I’ve had on my To Do List to paint our guest bedroom/My Girl Cave for months now. I’m so grateful that today I had the time and determination to finish this project!

I’ve been re-watching the first four seasons of Game of Thrones the past couple weeks in preparation for the series’ fifth season premiere.  I’m so in love with the characters, the performances, the stories, the sets, and costumes. I’m grateful for this very entertaining and engrossing television series.   

Anyone who has teenage kids knows that compliments from them are very, very rare. Alexa actually compliments me more often than I would ever expect, and without ulterior motive, I must add.  Today, she complimented me on my outfit. So I’m thankful for My Big Girl’s genuine compliments – she makes her mama feel good. ❤

As I refuse to get an overpriced student parking pass, I have to park almost half a mile from the building in which my class is held.  This affords me the opportunity to not only get my steps in for the day, but also to enjoy fresh air and the beautiful St. Edward’s University campus. 

Tonight, I’m grateful for just that – an evening walk through this lovely campus.  

Alexa and I went on an impromptu lunch date today. We were both craving Chinese food and ended up having dim sum at one of our favorite restaurants, Chinatown.  

As always, we enjoyed each other’s company and both appreciated the one-one-one time together.  I’m so thankful for such a lovely lunch with My Big Girl. 

So many things to be thankful for today:

A day off from work, Me-Time to take care of myself and run some long overdue errands, spending time with friends; and most importantly, the commemoration of Christ’s sacrifice for us. 

My gratitude today is immeasurable. 

I’m so thankful that today is the end of my four-day work week; and for an extra treat – an impromptu happy hour with my co-workers.