something to smile about

i have found extreme joy in some silly things this week -things to fill the pages of my gratitude journal...

1- singing at the top of my lungs to celine dion. her songs are so dramatic. the best kind to really throw yourself into. plus i'm sick & tired of being embarrassed when i'm all alone. i'm forcing myself to come out of my shell.
2- i'm more than halfway thru New Moon. i'm trying to pace myself. i like it so much more than twilight.
3- zane started reading twilight. i never thought he would allow himself to get sucked in. i'm so amused by this.
4- we fell asleep reading on the couch together after work. probably slept for a couple hours. woke up. and went to bed. it was delicious. haven't had this much sleep in a long time.
5- i had to get some things like paper towels & window cleaner & dish soap for my boss at the store... so i took the liberty to buy all environmentally conscious items. he won't be thrilled. but i'm going to be secretly satisfied.
6- i've resisted buying anything for myself aside from essentials. just food & gas. not even chocolate! it's only been three days -but still.
7- my car has been the gift that keeps on giving. i pushed some buttons and discovered i have seat warmers & xm radio! we are thoroughly enjoying the stand-up comedy channels. tho i really wish the language was less colorful.
8- there is a slight possibility the family i nanny for will be moving to a house close enough for me to walk to for the summer. that would be amazing!
9- i discovered the yumminess of oli & vinegar on deli sandwhiches!!
10- i have leads for two different part-time jobs in my very near future -i'm so grateful for any opportunites to save more money these days=)
11- i have a sunburn, but just on one of my arms- it's from sitting in my car reading. so i have one red arm & one white arm. it looks pretty silly.
12- oh yes, & Ash helped talk me thru the killing & disposal of a giant cockroach in my house when i was all alone. we conquered fear, i wasn't very brave. but the point is, we did it.
13- when i was taking Evan & her friend Amber to school the other day, i heard Evan tell her that she needed to be 'very careful not to put her dirty feet on my seat because this was a new car & zane had just cleaned it & he would not be happy with you.' she totally had my back.=)