After much debate and coaxing from my BWF (best work friend) “D”, I have decided to join the “blog world”. Of course, my #1 blogging goal is to be as cool and famous as my “friend” the Pioneer Woman, but I don’t really see that happening in the near future…or ever, really. I guess I’m like everyone else who starts a blog…I just hope that I can keep up with it and that someone out there in the cyber world will actually read what I write.
I have no set plan of where this blog might go or have any particular theme. To be truthful, I’m quite afraid to see where this thing may end up! After the sermon we heard at church on Sunday, however, I did think of a good place to start…THANKFULNESS. We were challenged to list 5 things every day for a week that we are thankful for – big or small. I have seen other bloggers make lists like this, and I thought I would try it. I will be doing my 5 a day list at home, but thought my first blog would be a list of 25 things that I am thankful for. Obviously, this is not everything, but hopefully it is something to get you started thinking about what you are thankful for!
- My family. I am so blessed to be a part of a family that loves each other, and actually likes each other too. I am also blessed to have a family of in-laws that I love as well. The more I talk to people I know, the more I realize that those two things are not common. That makes me even more thankful to be blessed with these great families.
- Right in line with that would be my husband. We have shared a ton of laughs, adventures, and memories over the past 6 ½ years. We have the best time just hanging out, and I love that. He is also very helpful and does more than I believe the average husband does.
- Stryker. There have been many nights that I have worried about David and what craziness he would get into while he was working. Now that Stryker is his “right hand man” I rarely ever worry about them. I know that bad stuff can still happen to them, but I am much more comforted after seeing some of the pics of Strykie’s handiwork!
- My dear, dear work friends. Those girls make even the worst days fun. **I am really looking forward to some things going back to “the way they were” around our office!
- Facebook. Don’t laugh. I really am thankful for this social media. I have been able to reconnect and stay in touch with some old friends that I had lost touch with over the years.
- Chapstick. I would be lost (and chapped) without this wonderful miracle!
- My Coffee Cup Warmer. I love this thing, especially on the days that it takes me until 10 or 11 to drink my first cup of coffee!
- My Spin Class. Ok, I NEVER thought that I would EVER mention anything like this, but it is true. I love it, and I am addicted already!!
- Hair Gel and Sprunch. That is another that I never thought I would be thankful for, but since my hair has decided to get more and more curly in the past few years, I am indeed thankful for these products. I am extra thankful this curliness during the summer months since it is quick to do and does not involve me getting super hot while drying and straightening my hair!
- Internet on my Phone. Need I say more?!?
- Speaking of my phone…Words with Friends. If you play this game, look me up…RebDurham. If you don’t play, you should…just saying!
- My Tempurpedic Bed. I must admit, I take this for granted on most days, but am quickly reminded how great it is whenever I spend the night away from home!
- Pinterest. This is one of my new loves. Do I need this in my life? Probably not. Do I spend too much time on this site? Definitely. Oh well, I love it! (I won’t lie and say and I didn’t take a break during this list to check it!)
- Our Garden. I have always wanted to have a garden, and this is the first year that we have ever been able to have one. It is so great, and I want to have one forever!
- Steam in a Bag Veggies. I love how fresh they taste and how quickly they cook! The whole green beans are my fav, in case you wanted to know.
- The In-Laws’ Swimming Pool…So thankful for that this summer!!
- Chacos. I seriously would wear them every single day if I could. I LOVE THEM!
- Coupons. I don’t know how I ever shopped without them, and I hope I never return to it.
- Following that would be Sales. I love when things are on sale…especially when the coupon matches the sale and you can get lots for not so much!
- Weekend Trips. I love random get-aways…planned or spontaneous.
- Laughter. I love to laugh. It is seriously one of my favorite things to do!
- My parents spending my birthday with me this year.
- The Backspace Key. I definitely use it way too much.
- Kind words. We all need more in our lives and need to give more to others.
- My blog readers … all 5 of you. How do I know there are 5?!? Well, I have 2 sisters, one mom, and two friends that I know will at least read this first blog. After that, who knows!!
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