What I'm thankful for: July 31

Today I'm thankful for...

Jellybeans!

Today is Jump for Jellybeans Day. I don't know why I have to jump for them. It might be because the jellybean machine I have in my office is on a tall shelf that I can't quite reach, but how would the creators of this day have known that?

If you don't like jellybeans, then I'd like to know why. They come in a lot of flavors and are pretty low calorie, fat free snacks. Plus, I make money off of my jellybean machine when others use it. Granted, it's usually just pennies and lately it's been returning them, but it's still like getting paid to eat...

What I'm thankful for: July 30

Today I'm thankful for...

Staycations!

I have to admit that even though I love combining words, this is not one of my favorite word combinations. However, I'll allow it because of the meaning behind it! That's right ladies and gentlemen, I'm on staycation! My plans include: sleeping in, going swimming, using a birthday gift card to go shopping, dinner with friends, and, I suppose homework (had to throw something in so that people wouldn't be too jealous). So, if you see me around over the next couple of weeks, know that I'm not playing hooky from work; I'm legitimately off!

What I'm thankful for: July 29

Today I'm thankful for...

Lasagna!

For some reason, today was Narional Lasagna Day. That seems like something that should be celebrated in colder weather but since lasagna is one of my favorite foods (and coincidentally one of the few I can actually make), then I'll celebrate it when someone else has determined it should be celebrated!

What I'm thankful for: July 28

Today I'm thankful for...

Pillows!

Pillows are what makes a bed seem more like a bed as opposed to a surface with blankets and sheets. Even prisoners get pillows, which proves that they're a basic human right...or something like that...

What I'm thankful for: July 27

Today I'm thankful for...

The Olympics!

I LOVE the Olympics, both summer and winter games. I love the competition, the back stories (thank you, Bob Costas!), the athleticism, and the patriotism they seem to inspire. I'm so excited about opening ceremonies tonight! Let's go Team USA!!

What are your favorite Olympic events? Mine are swimming and gymnastics in the summer and skating and snowboarding in the winter, but I'll watch just about any of the events- that's how I found out what the biathlon was!

What I'm thankful for: July 26

Today I'm thankful for...

Fingernail files!

My fingernails are fickle. Sometimes they'll grow long and look pretty, and I'll think that I have the best fingernails in the world (yes, that's how my brain works...). Then, without warning, one will suddenly decide to jump ship and break. It's usually not even a clean break either; it's usually one that requires a little repair work on my end. Thankfully, nail files always help me out in that situation. I can get it fixed back up in no time flat. I keep nail files in lots of various places- my office, Will's truck, two different spots in my bathroom- but for some reason I don't have one in my car. Wow. This blog makes me realize all of my shortcomings...

What I'm thankful for: July 25

Today I'm thankful for...

Lip gloss!

This one can also cover Chapstick and its various generic brethren! I'm a little bit makeup challenged, but if I wear some tinted lip gloss, it looks like I've made a little bit of an effort. Also, I hate how my lips feel when they're dry. Blech. I had a favorite lip gloss that I don't think is made anymore (C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine in Root Beer just in case anyone is really curious), but it fell out of my pocket while I was at a restaurant, and I didn't notice until it was too late. So, for all of you lip gloss/lip stuff users, always double check that you have your stuff before you leave a restaurant!