In no particular order:
- It gives me the ability to communicate with those around me on an instant basis.
2. Facebook
- Is a social network that allows me to remain in contact with good friends from my past and present.
3. Medicine
- Makes it so I don't die of illness or pain every day.
4. Music
- "Without music, life would be a mistake." Can you imagine life without music?!
5. My camera
- It allows me to "journal" and "scrapbook" without spending endless time or money, I love the ability I have to take thousands of pictures and remember everything I've done :)
6. My roommates
- Having people there for you at any time, especially people that want you there- makes all the difference.
7. Heating pad
- Keeps me warm on cold nights, and during freezing cold days when I snuggle up on the couch.
8. The couch (in my apartment)
- It is like my home. Gives me a place to feel safe, warm, protected. Where I sleep, play, etc.
9. Flowers!!!!!!!!!!!
- I would rather have a single flower than a 10 dollar bill. Flowers say so much about you and the person giving them. I absolutely LOVE flowers, and if my world were a perfect one- I'd get a flower a day! They are so beautiful and special! :)
10. Quotes/lyrics
- I love being able to quote things. It just makes life happy. Thats why all of my blogposts have songs or quotes as their titles. Why not?! It just brings a little happy tune into your head. I love love love it.
11. Scarfs
- Until the last football game, I did not realize how much warmer I could be with a scarf. They are god sent I am sure. They are so wonderful! I'm going to wear scarfs all the time now.
12. Chapstick
- I hate that dry, cracking feeling. And the right chapstick can save your lips. What a great invention!
13. Shoes
- I can't imagine not having shoes! I love walking around barefoot, or just in socks, but when it gets cold outside- shoes save my poor little feet from frostbite. So thank you shoes!
14. Color
- I just love how many colors there are! Have you ever looked at the list of crayola colors?! Its huge! And those aren't the only colors in the world. We are blessed with so many colors to brighten our lives. Lucky are we.
15. Love
- How lonely would we be if no body loved us. Lucky for us, we are blessed with love!
16. Jesus Christ
- What a wonderful person to be thankful for! He sacrificed everything for me, how could I not be eternally grateful?!
17. Basketball
- Basketball is my one true passion. I love it! I think it makes up for about half of my happiness level. How would I live without it? I am not sure. That is why I am grateful that I have basketball to watch and play :)
18. Dishwashers
- You know how much easier life is when you can just put your dirty dishes in the dishwasher? SO MUCH so! It saves me so much time when I am doing my entire apartments dishes. I love our dishwasher!
19. Microwaves
- It took me only 15 minutes to cook 7 baked potatoes! In the oven it would have taken 45 minutes atleast. How did the pioneers survive without a microwave? It saves so many hours of time. I am so lucky I have a microwave!
20. Friends
- Who doesn't love friends? Who doesn't love feeling a sense of surrounding and home? Well, if anyone of you doesn't step forward- cause you are crazy! Friends are the absolute best! They keep you sane, they cry with you when you're heart broken, they hold your hand in hospitals, they run through the rain with you. Friends are so wonderful. I thank God I have friends, I wouldn't be half of who I am without my friends :)
21. My laptop
- Instant internet, word processing, movie watching, recipe getting, etc. My laptop has been through SO much with me. Its been everywhere I've been, and I love it!
22. Physical Therapy
- Without it, I would never leave my apartment. It makes moving functional.
23. Blankets/Blankeys
Sometimes all you need is to feel a little comfort, and blankets are the best at making you feel warm, safe, comfortable, and loved. I love them.
24. Balance
- The ability to balance is such a gift. I am grateful for the fact that I can atleast somewhat balance on one leg, its a pretty neat thing.
25. Natalie
- Having a sister as a best friend is pretty much the neatest thing ever. I love it, and her.
26. TV!
- I love taking time to stop thinking about my own life (and how stressful and depressing it may or may not be) and focusing on the real or ridiculously fake lives of those on the TV shows I watch. And I watch a ton! What a lucky generation are we?!
27. Socks
- I hate when my feet are dry or nasty cracking, and socks are the best. They always keep my feet warm, and help them feel at home. Without socks, ugh! I just hate it.
28. Lotion
- Oh how I love lotion! Dry skin is so sickly, and it just feels annoying and painful and irritating. Lotion saves my skin.
29. Fans
- I would have a heat stroke every day in my apartment without my fan! I love it.
30. Saxophone
- I love a man who plays the sax! Its just beautiful. And I love the music it makes.
31. Whiteboards/whiteboard markers
- I can't stand chalk boards. And so whiteboards are god's gift to me! Oh how I love writing and drawing on whiteboards.
32. Frosting
- It is so delicious! I love taking my finger and swiping it on some cake, just for the frosting.
33. 100 Calorie Pack Craisins
- They are SO delicious, and have the perfect "juiciness" and they are not to dry. YUM!
34. AutoSave
- Cause sometimes your computer crashes in the middle of you making your list of 100 things, and luckily saves 2/3 of the ones you had done so far. Plus, autosave is god sent. My computer crashes all the time for no reason, and its nice to have things save.
35. Blog
- My blog is my way of keeping a "journal", "diary", and just keeping track of my life. It is so nice to look back and have a record of what I've been doing!
36. Youtube
- How many endless and pointless hours do Americans spent on youtube? Okay, so what you're thinking is that we could do so much more important things. But come on! Don't you love some of those hilarious and amazingly talent filled videos that just make you smile, laugh or cry? I sure do. I am grateful for youtube and the joy it brings to my lame life.
37. Hulu
- Oh how I love Hulu! It is so nice to be able to catch up on shows when I have time, or watch shows that all air at the same time, legally. Its fantastic, and I love it. Plus, when you watch as much TV as I do, Hulu is necessary.
38. Email
- Email is so so so wonderful! With it, I can stay in contact with friends, a couple more in particular than others, while they are on missions. Hearing back, and emailing them, each week keeps me connected with them, and that means so much.
39. Personalities
- I love how each person has their own personality. It makes life fun, and gives everyone the chance to be themselves without any real pressure. Cause in reality, we're all different, so its okay to be different.
40. Remote controls
- I realized this the other day when we lost our remote control. Standing up to go change the channel or even turn off the tv is a lot of work, especially after you've gotten comfortable on the couch or something. So for 2 days we didn't even turn the channel or turn off the tv. Finally my friend came over and asked if he could turn it off... He went and pressed "off". I love remote controls and how lazy they allow me to be.
41. Michael Slawson
- This kid is only 17, but is one of the best friends I have ever known. Not only is he an amazing person, and friend, but he proves to be on a daily basis how much he loves me, and enjoys being my friend. He will tell me things like there is nothing I could do to him to make it so we're not friends, and that means so much! You don't hear people doing that very often any more.
42. Kinesio Tape
- Developed by BYU, this stuff is incredible. It gives me the needed support to walk, and jump, and have fun, without bulky braces or loads of medicine. It is fantastic!
43. Slippers
- I love how wonderful slippers are. You can just slip them on and walk somewhere without the hassle of finding matching, or comfortable shoes. Only shallow people, like myself, judge people on their slippers. No one else really cares what your slippers look like. :) That is great.
44. Curtains
- Privacy is a very wonderful thing, and curtains give you needed privacy. Plus, curtains keep sunlight out during the day, and creepers out during the night. Fantastic!
45. Sun roofs
- I love the sun roof in my car. Sometimes I will open it just because I can. Other times, so that I can feel the wind, or the sun rays across my face.
46. The Military
- Okay, so a lot of americans are against war. Well, if our armed forces never fought any wars, we'd still be British. So personally, I love that we fight for our freedom, and help protect others freedoms. Plus, our armed forces do not get enough credit for the hard work they put forth every day just to protect us. Thank you military!
47. Freedom
- I love that we have freedom. Yes, we have the freedom of speech and religion and the right to plead the fifth, but we have little freedoms we don't even realize how lucky we are to have. I am grateful for the freedom to wear socks that don't match, and the freedom to eat whatever I want. I am thankful for the freedom to wear whatever I'd like, even if it doesn't match, or look that great. Sometimes I like to be comfortable.
48. Free things
- I never realized how easy it is to find free things. In magazines they have deals, and in newspapers.. all you have to do is look! My current fav is free things on the starving student card. Yeah I paid for the card, but its still nice to see "Free" and not "buy one get one free"- those are just stupid ;)
49. Winning
- Yeah, winning isn't everything- but it sure means a lot. Just imagine the feeling you have when you win something, anything. It can be something as small as best pencil sharpener, but blue ribbons, trophies, and prizes are so so wonderful. But even if you don't win an actual prize.. the feeling of a success, the feeling of a win is just priceless!
50. Phase 10
- That game is just the funnest ever. You don't have to be old or smart to play this game, you just have to be willing to end up 6 phases behind the winner, and still stuck on phase 1. Ha ha. But really, it is such a fun game and you really bond with people you play with, its almost like a rule.
51. Texting
- Sometimes its awkward to talk on the phone, or its too loud, or you're in class... and texting is just so wonderful. Plus, having unlimited texting is just so wonderful! Texting is so fun, and so much less awkward. Ha ha.
52. The show "Cash Cab"
- I love how smart random people are! I never know any answers, and they spit them out and win hundred and thousands of dollars. It is so fun to watch, and I can't imagine how fun it would be to play (if you're with smart people.. ha ha).
53. Skype
- What a great little invention! I love being able to video chat, or even just call, friends in a different state and talk with them, hear their voice, and see their face FOR FREE. How lucky are we that we have such a technological generation.
54. Money
- I always loved money, but I wasn't grateful for it until I was completely broke and had overdrafted... having literally ZERO dollars makes you grateful for each dollar you have. I may only have a few dollars to my name, but I am extremely grateful for each one.
55. DHL shipping
- International letters only cost like 24 cents... thats half the price of regular stamps! How nice is that!? Plus, shipping packages is way cheap too. DHL saves me when I am shipping letters/packages to missionaries as far as the Philippines.
56. My car
- I never realized how lucky I was to have a car at college. My aunt Karen lent me her car for nearly my entire freshman year, and my sister Katie's hubby Connor sold me his car when he moved to MD. So lucky me, I have a car! I feel so bad for people who have to walk everywhere, I am so so lucky! I save so much time because I am lucky enough to have a car.
57. Raspberry Ice Crystal Light
- I love this drink! It may turn my lips and tongue bright red, but man! is it delicious! MMmmm good!
58. Cereal
- There are so many different kinds of cereal, and they are usually all pretty good. I have like 16 kinds in my apartment as you are reading this- I love cereal. Its an instant and delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack. Yum!
59. Facebook chat
- I love having conversations on facebook chat.. Its great when you don't have someone's number, but want to have a semi-private conversation/aka don't want to write it on their wall and make life awkward.
60. Awkward situations
- As much as I say I hate them, I secretly love them. I thrive on awkward, and my favorite thing to do is to make awkward situations more awkward, everyone around me wants to kill me, but I just laugh :D
61. Commercial free channels/radio stations
- As much as I "love" commercials (some are funny!), most of the time, I just want to watch my show. Even on Hulu- I love when they allow you to watch a long commercial and watch your tv show uninterrupted (that I love!). So summary, I love just watching my show in one take, commercials make you wait and anxious, and its annoying. Ha ha.
62. Ice cream
- When you have a good day, bad day, sad day, exciting day- Ice cream is for you! Oh how I love sitting down and scooping out a huge bowl of ice cream (that I know I can't even begin to finish..) and sitting down and just eating it!
63. Glasses
- I happen to like it when I can see.. Its a nice feeling. Ha ha :)
64. Adrenaline
- I always feel a million times better on hard days when I have a mega boost of adrenaline. I used to either ride my bike, drive fast (usually in parking lots, so it really wasn't that fast), or swing on swings until I felt better. But here in Provo my options are limited, so now I run. I usually have an asthma attack after running, but the feeling I get while going that fast! Man oh man! Its perfect.
65. Doctors
- How lucky are we in this generation to have so many doctors and specialists that can help us out with every little illness or injury. Doctors are so smart, and so great. And I am lucky to have so many, and so many specialists that can help me live my life.
66. Sunshine
- How wonderful do you feel when the sun is shining and you are just trotting along? Don't you just feel so happy?! You can't help but smile when the perfect amount of sunshine is thrust down on you.
67. Rain Storms
- I LOVE big, huge, hard, scary thunderstorms. I love lightning, I love thunder. I love rain! I love the sound, the smell, the feel, the cold/warm, I love it all! There is nothing I dislike about rainstorms unless they are no huge enough. The bigger, the better :)
68. Insurance
- I can't even imagine how much more poor I'd be if I did not have insurance.. They save my butt. I see so many doctors and have so much physical therapy, that if I did not have insurance every single person in my family and in my life would be broke. Fact. So Blue Cross Blue Shield... I love you.
69. Teeth
- Sometimes I imagine myself as a wrinkly old bald lady and think to myself... What do I have going for myself? Well lucky for me, in my old age, I imagine myself with teeth. Nice yellow teeth. I will thoroughly those nice yellow teeth. When you are old you loose all your dignity. Someone has to take care of you, and you go back to diapers. And boy, if you loose your teeth, you go back to baby food! What are you then? A wrinkly nasty needy thing.. wait! A baby! No 90 some year old wants to be a baby, they can fend for themselves... Okay, so where is this going? I am thankful for my teeth and the ability to chew.
70. My wig
- I don't hate being bald, but sometimes its nice to have hair. I like to mess with different hair styles and feel purty. Its fun. I am thankful for my glorious wig!
71. Being bald
- I am cold in the winters, and I sunburn and blister in the summers. So why am I grateful to be bald? Well, I rarely have to shave, I can get ready really fast, and showers are a sinch. Poor people with hair! They have to spend hours more a day, literally, getting ready. I am like.. wake up.. throw on some clothes... out the door... done. Bam! And I could pretty much get away with murder. True fact. I get away with so much, and get so much free. I love it.
72. My fingers
- I love my fingers. I can type fast (with both hands, or just one at a time), I can text, I can eat, I can play piano. Oh how wonderful fingers are.
73. Health
- Every now and then I am healthy. Not very rarely, but occasionally I am healthy, and I love how it feels. Being healthy is the absolute best. Fact. If you take it for granted.. stop right now. You are a lucky son of a gun. Appreciate your health, I know I do.
74. iTunes
- I love having all my music from back home, and college with me wherever I go. It is a fantastic thing. I can listen to all sorts of music, and make playlists and just enjoy my life. Music makes everything better. So making playlists on my iTunes to listen to all the time... its just much appreciated.
75. Water fountains
- I LOVE water fountains. Once upon a time, I was at a basketball game and was very thirsty, there were no water fountains around or water bottles. (Sad day.) Then, an hour or so later, I found a water fountain. Oh how I wish water fountains could follow me around. They are so delicious- especially when they are cold and pure and just delicious.
76. People who match
- I am grateful for people who actually take the time to match their outfits/accessories/shoes/socks/etc. Oh thank you people of the nation! I appreciate your desire to look good and match.
77. Boys
- As much as I hate them... I realize I could not live without them. Plus, they can be quite wonderful at times (When they are not breaking your heart or ruining your life).
78. Compliments
- Oh how I LOVE compliments! So so much! I was told once by a good friend you can't ask for compliments. And I have taken that and tried not to. But I have also realized that when someone genuinely gives me compliment, it makes me SO SO happy! My favorite is to be told I am funny. It just boosts my good ole self esteem.
79. Heart break
- As much as I HATE heart break! I am grateful for it because I am SO much stronger than I was 5 years ago because of the heart break I have had. It stinks.. thats for sure. But it has a lot of benefits we don't like to see while pitying ourselves. So thanks go to heart break.
80. People who raise their hand in thanks after I let them in front of me (while driving)
- I like to be nice at times and let cars in when they are trying to get in with the mainstream traffic. I Love it when people show a sign of gratitude to me :) It makes my day. Then if they repay the favor, like let another car in... I feel good about myself. Its a chain reaction.
81. BYU Honor Code
- I love the honor code and the reason behind the rules. People may laugh at me, but I say to heck with ya! I love the honor code, and there is nothing you can say to justify not following it, or to make me change my mind.
82. Soft/thick toilet paper
- I hate when you sit down to go to the bathroom and the toilet paper is really thin and scratchy and you have to use half a roll just to wipe yourself. My favorite is when you can grab a few squares, get the job done, and still feel fantastic. You think this sounds weird, but you know I'm right. :)
83. Weddings
- Wedding ceremonies are such a powerful and magical thing. No matter the religion, heritage or tradition. Each ceremony is filled with love binding them. It is not the law that says their love is true, it is what they feel that defines their marriage. I read about a wedding ceremony where a man and woman were "married"- what made this wedding special was that they had their 6 kids each play a major role. One child spoke the vows and "married" them, one was the best man and held the rings, one was a flower girl.. they all had a part in marrying their parents. They said it was an amazingly touching ceremony, and I can imagine. Having those closest to you perform the binding ceremony (love is what truly binds it)- it would be so powerful and wonderful. So I love weddings.
84. Brazilian Lemonades from Tucanos
- No matter the flavor (original is the best- fyi), these lemonades can just make you happy. With just one sip, you can't help but smile. They are delicious and fantastic. Especially since they are now bottomless! (Unlimited refills!)
85. Brisket, fried bananas, and grilled pineapple from Tucanos
- Everytime I go to Tucanos, I eat pretty much just these 3 items. But boy do I eat them! I eat probably an entire pineapple, and who knows how much brisket. Last time I went, they refilled my plate right as I finishes my last bite. It was fantastic!
86. Smiles!
- It is so true that when you see someone smile, you smile. Its one of those contagious things. I can't help but be happy when people around me are there happy and smiling. Even when I am having a terrible day, if someone makes me laugh, or smile, it sticks- and I love it.
87. Perfect breeze
- I LOVE a perfect breeze. A warm, not hot, just warm, day with a slight cool, yes cool, breeze. It is just so wonderful.
88. Sarcasm
- As mean as sarcasm can be... sometimes it just makes you laugh. And sometimes you laugh uncontrollably and tears stroll down your face, and you appreciate the sarcasm. :)
89. Vegetarian vegetable soup
- I went through a phase where all I ate was a can a day of this soup. I love it, each little ingredient. Yum, yum, yum!
90. A good grilled cheese sandwich
- If it is grilled right, and the cheese is melted, and it is nice and warm/hot.. its perfect! Yummy!
91. Grape jelly
- I am not a huge fan of strawberry jelly, so grape jelly is the best because it is something I like that I can eat in place of strawberry jelly.
92. My daddy
- He may be the one person I look up to more than anyone else in the whole world. I love my daddy. We have good memories and we have our song, and lots of other things that I love. I am so grateful for my daddy because he is the absolute best.
93. Sunglasses
- Sometimes the sun can be SO bright, and sunglasses are just the best. That is all.
94. Normality
- I know I am not normal, but I am grateful for being normal enough. Its a gift.. I realize that.
95. My voice
- I am not the best singer in the world, I am not the worst either. And I am grateful for that. I am glad that I can carry a tune and sound decent at it. Hurrah for not being tone deaf.
96. Brandi Fausett
- She is the first girl in my ward who has actually chosen to hang out with me. It is fantastic. I love having friends. (Nick is pretty cool too, I guess.)
97. Fiji water and Smartwater
- I love these waters, they are pure and delicious. I could drink them forever. I am grateful for clean and delicious drinking water.
98. Missionaries
- I am so grateful that young men from all around the world choose to serve missions. We are such a blessed generation, and I am so grateful to all my friends who are currently serving full-time missions. They mean everything to me.
99. Mom
- I love my mom, and I am grateful that she put up with so much from me my whole life. She is the absolute best. I love love her.
100. Family
- I am SO grateful for my family. Family is the best. And I have saved the best for last for sure! (You guys thought I forgot you, didn't you. Ha! I showed you! Just kidding... Love you!)
