Friday, March 19, 2010

Grateful.

1. Children. Yes, I want one, maybe two... eventually. But right now? I'm incredibly grateful I don't have any. I break out in a sweat every time I imagine what this whole experience would be like if we'd had children. Shudder.

2. Family. My mom, my dad, my sister... none of them have the least little bit of extra space for me, but all of them have opened their homes to me, rent free. Best family ever.

3. Work. I used one of my paychecks to open a new checking account a few weeks ago. The lady helping me looked at it and exclaimed in horror, "This isn't how much you make, is it?!" Bitch. But I'm grateful for the (apparently) pitiful amount of money I make. And for the distraction work provides. And for making life still seem at least a little normal.

4. Friday. No longer just a day of the week. My mom got a puppy and she's the cutest puppy that ever lived and when she awkwardly snuggles up against me I feel like everything is fine with the world. My mom calls her their little "therapy puppy." (Picture coming soon. Maybe. Possibly. Who knows.)

5. Hershey's chocolate. Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats. Laffy Taffy. Reese's Pieces. Red Vines. Amen.

6. E-mail. I haven't responded to any of them, but I am grateful for every single supportive, encouraging, how-are-you e-mail that I've received over the last few weeks. I continue to fall more and more in love with you people each and every day.

7. My super car. Sure, Toyota's been buried under a giant load of crap recently, but I love my little '04 Corolla. Especially when it gets me from Orange County to St. George on less than three quarters of a tank of gas.

8. My older sister, who, despite working and going to school and raising five kids, stayed up until two a.m. watching first Twilight and then New Moon with me.

9. And, seriously, if you've never watched the two back to back, do so immediately. It will make you worship the ground Chris Weitz walks on, because holy crap, he did such a great job on New Moon. I'm grateful for him.

10. And Stephenie Meyer. (Even though she's seriously lagging on Midnight Sun.)

11. And Edward Cullen. Naturally.

15 comments:

  1. Yes honey, with family like that and plenty of sugary snacks.... you're gonna be just fine and most likely better than ever :)::hug::

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  2. Sometimes life isn't easy, but yes, you have a lot to be grateful for. Think about it, when there’s a big down, there’s always a bigger up. Tough times don’t last.((hugs))

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  3. Family that's there for you, puppies, and candy are all very good for the soul! Have you seen the new movie that Robert Pattinson is in? If not, are you going to see it?

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  4. Puppies have the oddest ability to make the world better. ;o SOOO glad to see your posts. If it makes you feel any better please know that there are people all over thinking and praying for you. Including me! Your friend over the interwebs!

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  5. Speaking from experience, it is incredibly hard when children are involved...I had the same thought you spoke of when I heard of your separation ~ 'thankfully she doesn't have any kids.'Sometimes family can get on your nerves....but when you need them, they often come to the rescue. I'm so glad you have such a family ~ with puppies! :)

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  6. puppies are the best non prescription pick me up around!{{hugs}}

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  7. Go baby.Let the puppy heal your heart.He'll do it if you let him.

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  8. Must. See. Puppy. I don't ask for much, but this, I need.And I'd totally watch Twilight movies with you and look at all those half-nekked boys and their 8-packs.

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  9. We are a lovable bunch, aren't we? :D If everyone sent an email every time we thought about you and wondered how you are doing, you wouldn't be able to do anything but read all the messages.Is the puppy's name Friday? Maybe it's late but I'm not sure I'm putting that together right. If it is, I love that name!Divorce is always awful but I hope that yours goes as smoothly and relatively uneventfully as mine did.

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  10. Hey girl!!It's so good to hear that you are staying positive. Loving your life as much as you can right now. You're the best!-L

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  11. Sounds like you are doing a lot better, keep going!As far as New Moon...I was hoping for a little more ACTION, but I'm a guy.

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  12. sending more hugs. Watched New Moon last wkend & was thinking of you! Take care and give that sweet puppy a little kiss from Texas.

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  13. Stephanie, there is an award for you on my blog, today's post. Yay!

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  14. Love on the puppy, they are so awesome for the unconditional wealth of it. Hang in there,it's going to suck for a bit but there's lots of love out there for ya!

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  15. Oh we need puppy pictures!Sounds like you are plugging along. Just remember that this is a bump in the road and on the other side of the bump is smooth sailing. :)

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