Cause everything is never as it seems

It's a Saturday night. I'm home alone watching 'This Is It' (which is turning out to be nothing like I expected but still enjoyable). I've just painted my toes. I chose for this night to be this way. And I'm glad I did because I'm happy being me. And more importantly, I'm grateful to be me.

We've all heard that when it rains, it pours. As I live life more, I think there's some truth to that, this week as a wretchedly perfect example. But rainy weeks have taught me something more- there's always rays of sunshine that peer through the clouds to let you know that eventually, the sun will shine. I know that's a cheesy metaphor, but it's true and I'm incredibly grateful. Instead of tallying up all the bad things of this week, I want to share the good things because they make life worth living and let me know that life is beautiful.

So here's a list of what makes life great:

- Missionary work and Jane Holbein.
- love
- The temple, which has the power to make sure my family will always be together, even if death separates us for a little while.
- apples
- my cell phone because I can call home or those who love me dearly
- Canadians :)
- my parents because they're incredible examples of everything I want to develop in myself
- Yozone
- the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics
- the beauty of other cultures
- chocolatey milk
- friends who care about me, listen to me and help me when I can't help myself
- jewelry
- dancing
- warmer weather and the guest appearance of the sun
- blankets ;)
- the ability I have to run, to exercise and to be active
- music/my ipod
- the scriptures and the peace they bring
- lula/skype/msn
- a place to live, even if it falls apart more often than it stays together
- sleeping in
- happy stories that my mom tells me because she knows I'm having a rough week
- reading and books
- things that smell good
- prayer and answers
- wendy's, the bacon deluxe burger and frostys
- febreze
- Harry Potter
- a forgiving heart and peace of mind
- disney movies

If you're reading this, feel free to share things that make your life great; I would love to hear them. And now, to watch 'Newsies' :)