Last night I was joined by my middle school best friend at my birthday dinner. Tonight I am meeting up with another group of my middle school friends.
Which got me thinking: how lucky are we, that we get to keep some friends for life?
So, while I normally try to avoid trendy Facebook lists, I feel compelled to honor the things that I am truly thankful for in 2012.
1. My first period class. If I told you the makeup of this class, you would be appalled. However, these students have gelled together to push each others as learners, while also making time to quiz me/advise me on my love life daily.
2. Gramma Kinghorn. She is always up to hang out. Plus, her stories become more exaggerated each year. "I'm telling you, baby doll, your grandfather hit a MOOSE! Maybe it was a deer. No, no, definitely a moose!"
3. Crystal Light Peach Mango Green Tea. Because I'm not really into the taste of water. And this stuff is addictive. But at least I'm hydrated, right?
4. The Mill Levy of Aurora was approved by the voters. My school district can now use this money to give me a raise for the first time in 3 years. Thank God!
5. Over 300 days of sun a year! I am not a winter girl. I hate, hate, hate being cold. I am so grateful that even during the winter, the sun shines and everyone goes outside to play!
6. Sunday morning FaceTime conversations with Alyssa. Thank you Apple for inventing a way for me to re-cap/over-analyze the previous night's gossip with my best friend without having to leave my bed.
7. Bear Broyles. My heart.
8. The freedom to say, believe and act as I see fit. There are so many people of the world without the freedom or opportunity to be who they dream to be. I am so thankful for my freedom.
9. Second chances. I am thankful of the opportunities to start anew and rediscover myself. This year, I will reintroduce myself to Saint John's Cathedral. It's time to make you a weekly home.
10. The BroylesDaigleKinghorn family. Always there. Always willing to listen and entertain. My foundation.
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