Finally

So, even though I'm sure no one will read it, I finally decided to join the blogging world. I don't know why exactly. I guess sometimes I just want to vent or give jubilation and I don't really want to bug my husband or a friend. This way if I do those things and someone wants to share in my pain or joy, they can. However, if they don't, I'm not forcing them to.

I also find that writing things out helps me better understand my own feelings, and it can make it easier to move on (if things are bad) or keep feeling happy (if things are good). It also helps me to work through problems.

Mostly, I am by myself a lot. Sometimes I want something to do other than work and movies. We'll see how well I keep it up.

So now that I've discussed why I decided to start a blog, I figure I should write an actual entry.

Things I am Thankful For:

Over a year ago I was driving back to Utah from Colorado. I was passing a truck and I suddenly thought of the life of a trucker. They spend their whole lives in the car. They are constantly dealing with dumb drivers and bad weather. It made me grateful that I wasn't a trucker. And suddenly I realized all of the things I wouldn't have without truckers, which made realize how grateful I am that I don't have to do those sorts of things. But not in a, "Thank goodness I'm not a trucker" kind of way, but rather a "Thank goodness there are people who are willing to do that" kind of way. It made me realize that sometimes I can be sort of negative. There are so many things in this world to be grateful for, even truckers. I think we need to focus more on the great things in our lives. There are so many things.

I am grateful for truckers (obviously). I am grateful for the mountains and the ocean. I am grateful for my students and how my job doesn't feel like a job. I am grateful for animals and how happy they make me. I am grateful for friends who put up with me and know me, but still love me. I am grateful for trash collectors and the people who prepare my meat. I am grateful for this country and the numerous benefits it provides. I am grateful for my crazy sisters, even though they are just that...crazy. I am grateful for music and how it makes me feel closer to God than anything else. I am grateful for movies and how they influence my life and choices. I am grateful to be a part of the gospel. Finally, I am so grateful for my husband. I love my family and I know they love me, but they have to put up with me. Nephi doesn't, yet he is here everyday loving me and supporting me in all that I do. I am grateful that it feels so natural to love him. These are just a few of the things I am grateful for. I wish I could keep going, but I could go on and on forever.

Well, I am grateful for you! Thanks for reading my first blog post.