Thankful.

For things I don't deserve, like a God who loves without question, who still answers prayer, and hears the cry of a generation in chaos. 

For a family that has weathered many storms, and continues to do so. 

For the seemingly small, mundane things that so often get overlooked; kind words from strangers, people letting you switch lanes in bad traffic, a smile, a hug, a handshake, a high five... that person holding the elevator, a cool breeze, the sun on your face, those weeds in your garden that turn out to be gorgeous flowers. An uplifiting note in a bathroom stall, laughter, sedentary landscapes that you can't take with you but hold in your heart forever. Moments that carry so much meaning, and maybe even give you a bit of hope.  

For friendships that hold fast in the ebb and flow and flux of life (and are down for some realtalk and, you know, feel all of the things).  

For the health that I DO have, despite the long road ahead, and the people in my life who've believed for me when I had a moment and just couldn't. 

For people who strive, in their own way, to make a difference. 

For my past; that painful and joyful journey, imparting the wisdom I need to survive the present. The more you know, right? 

For art, music, film, theater, the written word, both old and new; and for the people who strive daily to be a part of that ongoing legacy. Rock on guys.

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Sometimes you take a moment to look around, I mean REALLY look at what's right in front of you, past the bullshit and the problems and the world you've created in your own crazeball brainpan...and you can't help but feel so incredibly blessed. 

xo

On the road.

A few things I'm thankful for this week: beautiful new friends, grandparents, Greek yogurt, healing scripture, sweet words of encouragement, God's willingness to meet me where I am, cardigans, Cameo apples, and roadtrips. 

Especially that last one, because tonight The Boyfriend and I are heading to my ol' stomping grounds (he's never been)! Looking forward to a fun-filled weekend in Austin: Renegade Craft Fair and meetup with one of my absolute FAVORITE LADIES in the whole wide world! Can't wait to take a bajillion pictures (mainly with Christine and her fancy Android with Instagram...because my phone is zero bits fancy). Might even hit up Paper Source while I'm there! So excited also for my roadtrip playlist; I like epic tunes with the windows down to kick things off...but after the first hour we'll probably just end up listening to dubstep, ha! It's the bf's favorite, and he is, after all, driving. 

Happy weekend my loves! 

PS if you're in Houston, Handsome Ransom is playing at Fitz on Saturday night! It's gonna be a great show; so sad I won't be there, but come out and support them if ya can! 

Things.

Problems with resolutions. Stress. Anxiety. Uncertainty. Fear. Pain. Tears. Knowledge. Diagnosis. The steady hands and expertise of medical professionals. The love and support of family and friends. 

These are the things I'm thankful for this week, and this week especially.