11.28.12

Moments That You Share With Only One Other Person in the World...

Whether it be buying the same shoes together and wearing them out or a brush of the leg under the table, it's that small moment that make you smile because only you and that one other person know what's happening. You could tell someone else, but they won't understand. It won't make you smile the same way, inside and out, like you will. It's the fact that, that one single person decided to make a memory with you, right then and there in that moment, and be selfish and keep it between the two of you that matters most. The whole world doesn't need to know, the two of you are enough. :)

Two More Days. Trucking Right Along.

11.26.12

Good friends and small reminders.

Tonight was Anne's last day of work in the greater metroplex known as Bryan/College Station. Being without an excuse to say no, To celebrate, Anne decided to join PubQuiz tonight at Revolution. Being that there was myself, Anne, Brian, and Ben, we decided to form our own team. We had a freaking blast. It's really too bad that they waited until their last week to join because I thoroughly believe that they would have come in future weeks, if they weren't moving away. I love the fact that no matter what we're doing, whether it's eating french fries covered in cereal, shoe shopping, or kicking ass at trivia, we have a good time. We don't need outside sources or influences, we just are so incredibly compatible together. I'm going to miss her SO.MUCH. But I guess that just means more road trips to Louisiana now. :)

Small reminders...hmm, how to explain. I just had a late night random text from someone who, in my opinion, wronged me greatly. I know things don't always have to work out, but there's always a classy way to handle them. BUT I got a text saying that I was good person and deserved good things in life. It's nice a) to be reminded of that and b) to know that said person recognizes it too. :)

11.27.12

My job.

(and it's inherent flexibility). :)

Also, I'm trying to resolve to write at least 15 minutes a night. Hopefully, I'm going to need it real soon. :) I'll keep you posted next week, or as soon as I find out officially. I hope the suspense kills you. ;)

Thankfulness update.

11.20.12: Friends who help.
11.21.12: Good deals while shopping (I spent $45 and saved $35. Boom!) And the beautiful full Texas moon.
11.22.12: A relaxing Thanksgiving with some awesome family.
11.23.12: Not having to leave aforementioned family to go teach.
11.24.12: Wonderful women in my family.
11.25.12: Lazy Sundays. No matter how productive I plan to be, it never happens. Ever.

11.19.12 Goodnight Kisses.

That's what I'm thankful for today. No need to elaborate. :)

Being Thankful

...How Amanda is Going to Start Writing Daily...again.

I was reading this article about "10 Simple Things to Make You Happier at Home." Check out number four:

4. Start a one-line-a-day gratitude journal. Before bed, simply jot down one happy memory from that day. (If you have kids, you can ask them, "What was the best part of today?") Reflection is an important part of happiness, and pausing to reflect on a positive event from each day cultivates gratitude. (An added bonus: Later, when your memory is defunct, you will already have all of your meaningful adventures recorded!) If you have trouble getting started with journaling, consider buying a book to guide you. Simple Abundance, by Sarah Ban Breathnach, is a great one.

I've had this thought before but I always get sidetracked. And I've been seeing people's 30 Day of Thanks on facebook and have been inspired. So here we go:

Today, I am thankful for phone calls that last over an hour. I haven't been on the phone with someone  in forever in a long time. Back in high school days, most of my evenings were spent on the phone. You'd do your homework, watch TV, doodle, write notes while having a conversation with your best friend or boyfriend. It's been a really long time since I've talked to someone that long without a purpose. It was nice and definitely made me smile. :)