Blessed.

1. A house that is quiet, where solitude is truly enjoyed.
2. Christmas trees that are all decorated and lit up.
3. Sipping the perfect cup of coffee by the Christmas tree.
4. Sleeping animals curled up next to me on the couch.
5. Delicious Christmas baking.
6. New jobs.
7. Warm blankets to snuggle under when the wind is blowing and it's cold outside.
8. Transformation.
9. Distant friends who, with time, become less distant.
10. Evening walks with the dog where all that is heard is the crunching of the snow beneath my boots. 
11. Radio stations that actually play Christmas songs.
12. Cafe mistos that can be made from home instead of paying $3.00 at Starbucks, but taste just as good.
13. Finances that make ends meet each month.
14. Christmas brunches with yummy food and good conversation.
15. Hearing an incredible woman speak about what it looks like to truly forgive and to notice the fingerprints of God through tragedy.
16. Spending time learning from my Grandma.
17. Pizza suppers that just hit the spot after a long day.
18. Spontaneous skype dates with friends from afar that fill you with joy and that make the distance seem not so bad and a lot less lonely.
19.Listening to the joy and the laughter of little children during POD class.
20. Crossword puzzles and naps on a Saturday afternoon.