Friday, August 8, 2008

102 things to be thankful for

i like to hear about other people who live their lives with an attitude of gratitude... so when i found this little article by craig jones i decided i would share:

"life in the fast lane. that's how many of us live. we are so busy that we don't take the time to reflect on the good things we have. sure life is tough but there is a lot to be thankful for. remember those things. reflect on those things. here are a few to get you started.
a beautiful song
a comfortable chair
a cool breeze
a drink of cool water
a full moon
a gentle rain
a glass of cold milk
a good book to read
a good coat
a good husband
a good pillow
a good wife
a scenic drive
air conditioning
banana splits
beaches in the morning
beautiful women
birds singing
blue jeans
brothers
butterflies
butterfly kisses
ceiling fans
children laughing
christmas morning
clothes that fit well
comfortable shoes
compliments
computers that work
cooing babies
creme brule
dark chocolate
dishwashers
diversity
dried pineapple slices
fairness
crackling fire in a fireplace
flowers
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
fresh ideas
friendly dogs
good conversation
good eyesight
good friends
good health
good movies
good teachers
good tires
grace
grandchildren
grandma
grandpa
hair spray
high-speed internet access
holding hands
homemade ice cream
honest people
hugs
ice cubes
indoor plumbing
kind men
kittens
laughter
live christmas trees
morning coffee
parking spaces near the front
peanut butter
plenty of closet space
polyester
polite drivers
porch swings
pregnant women
puppies
quiet mornings
rainbows
remote controls
roasted peanuts
shade trees
silk pajamas
sisters
smiles
snow covered mountains
snowflakes
soft toilet paper
sunrises
sunsets
thanksgiving dinner
that i wasn't in the obituaries today
the color of autumn leaves
the ocean
the smell of a sunday roast cooking
the smell of homemade bread
the words "I love you"
tire swings
true friends
uninterrupted dinners
warm kisses
warm showers
whipped cream
white puffy clouds
wrinkle-free clothes"

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

good teachers,true friends, kisses and hugs! Those are my favorite!