Thankful

I've never done one of these, but I think there's no better time than now, considering my mood.

I am thankful for...

...the pain I feel right now. If it wasn't for my ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, etc., I couldn't have children. Thank you for my flow. Thank you for the fact that it's not so bad that I have to stop it's natural progression with drugs or tools.

...music. The silence and my own thoughts would drive me crazy.

...Jessi's morning emails, (even though I haven't received any today). All the craziness and gossip from JCroft reminds me that it's another day and that I'm still alive to read them.

...my "Examining the Scriptures Daily" book. When I remember to pick it up, I always seem to get just what I need. It's always the right amount of comfort at the right time.

...accurate knowledge of the Bible. If I didn't have the knowledge I have, I would be depressed. There are too many tragedies, sin, and evil in this world to not know that there is hope.

...Aquafina water. I love it. I feel like it's an identifying part of me. I always have a bottle of Aquafina near me. =)

...skirts. They're so much easier than pants and also allow for a cooler days. lol.

...a good movie. Movies transcend me. They take me away at the exact moment that I need to be taken. I like being in a different world for now. I imagine I should start reading novels again to have that same feeling.

...every other Friday off. You don't understand. I need this Friday so bad. This is the first Friday that I've had to myself. No trips, no conventions to attend, nothing. Just a j.a.c. Friday. I'm more excited about Friday than I am about tomorrow. Tomorrow's going to be planned. I'm looking forward to nothing planned. Just me myself and I.

...my sister. I love seeing her face everyday on my desk. My mom, dad and bf are on my desk as well, but she makes me feel home. There's nothing like a sisterly bond. We've come so far from the fighting days. I love that girl so much.

...blogs. Reading about other's lives keeps me entertained and interested. I also stay connected to some of the most divine friends.

...heat. I love heat.

...tajtashombe's "Cooling Water" blog post.

...my limbs. Oh my goodness... I am so thankful for my limbs!! That seems so dumb, but I am so happy to have two working arms and two working legs with hands, fingers, feet and toes that work. Is it wrong to say that life is so much easier with them?

...sexiness. I can't really explain this one, but it makes me feel like a woman.

...male R&B singers. The Dave Hollisters, the Eric Robersons, the Joes, the Ushers, the Ne-Yos, the Ginuwines, the Tyreses, the Tanks... of the land. The 'you-are-beautiful', 'I-love-you', 'I'm-sorry', 'make-love' songs are always right on point when I need a little pick me up. When I want to feel beautiful or sexy, they're always there.

...heels and stilletos. Ladies, you know how it is when you throw on your power tools. It's like Superman putting his cape on. If you think you've lost your swagger, put on your meanest stilettos and you are back!

and lastly

...all the people in my life who show me so much love, concern and support. Thank you for building a fortress around me to hold me tall when I want to fall.

Wow. This DID make me feel better!