Life List

I have friends that keep life lists, itemizations of all the things they want to learn, accomplish or do before they die.  I had never really wanted to put a list to paper, as it were, until today.  It turns out that while I was painting my fingernails, my college roommate was learning to change the oil in her car.  When she texted me her accomplishment, I was honestly a little jealous, which is why learning to change the oil in my car now tops my life list.

1. Learn to change the oil in my car.
2. Build a fence around my own yard.
3. Cage dive with Great White Sharks.
4. Foster dogs waiting for forever homes.
5. Fluently speak French and Spanish.
6. Hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
7. Raise a family.
8. Grow a garden.
9. Cook okra gumbo like my grandmother.
10. Make crawfish etouffee like my mom.
 

I realize it isn't very long, I want to keep adding to this list (and, obviously, accomplishing as much as I can).  I will update on my progress.

Thanksgiving

I need to remind myself of all the wonderful things in my life, rather than feel sorry for myself.  I am grateful for:

1. My dogs, Paisley and Kai.  Have you seen them?  Aren't they CUTE?!
2. The gift of hearing.  The click of my keys as I type.  The creaks in my car while I drive.  Beautiful music that plays for me while I think....
3. Family!  My sisters, my dad, my stepmom, my grandmother, my momma.  Each relationship is so special and different.
4. A car to take me anywhere I want to go.
5. My girlfriends, who each show me how much they love me in a unique way.
6. The stars that put into perspective how tiny I am.  They teach me to think outside of my own existence.
7. A paycheck that allows me to meet my needs and wants.
8. Every person who has taught me a lesson.
9. Crossword puzzles, Entourage and my computer.
10. My Aggie ring :)