I Woke Up Today

And I wanted to feel sorry for myself. Not because it is Valentine's day but because I was just feeling sad about not having a job and not having a car. I really really really want to move forward with my life and...it's REALLY starting to get to me. And then I read this from my friend Cindy's blog:

"Would I LOVE to change our circumstances right now? YES YES and YES. But I can't. So I count my blessings. There have been times in my life where I chose not too. I regret it. No good comes from it. So this trial, though the hardest thing I will ever face, will not beat me down. I will count my blessings and try my darndest to always count my blessings even in my darkest hour."

And on that happy note, I am going to say a few things about counting my blessings by way of saying this. I have lots of things to love.

I love Virginia. And I love Alexandria. This particular house is on my "dream house" list. I mean honestly. Just seriously.


Okay, so I love clothes. It's no secret that shopping is one of my faves.


You knew I would have to say baseball...and yes, this is Yankee Stadium. But you can't deny it. that is one amazing stadium.


Chocolate. Enough said.


Snow falling...winter!!! Oh how I wish I was skiing right now. Do you know what the mountains look like right now?


Running on this trail in the fall is, well, spectacular. Fall is my favorite season.


Can you believe how beautiful Black Hawk is? It is my favorite spot on earth. I love it.


Trees...and vacations in Alaska. You have no idea.


These two guys. I do have the most adorable nieces and nephews. Aren't they sweet?


She's a princess firefighter. I just can't stand how cute it all is.


Um, what can we say? The girl loves a bathing suit. She lives in them. And you can't beat the socks and crocs. They complete the ensemble.


She's pretty much the most perfect ballerina. Ever.


All I can say is, shut up, how cute is that? I love watching little kids run! They look like they are certain that they are the fastest thing on the planet.


More cuteness. These two sisters adore each other. And they love their cousin!


Cousins!!!! Aren't cousins your favorite?


I think it's the cowlick in the back. He's delightful!



So that is it. I wish I had pictures of all my friends and all my family, every niece and nephew, every brother, sister, in-law...But I don't have pictures of them all.

Anyway, as Cindy said, feeling sorry for yourself is just a waste of time. Being sad is a waste of time. I'm grateful for what I have. And I am lucky and have so much good in my life.