Simple

I love that I live in a place where I can drive with the windows down

I actually love having the highway right outside my window. It's a constant hum that is perfect to fall asleep to, and it's strangely peaceful

I love the people here. I have made some truly wonderful friends, and they have rescued me when I needed it (emotionally, and physically :)

I do so enjoy being surrounded by lizards. I think they're adorable, and they always make me smile

I love my job. I cannot even begin to describe just how much, so for now I won't try

I am grateful for the use of all of my limbs. For the ability to read and write and think. For seeing in color, and the ability to dance and sing and play

I am thankful for flowers and warm socks. Mashed potatoes. New leather journals. Hot chocolate and bubble baths and black-and-white movies

I am trying to keep positive. I am keeping my chin up. I am choosing to see the light instead of the dark. But the simple fact is, things are not always light, and there are going to be times when these posts are less than happy. When I have to address my mother's cancer. When my divorce finally goes through, and I have some sort of break down. (I promise you, it WILL happen.) But until then, I choose to focus on this. These simple little things that make every day special, and make me smile. And I hope they can make you smile a little too, whoever you are.