I feel so narcissistic to imagine my day to day going's on to be of much interest... heck I'm not even that interested in my day to day going's on! Ha ha ha....huh...hmmmm. However, with the month of 'THANKFULNESS' upon us, what better reason to post daily than focusing on the great and the good? Without further ado I present to you dear readers, all three of you, my 'Thankful List'! (I'm both a cheater and a procrastinator so you will get not one but TWO today as I'm already a day behind!)


Day 1: I am thankful for my washing machine/dryer. Seriously! There are few things I enjoy more than cuddling up in newly dry towels or sleeping in the deliciousness that are my Tide and Bounce sheets! Mmmmmm! So wonderful! When Adam gets home from work and climbs into bed all showered wearing a newly laundered shirt I just love cuddling in his arms and falling asleep! Ah Mr. Tide & Mrs. Bounce! Oh how I love thee and thy child Downy.

Day 2: THANK heavens for little girls (and boys too)! Today my 16th niece was born (26th if you count both Adam's side and mine)! We were all so sure it was going to be a boy and could not have been more pleasantly surprised! Little Tiff is a wee 5 lbs and beautiful of course! Also this weekend Mileigh (Adam's sister's baby) and Jonah (my dear friend Marci's babe) were born! Yay for beautiful new pieces of heaven!