A friend has a song which says, "I cannot complain... still sometimes I just like to complain." How amazingly appropriate this sentiment is sometimes and I feel in that place right now.
Things about which I want to complain:
1 - Now I don't have a job I've been sleeping on average 11 hours per day. I could do so many other things with that time!
2 - I've felt fat consistently for the past few weeks - What is the deal, people? I am NOT fat! When I get like this it makes me quite irritable (anyone else want to jump on the complaining bandwagon?)!
3 - Evan has been studying so much I feel like we are connecting very sporadically.
4 - Believe it or not, I don't think I can come up with a #4...
Things about which I should be (and am) thankful:
1 - We are in the process of buying an amazing house, in a fantastic city, moving to a warmer place... I'm thrilled to be going to Charlottesville and hopeful about all that lies ahead.
2 - We just got a huge blessing in a $500 fridge (it's a great story).
3 - There are many many people in my life who love and celebrate me and who I love and celebrate - friendship, community, is such a gift.
4 - Evan has been doing so WELL in school and the last few days he has really buckled down and even completed a paper 5 days early! I know, it's amazing.
5 - We are having "good-bye dinners" with so many people who we've grown to cherish in such a short time.
6 - I am beginning a Master's in Mental Health Counseling - something which I've been looking forward to for some time now, and combined with the move I hope, marks a new season. I am VERY ready for a new season.
7 - We have the cutest bunny EVER and he makes me smile, laugh, relax, and take time to slow down.
8 - I've been watching The Best of "Friends" Episodes, and as usual, laughing my head off - they crack me up.
9 - I was laid off at the "perfect" time and God continues to provide truly extravagantly for our every need.
10 - I can drink as many cups of tea as I want!
11 - We've been closer to my parents over the last year and a half and been able to see them many times. They have blessed us in innumerable ways.
12 - I'm realizing how many more things I have and am thankful for than things I have to complain about.
