Keys to My Sanity

10. A Working Vehicle

I am so grateful to have a car that I can depend on to get from

point A to point B without a shadow of a doubt. At times I

find myself taking having a reliable car for granted.

But I am definitely trying to get better at that.

*Insert photo of my lovely Toyota Corolla here*

11. Pancakes

They are ever so delicious and I am always in the mood for

those fluffy discs of goodness.

On occasion I enjoy throwing on a bit of peanut butter

along with syrup on those puppies.

Tasty-licious!

12. My Mac

I feel so grateful, lucky and fortunate to have an Apple laptop.

I received it as a high school graduation gift from my dad and

I absolutely love it! This is definitely something that has made

doing homework and taking notes in class a lot easier.

I am in love with this thing and I am eternally grateful.

Word to the wise: PC or Mac?

ALWAYS PICK MAC

every time...

So what is happening as of late?

Mark and I recently joined teams for an intramural basketball league at the U.

I had my first game tonight and both of us WON!...but I didn't play so hot

Oh well, what can ya do? I haven't played in a competitive setting in a few years other than pick up ball at the Rec Center, so I am a tid bit rusty when it comes to an intense game situation. I'll get back into it and play next better on Wednesday though :]

Man, but I gotta say, I felt so much anxiety before the game started. I think I was just nervous, so the ball felt foreign in my hands for the first few minutes. Which caused my shot arc to be a little low and I was short every time (except for my one basket). I just let my mind get the best of me. I have to just stay positive! I know this game and I know I can play!

I'm coming out of blogging retirement....again.
I'm like the Michael Jordan or Brett Favre of the blog world.

I just want to warn you all that this blog topic is completely unoriginal and I am sure you'll see it somewhere else.
But is there ever really a limit to how much you are thankful for or how many people display their thanks? No sir!

I would like to do 30 Blogs of Thanks, but I am behind. Story of my life.
I'll go ahead and do nine today and a blog a day until Thanksgiving!

1. Marky Mark

best friend. fiancé. cooking partner. workout buddy.

source of laughter. supporter. teacher. partner in crime.

I guess you could say I love this guy.

2. Salt Lake City

I was born and raised here. I grew up hearing other people talk about

how they hated living here and that they were going to move to California.

I just want to ask them, "Have you ever really looked outside?"

I mean really, how many people have access to this kind of view?

I love my home.

3. Basketball

Without basketball, there is no doubt in my mind that I wouldn't

have started developing a relationship with Mark.

It is something that has brought me joy, physical pain, excitement,

team camaraderie, frustration, tears(happy and sad ones), happiness, bruises, learning experiences, and feelings of success.

It is absolutely the best. I miss it!

4. Sweets

I'm not talking Sour Patch Kids(though tasty in their own way).

I am thinking more along the lines of chocolate, peanut butter, smores, ice cream, cake, brownies, etc.

5. Hot Chocolate On A Winter Day

No, this doesn't go under the sweets section. This is totally different.

Imagine your toes freezing because of snow soaked shoes and socks.

Your hands ice cold from that snowball you knew you shouldn't have made

but throwing it at your friend made your icy hands totally worth it.

The cold wind sending shivers down your body as you make the treacherous journey to your car, which is also a bit frigid.

THEN you grab a cup of hot chocolate and feel the heat radiating

from the mug warm your hands and the rest of you body with each gulp.

Not to mention your tastebuds approve of this decision. Trust me.

6. U of U

I am so grateful for the opportunity to further my education

at a credible university. Many people will not have this chance, so I feel very lucky.

7. Exercise

The fact I have an able body that is capable of getting stronger and

healthier by lifting weights and running is amazing.

A healthy body will never go out of style.

It is something to be proud of.

8. My Best Friend

Yo, Tmac. We are quite a pair.

Oh the adventures we have. Thank you for always being there for me!

Who else do I have to talk about boys with, have Alberton's and Park City adventures with, leave a 5 gallon Geyser water in the car for years, and just be strange with?