I’m grateful to have gotten through this 30 day project. I had never done one before and it really made me take a step back from the stresses of daily life and focus on being creative. I’m grateful to have gotten out the holiday decorations and can’t wait to put them all up with Cory this weekend. I’m ready to enjoy this first Christmas living with Cory; my first Christmas away from my childhood home. I’m grateful that we get to start making our own traditions.
Cory, I’m grateful for you, my sweetheart, partner in life, and best friend. You were born 25 years ago today and I am so happy to have been able to celebrate your last 5 birthdays, together. I’m grateful for your sensitive, romantic soul. I’m grateful that you are always ready and willing to go out and take pictures with me. I’m grateful for your infectious laugh. I’m grateful that there is no place you would rather be than at home, snuggling in bed, watching a movie with me. I’m grateful that we get to live under the same roof. I’m grateful that you are tackling your dreams head-on. I’m grateful to have you as my number one fan. I’m grateful for all that you taught…
I’m grateful for Sarai of Colette Patterns for letting me live out one of my childhood dreams. When I was growing up, I used to dream of someday wearing couture and gracing the cover of Vogue. But, when I stopped growing at 5′ 4″ and developed hips, I knew that was a dream that just wasn’t going to happen. Despite my shortcomings, I have been given some amazing opportunities and I am so very grateful for that. You can get your copy on Amazon and right off the shelves at Powell’s. Here are a few of me on the inside of the book. And I have to give a shout out to Lisa for making me look beautiful! And Chelsea for the lovely styling! …
I’m grateful that last night after Cory’s birthday dinner downtown, the skies were crystal clear after nearly a week of rain and we were able to take a walk, hand in hand, to see the gorgeous tree in Pioneer Courthouse Square.
I’m grateful to have this little device that helps guide me. I am pretty horrible when it comes to directions (I’m really have more of a landmark/visual memory, not a street name memory) so when my dad gave me this GPS it really lessened my anxiety.
I’m grateful that instead of getting up at 4am and standing in line for Black Friday, we had a Muppet Friday instead. Cory and I went and saw the new “Muppet Movie” this morning and then later this evening, after dinner, we snuggled up in bed and watched “The Muppet Christmas Carol.” I’m grateful that the world that Jim Henson created is still thriving.
I’m grateful that Thanksgiving is finally here, that I got to sleep in with my sweetie and make breakfast for him, and that I get to eat a lot of delicious food and talk about Christmas plans with my family later today. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope you get to spend it with people you love.
I’m grateful that Cory and I got to see Rachael Yamagata perform today with Mike Viola. Go listen to “Starlight” right now! I was blown away with how powerful her voice is and at her laid back sense of humor. She is playing at the Doug Fir Lounge tonight with Mike as her opener, so go see them if you can! Cory’s brother Casy won tickets to go see her and gave them to us for Cory’s birthday. It was a great way to start our 5 day holiday weekend (it also happens to be Cory’s birthday weekend too)!
I’m grateful for the chill in the air that gives me a reason to bundle up in my favorite long, comfy scarf. I’m grateful to have stumbled across a few stubborn trees in the city who are still clinging to their colorful leaves.
Straight away let me warn you that this post is picture heavy, but Cory and I had a lot of fun at our impromptu photo shoot this weekend. I also got an extremely early Christmas gift: VSCO Film (thanks babe!). They are lovely and I have been experimenting with them like a mad woman all weekend. There is a lot to be grateful for today. I’m grateful to have crossed a few things off “The List.” I’m grateful to be a redhead once again. Don’t get me wrong, I really loved my stint as a blonde but I’m seeing a new naturopath and he prefers me not to bleach my hair anymore and use henna instead. I’m really committed to my health and the plan he has developed…
I’m grateful for lazy Sundays. I’m grateful to have breakfast in bed with my sweetheart and show him “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” for the first time. I’m grateful for knee socks and warm blankets. I’m grateful to have heard today from my dear friend that she got engaged last night.
I’m grateful that I get to wake up every morning next to him. I’m grateful that we finally get to call the same place home. I’m grateful that we get to sleep in together today because we haven’t had a day together, just the two of us, in far too long.
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