As Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded of the need to be thankful everyday. I know I don't say thank you enough. I will make a list (in no particular order) of the things I am thankful for.
-My family, I am so blessed to have them.
-My friends, I wouldn't have made it through this amazingly tough year without you.
-My trip to Spain, (thanks to my awesome parents for this one) I discovered myself and had the experience of a lifetime
-Education, my school is amazing, and I will be leaving with a great preparation for teaching
-Georgia football, despite the season I will FOREVER bleed RED and BLACK!
-Over 21 years with my Grandpa, John Bert Yancoskie, who was taken too soon from us. I miss him every day, but I have to be ok knowing that he is in a better place. Also, he is
probably spying on all of us, which I know he enjoys.
-My dogs. They bring joy to my life that no human can. Amazing. Meeko and Mushu are the
bomb (so is Eagle). This is the year of the puppy, and boy do I love it. Eagle brings a whole new
aspect to life.
-Shelter. Duh, but my shelter happens to be awesome. I love coming home!
-Music. Can't live without it.
-Food. Could probably stand to eliminate this one.
-The ability to speak other languages. I LOVE this, makes me feel accomplished.
-My job. Boy do I love the Ram Fam.
-Charity, we are blessed with the ability to help others. Giving is way better than getting (try it!)
-The approaching new year. I am ready to see and do new things! First year of my life where I
don't know exactly what I'll be doing a year from now. So cool.
-Finally, I am thankful for Jessica Anja Applegate. The only person who still reads this
blog. :)
-I forgot HEALTH. Duh! Wouldn't be doing much without that major one!
Please comment on what you're thankful for this year. Also, if you think I forgot anything, say so.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Need to work harder on blogging
So clearly I am not good at blogging. All I need is an app for that, and I'd be on it. It is truly sad how much I rely on my phone to get things done. Anywho. I am so glad that fall is finally here, although I would appreciate a lack of hurricanes and the weather being one temp throughout the day. Thanks. I am so excited for it to get really cold so I can wear my boots (obsessed) on a regular basis. I have recently realized that I am becoming a boot fiend. I see boots, I want them. Not good for the wallet so I stay away, but soon, my friends, soon.
In addition, I have also realized my recent obsession with lip products and (this is a real shocker) painting my nails. Even if it looks really bad when I finish, I absolutely love having painted nails (and hate paying for a manicure, hence the DIY job). Word to the wise: Victoria's Secret nail polish doesn't cut it. Stick with their lip products, way better.
I have a pretty busy life in the coming weeks with school, work, and a visit from Trey this weekend :). I will certainly be ready for a break at Thanksgiving. However, I will be using that break to get applications and studying done grrrr. I am so excited to see Granddaddy. It's been since January that I saw him last, so this will be a great little many trip (I'll also use the 10 hours total in the car to get work done. Note to self: NO SLEEPING!).
For the actual day of Thanksgiving, we're going to the mountains. So excited about this. It's been awhile since I have been one with nature, and boy do I need it. Eagle has never been to a river before either so I am really excited to see what my little boy will do.
On a heavier note, today is Veterans' Day. My grandpa was a veteran of World War II, and I used to call him to thank him every Veterans' Day. It kills me that I can't this year. It's certainly been tough. Please be sure to hug your veterans or at least thank them. Appreciate them while you have the opportunity. Our veterans are the reason we can go about our daily lives with few worries. They choose the job that many people are not willing to do (I don't think I could do it), and they do their jobs with pride. Even if you don't agree with our current overseas efforts, always remember to support your troops. (If the red didn't set it off, this is the important part of today's blog)
As this was originally a travel blog, I feel I should inform you that Cooper and I are planning on backpacking Europe next summer. I hope this really does happen, because it would be an absolute blast. Watch out Europe, the crayons are coming (if you don't get this reference, we were crayons for Halloween). Hope everyone is doing well in their lives. Tell me about them, call me, facebook me, tweet me, I miss everyone as our lives are so freakin' busy these days.
In addition, I have also realized my recent obsession with lip products and (this is a real shocker) painting my nails. Even if it looks really bad when I finish, I absolutely love having painted nails (and hate paying for a manicure, hence the DIY job). Word to the wise: Victoria's Secret nail polish doesn't cut it. Stick with their lip products, way better.
I have a pretty busy life in the coming weeks with school, work, and a visit from Trey this weekend :). I will certainly be ready for a break at Thanksgiving. However, I will be using that break to get applications and studying done grrrr. I am so excited to see Granddaddy. It's been since January that I saw him last, so this will be a great little many trip (I'll also use the 10 hours total in the car to get work done. Note to self: NO SLEEPING!).
For the actual day of Thanksgiving, we're going to the mountains. So excited about this. It's been awhile since I have been one with nature, and boy do I need it. Eagle has never been to a river before either so I am really excited to see what my little boy will do.
On a heavier note, today is Veterans' Day. My grandpa was a veteran of World War II, and I used to call him to thank him every Veterans' Day. It kills me that I can't this year. It's certainly been tough. Please be sure to hug your veterans or at least thank them. Appreciate them while you have the opportunity. Our veterans are the reason we can go about our daily lives with few worries. They choose the job that many people are not willing to do (I don't think I could do it), and they do their jobs with pride. Even if you don't agree with our current overseas efforts, always remember to support your troops. (If the red didn't set it off, this is the important part of today's blog)
As this was originally a travel blog, I feel I should inform you that Cooper and I are planning on backpacking Europe next summer. I hope this really does happen, because it would be an absolute blast. Watch out Europe, the crayons are coming (if you don't get this reference, we were crayons for Halloween). Hope everyone is doing well in their lives. Tell me about them, call me, facebook me, tweet me, I miss everyone as our lives are so freakin' busy these days.
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