oh to rejoice...

today is kind of a ho-hum sort of day.
not really sure why...
just feeling kind of "blah".
perhaps it is the approaching holiday
and the thought of being away from home
that is making me a little sad..
or maybe it's just because i'm tired...
tired of writing papers
and sharing a room
and having no where to go when i just feel like crying...
but, i was reminded by a good friend
that i should rejoice regardless of how i feel.
rejoice even though i don't feel like it.
so, here is a list of things that i am thankful for today--
(tis the season)

--i am thankful for matthew chapter 12 and oatmeal with raisins
--i am thankful for people who speak with accents
--i am thankful for wool socks and corduroy pants
--i am thankful for lunch and conversation with a good friend
--i am thankful for napping to the sounds of guitars and sweet voices
--i am thankful for landscapers who keep this place looking legit
--i am thankful for tom mauch and the beautiful way he describes marriage
--i am thankful for girls to walk across the street with me
--i am thankful for the beautiful clouds we had today
--i am thankful for the coffee shop's new set-up
--i am thankful for a free latte
--i am thankful for a study buddy
--i am thankful for the sharing of testimonies
--i am thankful for the ring i'm wearing that reminds me of my sister
--i am thankful for the costa rica meeting that's happening later
--i am thankful for a place to spend thanksgiving
--i am thankful that i am loved and forgiven by my Savior

and now--i feel much better.