a GRATEFUL day in the life of me...

Hi folks.
Wow! It's been a long time since I've been on. My life has been super busy but wonderful. I have so many blessings pouring in right now I feel very overwhelmed. Here are some of the great things that I have going on in my life right now!

1) I've made it through 1 1/2 years teaching and am still sane (according to me!)
2) The weather in Utah is stunning and I'm able to run outside!
3) I'm training for a 1/2 marathon and it's the best exercise regimen I've ever put myself through - I'm grateful that my body is holding up so well and letting me do this.
4) I just accepted a job with BYU for the summer - teacher mentor in the special education practicum during summer term!
5) I have wonderful friends who keep my thought process in check! love ya
6) An amazing family who listens and loves and lets me learn
7) I'm dating an amazing guy who is so thoughtful and kind. I seriously don't know where he came from, but I am so grateful that he chose me to spend time with!
(He bought me a calligraphy set for v-day, because I am going to be taking a class. He got one that requires the user to dip it in ink and has screw in tips. They all came for right handed users only, so he then bought me left handed tips - honestly how sweet is that?!)
8) I know that God loves me and it's daily manifest for me. I'm kind of thick in the head sometimes, so I'm grateful it comes daily ... just to remind me!
9) I received the "best practice" award at PHS last week. They announced it during a student assembly. Instead of getting BOO'd, my students stood up and cheered for me and then talked about it and congratulated me later that day and the next. (It's nice to know I'm doing something for someone, because as teacher it's sometimes hard to remember or know that)
10) I'm smiling!