Thankful on Thursday

1. A wonderful husband that lets me travel for work...

2. ...and welcomes me home lovingly

3. A job that I enjoy

4. Online conversations with friends about why we're friends

5. Colorado

6. Getting to see Aja 3 times in 6 months!

7. Warm weather

8. Direct flights

9. the Kindle app on my iPad

10. cute shoes with palm trees

It's been awhile

Great, now I've got the song in my head.

I finished my class last week. Well, at least attending my class, now I have a ton of work to get done by Friday. I'm praying that my computer acts ok until them, I've been having issues with it but want to get through this class and the conference before I take it in. I'm happy to have my iPad just in case in Denver just hoping it doesn't come down to that.

I leave for Denver on Thursday. I always feel bad leaving Dan behind but promised him that next year he can come to San Fran with me. I'll know then to book far enough in advance that I can get my own room then we'll just have to pay for his airfare.

I'm really looking forward to this trip...to getting away. Mostly because I get to see Aja. Also because I'll get to meet great people at the conference, eat great food and have some unforgettable experiences. :) Plus, when I come home I have this darn thesis to work on. Must finish three chapters this summer!

I Will Carry You

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. Some of you say, “Joy is greater than sorrow,” and others say, “Nay, sorrow is the greater.” But I say unto you, they are inseparable. Together they come, and when one sits alone with you at your board, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed. Verily you are suspended like scales between your sorrow and your joy. —Kahlil Gibran

I read I Will Carry You by Angie Smith over the weekend. Great read. Helped my heart, my soul, and my faith. Will definitely read again, probably after my class is finished and would recommend to everyone - especially those dealing with loss.

Love like crazy

I love the words to the song "Love Like Crazy" by Lee Brice, especially the chorus:

Be a best friend, tell the truth, and overuse I love you
Go to work, do your best, don't outsmart your common sense
Never let your prayin' knees get lazy
And love like crazy

And try to remember them whenever I'm having a rough day. :)

Confused, sad, and really sad. Also really wanting to pity myself. Tonight sucks.