31 Days To Be Thankful - Day 10

Oct 10th: A Place To Call Home

I'm reminded nearly everyday as I walk into work that there are people out there who are homeless and spend their days on the streets and if they're lucky, spend their nights in a shelter.

I am very fortunate that I have a place I call home to retire to every night. A place where I will always find food, a place where I will always stay safe, and a place where there will always be a warm cozy bed at night for me to sleep in. It's an easy thing to take for granted, but today I am taking a time out to be grateful for my home.

31 Days To Be Thankful - Day 9

Oct 9th: Debt Free

Friday I submitted my last payment for my computer. Although I was not being charged interest, it still feels pretty great to have it paid in full.

New Jam

I've been in a bit of a musical rut and going through one of those times where I seem to skip over the majority of songs on my iPod. I came across this new Willow Smith song featuring one of my favorites, Nicki Minaj, while perusing the music blogosphere today. And I'm not embarrassed to say I'm a pretty big fan.

No video out for it yet, but you can listen to it here.

31 Days To Be Thankful - Day 8

Oct 8th: Changing of Seasons

I know I've already mentioned my thankfulness for the nice weather we've been having, but I have to mention how much I appreciate the changing of seasons. Living in Iowa grants me the gift to experience these changes. Jake and I went to Ledges State Park this past weekend and hiked a couple different trails. We were surrounded by hundreds of big trees, with their leaves in vibrant red and yellow hues, complimented by the warm sunshine. It was a beautiful sight.

31 Days To Be Thankful - Day 7

Oct 7th: A Good Deal

Thanks to a tip from J-Rod, I scored this great eye shadow palette from Urban Decay for $13 (normally $34)

31 Days To Be Thankful - Day 6

Oct 6th: My Health

My health is yet another thing I know I take for granted. I wake up most mornings feeling good and am thankful that my health doesn't hold me back or place limits on what I can do.

31 Days To Be Thankful - Day 5

Oct 5th: Nice Weather

80 degrees in October! I'll take that any day. Windows down in the car, windows open at home, leaves changing color, sun shining, a nice evening walk with my roomie - it's hard to find things to complain about on a day like today.