Blagodarnost

That's Bulgarian for thanksgiving. Just a quick list of things for which I'm grateful:

• A septic system that flushes toilet paper. And that I don't have to use any more Joseph Smith First Vision pamphlets to do my business (it seemed so wrong to use that, but what was a missionary to do when there was no toilet paper anywhere in the country?)


• Music and the ability to carry a decent tune.


• Friends who make me laugh and cry with me (sometimes they make me cry from laughter).


• Modern day conveniences for a fertile woman.


• Family who drives me batty but loves me unconditionally.


• Mountain Dew for stressful days.


• A wood burning fireplace with plenty of wood.


• A supportive and uplifting bra. (you thought I was going to say friend, weren't you?)


• The extended version of Lord of the Rings with the cast commentary (if you haven't watched it, you are missing on some mighty humorous commentary).


• Men with their manly quirks (of course, this is coming from a single woman....).


• College basketball.


• Nice smelling candles...lots of them.


• Sleeping alone which means I can make noises and smells without embarrassment (except when I blog about it)--see previous entry.


• Healthy and pretty teeth.


• Being a Daughter of God.


• The means and ability to travel and experience the grandeur of God's creations.


• The fact that Dove and Ghiradelli dark chocolate are not against the Word of Wisdom (since I'm a chocolate snob, not just any chocolate gets my motor running).