Inspired by Jenna

Things that I am grateful for in my life right now:

1. An amazing new job opportunity. Tomorrow I start at United Drywall (exciting place for a girl hey?). I will be doing reception for two companies filled with employees that are all atleast 5 years older than me! It will be a learning experience. Especially with a half an hour (on a good day) commute on the Deerfoot twice a day. However I will be making 500.00 per month than I was at Michaels.. and that is definitely worth it.

2. My absolutely amazing boyfriend. With our one year mark just around the corner I have been thinking about this one a ton lately. I am extremely grateful to have found someone who makes me so incredibly happy. Someone who takes the time to do the little things and who takes notice when I do little things for him. Someone who makes me smile great big genuine smiles all the time. A boy who will cook for me... even if it comes out of a box or the freezer. A boy who CALLS ME every day to check up on life. A boy that I can be silly with.

3. My parents. For providing me with a roof over my head, food on the table, guidance, love and support. Even though I am ungrateful towards them at times, right now I'm very happy to have them. For the chance to take the time to figure life out even if it is a slow process.

I may not have all of the answers. Solutions for everything. However these three things are a strong foundation and I am sure the rest will follow.

Women

god described his creation of woman to an angel:

she must be washable but not made of plastic she must have 200 moving parts which all must be replaceable

she must function on all kinds of foods

she must be able to embrace several kids at the same time

she must give a hug that can heal anything from a bruised knee to a broken heart, all with only two hands

she must cure herself when sick & she can work 18 hours a day

she must be soft, but made strong - you can't imagine what she can endure & overcome

she must be able to not only think, but reason & negotiate

she must leak tears to express her grief, her doubts, her love, her lonliness, her suffering, & her pride

women have strengths that amaze men:

she can handle trouble & carry heavy burdens

she holds happiness, love, & opinions

she smiles when she feels like screaming

she sings when she feels like crying, cries when she is happy, & laughs when she is afraid

she fights for what she believes in

she stands upagainst injusticeshe doesnt take 'no' for an answer when she can see a better solution

she gives herself so her family can thriveshe takes her friend to the doctor if she is afraid

her love is unconditional

she cries when her kids are victorious

she is happy when her friends do well

she is glad when she hears of a birth or wedding

her heart is broken when a next of kin or friend dies but she finds strength to get on with her life

she knows that a kiss & a hug can heal a broken heart

there is only one thing wrong with her:

she forgets what she is worth

-Annonymous