For what am I thankful?

I've been meaning to post a list of things for which I am thankful for a while now, but I've been pretty busy. This year, more than any other, I truly realize how much I have to be thankful for. So here's my list, but by no means does this cover it all.

1. Family. I have a wonderful family that I love so much. My mom and dad are so supportive and my brother helps me whenever I need it. I realize how lucky I am to have such a great relationship with them. I am also lucky to have an extended family with which I am close and get to see often.

2. My boyfriend. I don't post a lot about him here, but I am such a lucky girl to have found such a wonderful man. I am thankful for him and all that he brings to my life.

3. Dog. Gracie is easily the cutest dog in the whole world. She is sweet and cuddly and is great to come home to and cuddle with after a long day at school.

4. My job. Even though it sometimes makes me absolutely crazy I love my job. I feel that teaching is my purpose in life. How many people can say that they get to do what they feel they were meant do to?

5. Those are the biggies. Here's a list of some other things that brighten up my life: Sunday mornings, internet friends, UNC basketball, quiet classrooms, workdays, chapstick, fuzzy socks, books, sappy love songs, the list goes on and on.

What are you thankful for this year?

Cake Decorating

My mom and I took a cake decorating class. These are some of our creations.

Howdy Stranger

I haven't blogged in a while so I thought I'd give you the highlights of what has been going on lately. School is back in full force. This semester I'm teaching 3 composition classes. I enjoy teaching composition. Some of the classes are better than others, but all in all, they're not bad kids. The flu and a ton of other sicknesses are making their ways through the school and so far I've not been too successful at keeping away from them. So far I've had 2 colds and strep throat. All in under 10 weeks. I am currently reading Julia Childs' My Life in France and really enjoying it. I loved Julie and Julia and wanted to know more about her life. I'm hoping to get Mastering the Art of French Cooking for Christmas. (If I do, I'll keep you all updated on the progress, or lack of.) I am currently taking a cake decorating class with my mom. I'm having a lot of fun. I'm not terribly talented, but I'm enjoying eating the cake and spending time with my mom. Overall, life is good.