Things that make you say yeaah.

Every now and then I take a step back. I call it looking through the window. Of life, that is. I think I learned this from long summer days riding horses and running around barefoot with my siblings and family friends. I knew even then how content and humble I was with my life.

Now, knee deep in the beginning of my career, and a home-life with my business partner and fiance, I press my face against the glass, and steam up the window to my life. I look on and see the simple things, the things I love...

*Waking up with more than one cat curled in a ball next to me, with their paw stretched out just faintly touching some part of my skin.

*Grabbing a french-pressed cup of coffee in the morning and sitting on the couch with my laptop, catching up on emails and watching TV. It's my adult version of Saturday morning cartoons.

*Being an adult. I don't feel 26. My body does on days like today, when I remember why running isn't something I do often, but my mind sure doesn't feel 26. I feel like a kid who just learned to ride a bike. 

*The way cooking dinner at home, on a weeknight, with Justin feels like the best present anyone could give.

*Having girlfriends who come when they're invited, call when they need something, bring food and leave leftovers, and who don't laugh at me when I'm vulnerable.

*And having a brother who is a Soldier, so I can appreciate everything I'm given, and everything I work for, so much more!

Happy Sunday!! Be grateful!