100 Things I'm thankful for (and why):

 weeellll, this is a little late since i was aiming for thanksgiving (or at least christmas) of last year. but, we can just make it early for thanksgiving this year. :) one more thing i can mark off my 101 list! :)

1. my mommy because she's my best-friend
2. my daddy because he is a great provider and makes me laugh
3. jordyn because we do stuff together and she is hilarious, without meaning to be
4. brantley because he is smart when I'm not, and he's fun to play games with. plus, he's always available
5. extended family because i have them, and they care for my family
6. my friends because they are fun to hang out with
7. my Jesus because he died for me, and he loves me oh so much
8. Jesus, again, because he loves everybody, a trait i do not have
9. my house, because it keeps rain out of my bedroom
10. my bedroom, because it allows me to get away when I need to
11. my kitchen utensils because they get my creative juices flowin
12. the computer because i like it
13. my blog, because it's another outlet for me to witness
14. mt. dew, because it makes me happy and enjoyable to be around
15. coffee+creamer, because its the most heavenly combination, ever
16. water, because its so natural and no one is allergic to it
17. vitamin D by way of milk and sun light, because I like both of those
18. straws, just because
19. cameras, because with them I can capture memories
20. memories, because its fun to reminisce
21. books, because i like to get away
22. prayer, because i really like talking to God
23. freedom of speech, because i like to say what i think (if its' nice) ;)
24. the color rainbow
25. chocolate, because it makes me warm and always calms me down
26. makeup, because somedays i dont want to look like i just got out of bed
27. infusium, because i wouldnt want to scare my people (trust me, you're thankful too!)
28. walmart, because its cheap and has a huge selection of, everything
29. grass, because its natures carpet (i came up with that on my own) and you don't have to vacuum it
30. movies, because it helps me to unwind
31. popcorn, because it's healthy and yummy
32. the Bible, because it's the most interesting, challenging, and comforting love letter from my King
33. my pastor, because he does a really good job of shepherding me, and teaching me
34. my church, because it gives me opportunities to serve Christ
35. my homeless friends, because they double as normal friends, and they some of the nicest, most hilarious people you'll ever meet
36. school, because, whether i like it or not, it will make me a better person in the end
37. chores, because through them I can help my mommy and learn new skills
38. heaven, because I look forward to it just about everyday
39. tweezers, because they are one of the best inventions
40. soap, because i really like to be clean
41. hand sanitizer, because i like to be disinfected
42. clorox, windex, mops, brooms, and spongy pads, because I like things to be clean
43. google, because i like to know something fast
44. veggies, because they make you healthy.
45. fruits, because it's God's candy
46. fire, because it keeps you warm and draws people together
47. laptops, because it makes blogging very convenient
48. old things, because it makes you appreciate value
49. onlne vintage shops, etsy, and cool bloggers/websites, because they inspire me
50. halfway marks, because they let me know im almost to the end
51. sunday mornings, because i get to worship with the rest of the body
52. christmas time!, because its so warm
53. warm jackets, because they're warm
54. christmas carols, because they make me happy
55. surprises,because they amuse me
56. making things, because it distracts me
57. giving gifts, because i like to see people smile
58. things with sentimental value, because i like stories
59. collectible ornaments, because they remind you of past Christmases
60. laptops because they're convenient (oh my goodness! i did not realize i had already written this! haha oh well, it's staying. :))
61. scarves because they keep my neck warm
62. other peoples inspirational blogs because sometimes i want to read instead of write
63. missionary blogs because they encourage me to love people
64. knowing God is in control of every situation and that he holds everything together
65. anthrpologie because, since everything is so expensive, it remains a lovely thing to dream about, and that's exactly how it should be :)
66. oil burners/candles because it smells sooo yummy
67. watcharapol, because he's like a pen-pal, except for we tell him about Jesus!
68. my g-parents because they really do spoil me and love me
69. the dog because he provides laughter on even the yuckiest days, even though he smells
70. the radio because i like its variety (can you tell im having a hard time coming up with these??)
71. people that comment on my blog/email me/send me messages on FB.
72. christian books that encourage/teach/convict me
73. christian fiction romance novels because i like to think i can live in two realities! :)
74. doors, thank you Jesus for doors
75. my creativey-ness because it makes my room all pretty
76. paint because who doesn't like paint??
77. the trashman because without him my yard/house would stink
78. doctors because they can fix me
79. the braces i had a few years back because now my teeth are straight and shiny!
80. fingernail polish because, if it's sparkly, it's like a part-ay on your nails!
81. cars because they get me from A to B
82. my daddy's wonderful math skills because i nnnnnneeeeeeeddddd them
83. chapstick because my lips are hurting right now
84. melatonin because it helps me sleep
85. gardens because they are so pretty to look at
86. stars because they came out of the mouth of God
87. bycicles because they provide exercise and fun!
88. pictures because it's fun to look back
89. deodorant because without it we'd all be stankin!
90. snail mail! i just love it!
91. 365 day Bible reading plans because sometimes I just don't know what to read!
92. everything that God has provided that is necessary to keep my alive
93. electricity because without it i couldn't use a blowdryer and that would be baddddd
94. running water because God didn't have to bless me with it, but now i can take a hot shower whenever i want
95. sharpies because i like permanent things :)
96. honesty because it shows me you have integrity
97. integrity ;) because it shows me you have morals
98. Love because it's everlasting from the father
99. flowers brighten up any room and you can put them in your hair!
100. Bible verses that tell me I have a plan for my life to do a certain thing God has called me to do.

ok! that was fun! some of those were, obviously, more heart-felt than others, but it's hard coming up with 100 things you're thankful for! you try!
really, please try. then come back and comment with a link so i can read what you're thankful for. are we thankful for some of the same things? ;)
happy wednesday everyone, i love you and am thankful for you all. :)