live in gratitude.

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    I have been thinking a lot about gratitude. I have been striving to better notice the simple blessings in my life every day, which in turn makes me happier, and more importantly, see and acknowledge God in those blessings. It is most important to thank God for the innumerable blessings in our lives, but it's also essential to remember how much a simple "thank you" can mean to a friend, family member, or stranger. I know my day is made when a person thanks me, and I always feel better when I thank someone!
    On this blog, I will occasionally make a list of the blessings I have recognized lately that surround me. God has literally given all of us millions of blessings—large and small— and we could never list them all!
 I hope this inspires you to take the time to thank God, and thank someone who has helped you out recently!

I am thankful for:

this beautiful california weather in january! {high 60's and sunny...what more could we ask for?}

being able to travel

positive influences in my life {i could write a whole post about these people!}

dark chocolate-covered blueberries {i can't stop eating them!}

my vera bradley planner

warm socks

starbucks {my drink of choice as of late: a chai latte}

group texts

skype

trader joes

pen-pals: snail mail style {there's nothing like receiving a letter from a good friend in the mail}

countdowns 

dance, and being able to take dance classes at school

boy meets world

I want to encourage everyone to take time every day to notice the good things in life—the simple things. I promise you, it's an instant mood-changer!