Thankful

Hello loves. Things have been a bit slow around this blog, but I promise it won't stay that way for long.   This August I've been keeping busy by getting off my butt and working on my portfolio - expect to see some beautiful faces around here soon!  Plus I'm taking on a 30 day self portrait project which I can't wait to share with you.  Here's a quick preview.

But instead of focusing on the emptiness, I just wanted to take some time to be thankful for all things in my life.  "Some people are always grumbling that roses have thorns, I am thankful that thorns have roses." -Alphonse Karr

• My family’s health.
• Friends who have provided me with support and laughter through out the years.
• My mom’s home cooking.
• My boyfriend, who has loved me unconditionally despite my flaws.
• My car, Brenda, who has safely gotten me from point A to B for the last decade.
• The fact that I have a hot shower and warm comforter every night. It’s a simple thing, but I know there are others that are not as lucky.
• The ability to hear and experience music. Concerts on the grass.
• All those who have been a part of my life. Every single person.
• Good memories. Especially those by the sea.
• Laugh until it hurts moments.
• My camera. My iphone camera. I can’t imagine a better creative outlet than photography.
• My optimism. The ability to find beauty or humor in any situation.
• Farmers market. Fresh vegetables. Garlic, lots of it.
• Patience. Tolerance.
• Smiling.
• Sunblock.
• Baby sloth videos on Youtube.
• The fact that I have motivation, goals, and dreams.
• The hot cup of tea in the morning and the cold glass of wine at the end of the night.
• The ability to move on from failure.
• The fact that getting older means shedding insecurities along the way.
• The fact that everyday I’m taking steps to be the person I was meant to be.
• My legs and lungs. The ability to dig deep and run that extra mile.
• The ability to feel pain and sadness.
• All the life experiences that have made me the person I am now.
• Finding beauty in unexpected places.
• The way my dog Jack wags his tail when I get home.
• My happiness.
• YOUR happiness.

So that's my list.  What are you thankful for today?