Thankful At All Times

1.) For a night full of culture, starting with the International Dinner and ending with Lyric Theatre's presentation of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. What a great night~!

2.) The crisp chill of winter. Yes, it is true that I don't really like to be cold, but sometimes I enjoy putting on my coat, gloves, and scarf and walking around places like Muskingum's campus. It feels like Christmas.

3.) Songs that I really like but haven't heard in awhile... I love when a familiar melody comes on, and I suddenly realize that I love this song, but I haven't heard it in forever! It's kind of the same feeling you get when see a friend you haven't seen for awhile.... For instance, tonight my ipod randomly played "God Shaped Whole" by Plumb... I love that song, but it has been a long time since I heard it.... it was nice to sing along again!

4.) The photo below.... it's of my friend Brianna and my dad as they walked on a trail in Sedona, Arizona this past May. It is a great reminder of a fantastic trip, but it also serves as a reminder of the "narrow path" that I've chosen to travel...

5.) Jim Brickman. He is probably my favorite pianist of all times, and I was slightly shocked and amazed to find out that he will be coming to Cambridge as part of his Spring Concert Tour... That is pretty awesome!

Giving Thanks

We have reached that time again. The time to give thanks. As my pastor and I met the other night to discuss youth group planning, we talked about a Thanksgiving themed night where we ask the teens to say something they are thankful for and why. Then, last night at youth group, we talked about being hypocritical. I felt convicted in various areas of my life. This seems like a pretty easy one to fix... If I am going to ask the teens to say what they are thankful for and why, I should be practicing what I preach! So here's to being thankful instead of hypocritical!

I am thankful...

1.) That I woke up early enough to get ready for work, eat breakfast, go downstairs and get my camera so I could capture this gorgeous sunrise. Good job God! You made a winner!

2.) That I got a jumpstart on my English paper tonight. It has been stressing me out for the last week... I have a page!

3.) Unexpected phone calls from friends....good to talk to you Taralyn!

4.) Brian & Jenn Johnson - Amazing worship leaders. I have loved them since I first heard them a year or so ago, but I recently fell in love with their songs again. Check them out!

5.) Warm things during these cold winter days...fuzzy blankets, slippers, sweatshirts, and most importantly, tea with honey!