From Bad to Good....MOOD.

I am in the WORST mood right now. I am not going to go into why I'm in a bad mood or what happened to put me in that bad mood, just know that they are pretty good reasons. I thought about writing this horrible blog post about my bad day and my bad mood...but something said that I should just count my blessings instead. So, here it goes.
I am grateful for:
*My job. I work at BYU INFO, I've been here since 2004. I really love it here. I love the people that I work with. They are my friends almost like family, well some of them anyway I don't really know the new ones yet.
*For my friend Kaitlin for helping me out today and for talking to me and for patting my back when I cried even though it was sweaty from this horrible day.
*For Becca, who was willing to walk home so she could pick me up so I could get my keys from the underbelly of the Nelke theatre so I wouldn't have to walk.
*For my best friend, Sass, who's birthday is today. She drove to see ME. All I did was buy her a doughnut, let her watch me put my contacts in, do my makeup and my hair and gave her a cd of pictures I've been promising her for the past 3 years, and it wasn't labeled and didn't come in a case and might not even work. She through ME a birthday party a few weeks ago. You can see who is the better friend. I am really grateful for her listening ear and patience and unconditional love. She knows just what I am going through right now. She is the BEST.
*My sister Amber. She is my truest best example of Christ like love. She is someone that I look up, and have my whole life. She is a superwoman, mom of three kids, part-time photographer and living in Kansas. She watches out for me and gives me advice. I love her and would be sad to not have her in my life.
*My sister Autumn. She has been a ball of sunshine in my life lately. I love her laugh, we get in sync sometimes and its crazy. People say we look alike, and that's a compliment because I think she is beautiful. She is going through a hard time right now but she is coming through it like a CHAMP!
*I love Margo. She likes to kick my face. It makes me smile. That might sound weird, but she is still in the womb. She dances when I sing to her or when we go to a movie. (just a note, I'm not the one that is pregnant...)
*For my MOM. She is just so amazing I will never be able to express how much I love her and am grateful for her. She is the most supportive person I know, and when I graduate college in a year, it will be because of my mom.
*My Dad. He is great. He takes care of me and my family. He gives me good advice and I know that he loves me. I don't know a greater man than my dad.
*Adam. He was the first boy...in my family. He has been a great kid lately. I have enjoyed the time we have spent together lately. We went camping together the other night. It was his idea. Just the 2 of us. I learned how to pee in the middle of nowhere, but thats another story for another time. He has always been very sensitive to what his family has been feeling. This is a good quality and I have been blessed by it time and again.
*Kayt, Jaylee and Lincoln: these little munchkins make me smile all of the time. I don't know what it is...they just keep me going and going and going. I think it is the crazy things they do. Kayt called me the other day to tell me she cut off her eyelashes because they were getting too long. oh geez!
*Jim. He is a great husband and father to my sister and their kids. He keeps it real.
*The Crest gas station across the street from where I live. I have recently discovered their drive through drink window. um....this might be a problem because they have the BEST syrup in their sodas in the world!
*Cam. She is one of my best friends and I am grateful for her. I've been thinking about her today and how much I miss her and wish I could see more of her. She is the funnest person to be around. She is constantly inspiring me.
*Jess. I just love her laugh and how much fun we have together. I appreciate her perspective on things. I'm lucky to have her as a friend.
*Kellie. She has such charisma. You can't help but feel better when she comes in a room. She is just so genuine and kind.
*Kelsey. She brought me back a happy hippo from italy or rome or something...for my birthday and I ate it today and it made me happy.
*Em-dog for being so reliable. She is awesome and she fills up my water bottle.
*Richard SC IV. Because I am the only woman in his life and his laugh is so loud and infectious.
*Katie. My new roommate. She listens to me freak out about everything and laughs at me, which is refreshing.
*Toilet paper, because really, who can function without it?
*Crystal. She is an example of a strong woman to me. I am grateful for her outlook on life. I am grateful that I know her and that we are friends and even though she is across the country I still feel like we are close.
*Trees. I love them. I love the green ness of them and they way the wind sounds in them.
*My new room. It is awesome and never would have come together without family and friends.
*Tucker. He is my dog.
*Prophets. I've been reading the Conference issue of the Ensign between classes and it has made all of the difference in the world!
*The scriptures. The peace that they bring to me are priceless.
*Can you bullet point this one? The Atonement. I am so grateful for this gift from the Savior. I have learned more about it recently and I feel so blessed.
*Prayer. What an amazing gift our Father has given us! The opportunity to commune with Him is such a blessing. It is a miracle.
*The Temple. I have really loved going to the temple. Especially recently. I love to be there and to feel the spirit of peace and love. It has such a renewing effect on my life.
*Pens. I just got the most amazing pen. It is a G2 thick point blue pen. LOVE IT. It makes writing so much fun.
*My car. It gets me places and makes life easier.
*Peppermint anything. I love the taste of peppermint.
*My ceiling fan and smaller fan. Can't sleep without them.
*New glasses/contacts. I can see leaves on the trees again!
*Movies. I. JUST. LOVE. MOVIES. can't get enough
*My amazing cast that I am working with right now and the whole production staff. They are patient with me and kind and teach me all kinds of things. The are such a joy to work with.
*Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Kleenex and hand sanitizer. Really? I use these things everyday. Can't live without these too!
*My mission! Western New York.

Wow. I feel like I could go on forever and I really feel a lot better. It is true what the hymn says. Count your Blessing name them one by one and you will see what the Lord has done. It is amazing what focusing on the positive can do for my mood. I do feel more optimistic and calm, I'm ready to tackle the world! ok, probably not the world but maybe statistic...