Attitude Adjustment

Things have been a little gloomy lately. Cloudy with a chance of excessive tears is the current weather in our house.  I’m feeling slightly hurricane-ish. One second I’m swirling around like crazy, my life being thrown about, unable to stand against the winds of change. The next I’m calm, tucked into the crook of husband’s arm, indulging in Cookies ‘n Cream ice cream, watching and wishing I had a voice like Sarah Simmons on The Voice. Either side of the hurricane though can make me teary, one because I’m scared and one because I love Husband so damn much and am ever so thankful for him.

My incredible friend Janelle (check out her hilarious and brave way of attacking life and then sharing it with the world by clicking on the link. Do it. Right now.) encouraged me to write out my ABC’s of Gratitude . She always knows how to encourage and uplift me or show me how to do it myself. 

Some are so good I justified them. Others stand alone. 

Katie’s ABC’s of Gratefulness

AKA: Much Needed Attitude Check

A: Avacado Toast from Java.

B: Bibles. Mine and the one I have from my Grandmother.  Necessity.

C: Cooking Light, my fave recipe go to when meal planning  

D: Dear Friends (these people just aren’t friends, they’re DEAR friends. I need them.)

E: Emma (My sister is one of my greatest gifts)

F: Fisherman (particularly mine who is ruggedly handsome and brings home

 delicious dinners)

G: Girls Nights

H: Husband. Life is lackluster at best without him.

I: Ice Cream

J: Jamaica- Honeymoon spot with my great love. Irreplaceable.

K: Kin – I come from an incredible heritage of brave people who blazed a great trail for me.

L: Lip Balm –it’s a toss-up between Burt’s Bee’s and GAP

M: Mascara

N: Notes, cards and written words.

O: Online Shopping. (Husband is not so thankful for this.)

P: Passport. This heart is meant to see the world.

Q: Quiet nights spent with wine and a good book

R: Rainstorms

S: Sweaters and boots.

T: Tacos with lots of cheese, tomatoes and margaritas. I need Mexican food regularly.

U: United Kingdom- that place changed me.

V: Vacations. As previously mentioned, I am meant to see this world.

W:  Water & Wine- I know it’s silly but water is a huge necessity during my day, wine is almost as necessary (although not usually a daily thing) .

X: “X”- I really do just like this letter. It’s frustrating and fun all at the same time.

Y: “Yes” – The positive option, the affirming response. I’m not always good at it, but it’s nice knowing it’s there.

Z: Zara – Shoes and tops like none other, Europe can be here within a few clicks and a VISA charge.

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I’m feeling better already. Yes and Amen.