my list.

See ya later, November. It was good while it lasted. Okay to be honest, it was a really great month. It's obviously the perfect time to reflect upon those things that we're thankful for. Here is my unfinished list of both large and small things:

• Of course, my family. I feel as if this one is kind of a given. They all know me and still like me :)
• Living in Salt Lake. I honestly love it and feel as if this is right where I'm supposed to be at this point in my life. Which is a very comforting thought.
• Google. Nerdy? Sure. But given the number of times throughout the day that I visit the site, I can't deny it - I'm addicted. It knows everything. Except the future. But I'm sure they're working on it.
• The nun that I usually see walking every morning on South Temple. Haven't seen her lately; maybe she bought a car. Can nuns drive cars? I think Whoopi did in Sister Act, but I'm not certain that is the best thing to reference. Maybe I'll ask Google later.
• The Hog aka my car. She's a good car. AND she's red which is definitely a plus. At some point in her life she is also going to have the capability of starting herself and warming up while I watch from the comfort of my house. All in good time, Hog. All in good time.
• The discovery of Flight of the Conchords. Props to iMatt.
• The horrible Martha Stewart. I certainly don't care for her, but I love nearly everything her designers put out there.
• Song lyrics worth reading. And those who write them.
• Email. I seriously love getting emails. Really helps my work day go by a little quicker.
• Sleeping in.
• Good books. Good music. Good movies.
• York Peppermint Patties.
• Stretching after working out. Makes it all worth it.
• My newest magazine addiction: Real Simple.
• My job. I'm sure you've all heard me vent here and there, but in the end I'm very thankful to work where I do. Our office is full of very unselfish, hardworking people who just want to make a difference. How lucky am I to be there with them? Very.
• Hot showers.
• The Grammar Girl podcast.
• The feeling of accomplishment that passes over me when I accept water instead of soda.
• Tulips. Especially red, orange, and yellow ones.
• Twinkle lights. Well, basically anything that twinkles and/or sparkles that isn't kitschy.
• The older couple that I saw yesterday. They were holding hands. Still. After all these years. I'm taking notes.
• The smell of lilacs.
• Day old banana bread. Without nuts, of course.
• Jiffy Lube. For the first time in my life I paid someone to change my oil. And guess what? They also topped off my washer fluid. What a pleasant surprise.
• Mustard. The only condiment that can bring a smile to my face anytime, anywhere.
• My wonderful friends who are so patient and understanding and sarcastic and just all around great people.
• The man on South Temple who rides his unicycle to work. While wearing a bow tie. I suppose if you're riding a unicycle to work it only makes sense to wear the bow tie, if only for theatrical purposes.
• Fonts
• Peppermint chap stick. $1 at Big Lots.
• The smell of clean laundry.
• Colors. This one may sound cheesy, but I really do. We're surrounded by gorgeous colors - it's a shame we don't always notice them.
• Pineapple. Fresh. Grilled. Mmm.
• A roommate who can't stand wrinkles and therefore irons all of my unacceptably wrinkled clothing.
• Holidays. And holiday traditions.
• The validated feeling I get when the credit card machine at the store tells me I'm approved. Thanks.
• The four huge windows at work that I get to look out of everyday. They provide a great view of the mountains.
• Art. Especially Vermeer. Oh and the sculptor Bernini.

To be continued...