It's the small things in life...

Well, Folks---It is that time of year again! Cheer is in the air, snow is blowing, holiday tunes are playing, and travel plans are being made for family gatherings. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it’s always a great time to sit back and think about the things in life that make us happy. I am VERY thankful for the “staples” in my life. My boyfriend, friends, and my family are the thread that keeps me stitched tight and without them, I would surely unravel. This year we welcomed two adorable nephews and a beautiful niece to our family too! I am truly lucky to have love and friendship from the best people a girl could ask for. I am also grateful for my job, my car, and my home that I share with my handsome man, Andrew.

 

There are also many small bonuses in life that make me happy that I thought I would give credit to as well.

 

So, here it goes…..

 

My Chi straightener--- esp on a humid day

Pimento Cheese Sandos (newly discovered)

Modest Mouse and my girl, Brit-Brit

Nude Nail polish, looks good even when chipped 

Air fresheners…I work in a middle school

Baked beans (air freshener is handy here too)

Pandora... Even with commercials, still my Prius-PIC

Clover, my kitty-cat

Clover again. He gets double, maybe triple... but then it's awkward "Cat Lady"

Oh, what the heck--- Clover. 

Michael's coupons, always a deal

Trader Joe's--- let's be honest--- Charles Shaw 

Vegetarianism, changed my life

Catahoula puppies

Pinterest (Duuuuuh!)

HGTV---one day I will actually do some of those projects

Lake Max in the Summertime…in the Winter, not so much

Wes Anderson=Brilliance 

Breakfast Foods, ESP for dinner

My iPhone and all the wonderful things it does

DVR… or else I would never watch any TV!

Fin Du Monde.... YUM

Brittney's cooking.... Mixed with the above, Heaven on Earth. 

Tax Returns! 

Mailing cards… I’m a regular Hallmark

Dark Chocolate, good on most anything

COFFEE

Post-Its---without them, I would internally combust

Harry Potter, minus Bellatrix... She’s EVIL. 

Yoga pants... And I don't do yoga

Silpada--- it's a love/hate type thing

Condiments. All of them. I. Love. Sauces. 

Houlihan's fish tacos... With like 6 said sauces

My birthday!!!!! All birthdays! But especially MINE

House plants

Bon fires at Rene’s house…when no one falls in

House Slippers

Marilyn. Enough said. 

Recycling... "Yes, even bread ties"

My Prius... Another love/hate type deal

Fresh garden tomatoes!!!

Garlic in the jar... Soooo much easier

Fast oil changes, only 1,800 miles overdue last time, SCORE! 

Cheap airline tickets… Jet Setter

Pineapple Express, just ridiculously funny 

Goodwill shopping with Tuesdae= Success Every Time

Spicy foods with Andrew

Live music at grungy places

Smelly-good hand soap for places like the above mentioned

Etsy's jewelry.... Well, everything on Etsy really

Did I mention Clover yet? :)

 

The list could go on and on… Happy Thanksgiving and Safe Travels, Everyone!