So, we’ve been brainstorming some ways to beef up our blog and one of the biggest requests we’ve had is for some more personal stuff on here.  You asked and you shall receive!  And since it was my birthday on Wednesday I figured it was only appropriate to do a little diddy about life… inspired by this crazy magnet I found at CafePress:

There are a million reasons to not be negative.  Life is good!  I’ve lived a great 20 some years and in honor of those 20 some years here are 20 some things that I’m thankful for.

1. Faith.

2. Family — I had some amazing grandparents that left a pretty neat legacy.  I still think about my nana nearly everyday and wonder what’d she’d think of me.  She died when I was ten.  She was the artist in the family and I really think I got it all from her. :-) I also have two amazing parents and four older siblings.

3. Friends —I have the BEST people in my life.  There are about five girlfriends of mine who reflect everything back so well.  I can tell them anything.  It’s so great to have people that TRULY understand me and love me.  They fuel me to keep going.

4. Boyfriend — All I can say is I’m a blessed girl.  :-) :-)

5. Passion — I am so thankful that there is such a thing as passion… Something that electrifies you.

6. The Way I’m Wired — I am thankful for my emotions, my wildly imaginative mind, and the fact that I’m a daydream believer.

7. Worship — Going to church and worshiping is kind of something we take for granted. You know, if you’re into that kind of thing. :-)

8. Love — Seriously, think about it.  It’s the most amazing act on the planet. Indescribable.

9. The Ability to Forgive — hallelujah. What a dark life it would be without it.

10. Spontaneity — The freedom to just pick up and go!

11. My Career — I am so so blessed that this little camera got dropped in my lap several years ago.  I have NO idea what I’d be doing without it.  Probably working as some corporate leadership trainer.

12. Early Mornings — What a great time of day!  All is calm, quiet, and cool.  It’s my favorite time to recharge and be still.

13. Travel — I am thankful for everything I’ve seen and done in my 20 some years of life.  Twelve countries and nearly all 50 states.  Looking forward to all seven continents before I’m 30.

14. Calvin the Cat — I am so thankful for that little guy!  He’s provided more laughs and love than is normal for a cat.  He’s so cool. :-)

15. The Ability to Dream — I love that we live in a country where the sky is the limit, a country where I can dream, believe, and do.

16. Jesie and Michael — This business would not be here if it wasn’t a team effort!

17. Coffee and Wine — Best liquids out there. :-)

18. Friends and Family — I know I already said then, but I just can exaggerate enough… if I lost everything but still had my relationships I’d be a happy camper.  One big key to a happy life is only surrounding yourself with those who believe in you.  Who uplift you and encourage you.  Who make your side ache from laughing.  Who forgive you.  Who are honest with you.  Who simply love you.

19. Faith — Same goes for this.  I’d be lost without Him.

20. And lastly, getting flowers — John sent these yesterday.  Answering e-mails and returning calls is so much more delightful when I’m next to these guys. :-) Thanks, baby!