Project REAL Life Tuesday ~ Week 5

Week 5 ~ live in gratitude.

I didn’t do a PRLife post last Friday b/c it was just too crazy of a week with Thanksgiving.  But that’s REAL life for ya, and it kind of worked out perfectly that I was working on putting this post about “living in gratitude” together the week of Thanksgiving.  So, without further adieu here is week 5.

Person ~ The person that makes my everyday a little better is Mom.  We are more than mother & daughter, we’re best friends.  She is so good to Autumn & I.  She loves & serves her family.  She is beautiful both inside & out.  I’m thankful we get to see each other every day.

Place ~ I am so grateful for Slovenija.  It’s one of my favorite places on Earth.  I have so many treasured memories there b/c of my mission.  I’m thankful I have been able to go back & visit a few times.  A huge part of my heart will always belong there, especially in Ljubljana & Celje.

Thing ~ This necklace is special to me b/c it’s an actual mite (as in the widow’s mite) from when Dad & Nick & Nate went to Israel & Egypt.  I love the symbolism of it & what it represents.  I also love how it looks like a compass.  It’s my favorite necklace ever!

Invention ~ Our dishwasher broke & we have had to hand wash all our dishes.  But even more than the invention of the dishwasher, I am thankful for running water & electricity.  Such incredible things that I take for granted every day.  But they’re so important.  I feel so bad for Hurricane Sandy victims that don’t have these “crucial luxuries.”  So I’m not going to complain about a broken dishwasher b/c that’s a “1st world problem.”  I’ll be more aware & thankful for water & electricity!

Health ~ I don’t exercise, so having this new Kinect w/ Just Dance 3 has been a lot of fun.  I’m able to get some exercise w/out it feeling like a chore or drudgery.  I can work on my health while having fun dancing around & enjoying myself.  Yay for technology & fun!

Skill ~ One of my skills that I’m thankful for is my ability to figure out how to use most computer programs & that I can type fast.  I am good at editing pics & blogging almost every single day.  I make it a priority b/c I think it’s so important.  I am almost up to 2,000 posts.

Memory ~ I am so thankful for this memory when Mou, Tara, Michael, Jeremy & I went to Six Flags together.  We had such a fun day & laughed & talked while waiting in line for rides.  Watching Tara tell the guys to push down on the rides so it would lock b/c her chest was too big was HILARIOUS.  Looking back at this makes me happy that we all have so much history & love & friendship between us!

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY Y’ALL!!!