In tacking onto my previous list of things I am looking forward to, here are some more things I am thankful for:

11.  My freedom
12.  The opportunity to see a fantastic friend and her babies
13.  Different reminders that I need to be satisfied where I am
14.  My week off (both relaxing and productive)
15.  Having enough money to cover new tires, brake pads, and an oil change in my car.
16.  My awesome roommate
17.  The fact that my roommate was super excited to see me the other night after several days away.
18.  That my roommate is pushing herself beyond her comfort zone, which is an answer to prayer (I have told her so)
19.  That my sister and brother-in-law have found a really great church
20.  That catsitting for my parents has helped me to delay a trip to the grocery
21.  The opportunity to get paid and help others
22.  That I am still friends with my besties from high school
23.  That I have a lot of friends who live all over the country (road trip!)
24.  That I get to be paid to teach and learn at the same time
25.  That I could have good, deep conversations with my sister and friend
26.  Reminders that I am loved no matter what
27.  My free Burger King latte
28.  That my house has been safe from the perils of the neighborhood
29.  That I am serving right where I am
30.  That my resume is developing into something I am proud of
31. That I got to see this last night during my run




I am realizing that focusing on what makes me happy actually makes me realize that there are more things for which I am thankful.  It is really hard to be in a bad mood when there are so many awesome things for which to be thankful.