Tonight while on the phone with my mother, she reminded me that I should be recording amazing things that happen, or even just the simple things that I'm thankful for. She told me that she did this while she was pregnant with me, after the doctors told her about my health concerns. She wanted to be able to remember the good things through the bad times and the bad news. She said that at times, this is what kept her pushing through.
Because of some of the troubles that I've been having, I've decided to list one good thing, or something that I love, for everyday of this year. Because it's now February 18th, I've some catching up to do. So here's 49 things for the 49 days that I've lived through thus far in 2013:
1. My Family, for their love and support.
2. God, for obvious reasons.
3. Friends that have stood by me.
4. Chip, for his undeniable strength and intelligence.
5. Vaquera, for her sassiness and the tenderness that she is teaching me.
6. Lucky, for his forgiveness and humor.
7. Mr. P, for his wittiness and care.
8. Xanadu, for her beauty and independence.
9. My future, which is also my struggle.
10. College, for having the ability and means to attend and for my future.
11. Red hair, which sounds silly, but it makes me unique.
12. Hillside Christian Church, Canyon, Texas, for helping me find my way, without fire and brimstone.
13. Charlie and Webster, who comfort me when I'm sick or upset and cherish me when I'm happy.
14. My Camera, to document the craziness of my life.
15. Ice Cream, because it cures an ailing heart and mind.
16. Big sweatshirts, for curling up and reading books or watching One Tree Hill.
17. Strawberries, because they're my favorite; and when I was little I thought I had red hair because I ate too many.
18. Birth Marks, I have 5 and they will always be a way to identify the real me.
19. Chocolate, self-explanatory.
20. Dishwashing Machines, because it grosses me out to touch something that someone else salivated all over.
21. Hand Sanitizer, because I hate the slimy texture of soap but don't want nasty hands.
22. Green grass, since there is none in Texas.
23. Victoria's Secret bra's, because they make me feel good and are better than plain ones.
24. Glitter; It makes me sound childish but glitter just makes me happy. For some people it's a certain color but for me it's glitter.
25. My hula-hoop chandelier, because it was my first Pinterest creation and it's unique.
26. Blue skies, there's something so pure and untouchable about a clear, bright blue sky.
27. Music, the key to my soul and an escape from the real world around me.
28. The Ocean, because it scares me yet entices me. It's surreal.
29. Sandstorms, because they remind me that I'm a long ways from home and the earth is so vast and encompasses countless environments.
30. Yogi's words, which scare me more than anything, yet give me hope for what God has in store for me.
31. My bed at home in Illinois, because there is no place where I feel more safe.
32. Sunsets, the beauty gets me every time.
33. Pumpkin Pie, I wait all year for pumpkin pie and I have finally conqueredal pumpkin pie, kudos to Alisa Ramer.
34. Leo Ramer, for giving me the courage to pursue my passion for singing.
35. Olivia's cupcakes, because I've never tasted anything like them.
36. My warm, fuzzy, cupcake tie-blanket, because I made it all by myself!
37. Pinterest, which inspires my inner creativity.
38. Art, which was always a way to express myself.
39. Make-up, which keeps me girly.
40. Dr. Pepper, for when I'm down or just need a burst of flavor.
41. Midnight Rodeo-Amarillo, where I learned to two-step, kudos to Josh from Colorado.
42. My future children, because I've always dreamed about you.
43. My future spouse, because I can always use a new friend.
44. An alarm clock, because I wouldn't wake myself up early.
45. Quotes, because they inspire me.
46. Heels, because they empower me, or at least let me think that.
47. Movie Theaters, because there's nothing better than the big screen.
48. Dreams, because they portray what my heart keeps hidden.
49. Each day, because it promises something new.
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