I Am Grateful 6/6/2014

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Things I am grateful for...

• Having Sue to talk to about Teen Wolf sans the wank that seems to permeate the fandom at every turn.
• My mom, who bought me some new boots, a new tea kettle, and paid the replacement fee on my library card. She is seriously the best.
• My tumblr friends, who have been great people for me to talk to, which has actually helped some of my social anxiety. Because my social anxiety even extends to talking to people on the internet. It's something I am working on.
• My grandfather for helping me pay for school, and being so supportive. I am two classes away from my degree and I am so excited.
• The warmer weather. It's still being broken up by chilly days, but it's here and I love it.
• Chamomile tea, which helps me sleep at night. I don't know what I would do without it.

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I Am Grateful 5/2/2014

I am a terrible blogger these days, I know, I apologize. I wish I could tell you all I'm going to be better about it from here on out, but I have no idea if that's true or not. For now, a list of things I'm grateful for lately.

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• The never-ending support and love of my best friend. She puts up with my excessive fangirling, my ceaseless anxiety, and my nervous breakdowns. She lets me stay at her house for full weeks and eat her food and curl up under her blankets. Also for encouraging my writing, giving me feedback, and helping me flesh out my ideas.
• The wonderful people I've met online, through blogging and through tumblr, who send me love and are patient with me when I don't always respond to their messages immediately. I'm trying so hard to be more sociable and it means the world to me that there are people who are willing to put up with me in the meantime.
• My mom for making me go to the doctor's and for bringing my medication to me so that I can work on getting better and being happier.
• The warm air and sunshine currently coming through my window and the little flowers popping up in the yard. 

What are you grateful for lately?

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I Am Grateful 3/29/2014

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Today I am grateful for...

• Having a wonderfully generous and loving mother who always supports me -I don't know what I would do without her.
• My amazing best friend who is a constant source of strength and inspiration for me. She is always fueling my creative mind, making me laugh, and listening when I need someone to talk to. 
• Hot mugs of tea. Especially since I got this new mug in the mail recently.
• Good ska music that I can skank around my kitchen to while cooking.
• The weather finally warming up, It's been getting into the high 50s lately and the winds and rain have been warm instead of freezing. It's about time spring make an appearance.

What are you grateful for recently?

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I Am Grateful 3/1/14

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I haven't done one of these posts in awhile and I am definitely overdue for one. I have a lot to be grateful for, even if my life is a bit of a mess.

• The love and support of my grandfather who takes care of me when I need someone to lean on while I learn to walk on my own again.
• Long conversations about anything and everything with my best friend. We talk every day and she keeps me inspired and strong.
• Quiet roads to go jogging on and enjoy the fresh air.
• Books to get lost in. I would fall apart without good literature to fall into on a regular basis. 
• Hot coffee on cold mornings. I am always so thankful to have coffee in my life honestly. It's an instant pick me up.

What are you grateful for lately?

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I Am Grateful 11/11/13

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It's been awhile since I've made one of these posts and I feel kind of bad about that because I fully believe that we should take the time to reflect on what we have and be grateful for it. So, here are some of the things I'm grateful for right now...

•  Books. I have been reading so much and I am beyond grateful for all the books I have at my disposal.
• Nanowrimo -it gives me an extra boost of motivation to get my writing done and I really appreciate that. I love to write, but having a deadline is a nice little push to get my butt into gear.
• Patience. Specifically my boyfriend's patience with me as I muddle through my emotions on a daily basis.
• Hot beverages. They warm my hands and my insides and make me feel a little bit better at the decreasing temperature outside.

What are you guys grateful for lately? I'd love to know.

Manda Rave

WHOA

Today I broke 50,000 pageviews for this blog. I repeat, WHOA.

That is so incredible, I am so grateful for everyone who takes the time to stop in here and share this piece of the internet with me. I love you all xoxo

Manda Rave

P.S. Do you guys like Merlin? I love that show, I wish it wasn't over.

I Am Grateful 8/29

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Another week home alone, spending the afternoons at my grandfathers shredding old tax files, and the rest of the time trying to keep busy in my apartment. I did go for a walk a few days back but the humidity has come back with a vengeance, making outdoor activities unbearable. Plus it looks like it's going to rain again. Definitely no fun. But I did dye my hair (blond, of course, I just wanted to lighten it) and done a lot of reading, which always serves to cheer me up.

This week I am grateful for...

Vegetarian sushi -avocado rolls are just sooo delicious.

Waking up with Eli curled up against my legs.

Having an audiobook on my Nook to listen to while paper shredding.

The love and support of so many beautiful, caring souls, online and off.

The generosity of my grandfather for letting me work for him.

Books that I can get utterly lost inside.

What are you grateful for this week? I'd love for you to share.

Manda Rave

I Am Grateful 8/8/13

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Today I am missing my boyfriend (who is away for a couple of days) and am trying to keep busy in the meantime. I've been cleaning, writing blog posts for the next week or so, catching up on some other blogs, making jewelry, and reading. I don't like having him gone over night. But to cheer myself up and lighten my heart I thought today would be a great day to list some things I'm currently grateful for.

Waking up next to Eli laying on my legs and keeping me company while I sleep.

Chai tea with coconut milk.

Shelves filled with books that can whisk me away at anytime.

Upbeat music to keep me motivated and optimistic.

The unconditional love of the few family members I am close to.

Things are not always easy for me and sometimes I am an absolute wreck. But I have things in my life that I am truly grateful for. There is so much love around me. For that I am so so thankful.

What are you grateful for today?

Manda Rave

I Am Grateful 7/8/2013

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Today I am grateful for so much. Yesterday I had a rough day, fighting with body image issues and anxiety. But today is better, by far. My soul feels a bit lighter and I am smiling.

I am giving thanks for...

Time to cuddle with my boyfriend in the morning.

The opportunity that was given to me to win a pair of bandlettes on Kaelah's blog.

The love and support of one of my best friends.

The feeling of holding a pen in my hand.

Getting to see my mom so often, especially after living far away for awhile.

What are you grateful for today?

Manda Rave

My heart is filled with gratitude.

Well, I realized I totally spaced and never made my normal Tuesday Teatime post for the day -oops. But that's okay, because instead I want to take the time to thank a very lovely lady for her amazing kindness and thoughtfulness. 

I have not known Hollie for very long but I can honestly say she is one of the sweetest people I have ever met and I am so happy that the blogging world has allowed me to connect with her. And I was blown away today when I opened a lovely little box that arrived at my door today to find so many wonderful things from this fantastic woman.

Hollie, this salve is so divine, it smells great and feels fantastic on my skin! And I cannot wait to try all these different teas and the bath salt. Healing, soothing, stress relief, focus -all the things I have needed help with lately you managed to find little remedies for and put in a box. I am blown away by how thoughtful this was. And I love the little pictures, they are going up on the wall soon so that I can look at them all the time.

If you don't follow Hollie's blog, In a Little Greenhouse, then you definitely should be. She is an absolute gem of a person!

Manda Rave

I Am Grateful 5/16

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Today has been better than yesterday. I slept in a little later than I wanted to but I woke up in a better mood.  Plus the sun has been out all day and it has gone back up to the 70s instead of the 50s like the last few days. Warm weather and sunshine does wonders for my mental state. Unfortunately, my boyfriend is not feeling well today though. I hope that he does soon so that we can both feel good on these beautiful spring days.

To try to kick my depressive mood in the butt I decided that today would be a good day to take the time to type out the things I am grateful for lately. When I hit a bump in my mental stability I tend to forget to be thankful for all that I have. I am trying to fix that.

Lately I am grateful for...

+Lovely blogger friends: Lottie, Angie, Hollie, & Megan -you are all so wonderful and I'm so glad to have met you. I wish we all lived close by so that we could gather for tea and craft pow wow.

+Chamomile tea, it's the only way I have been able to fall asleep lately.

+The Vampire Diaries. Sounds silly I know, but watching it helps me forget about being upset.

+My No Doubt Pandora station. Nothing like No Doubt, Sugar Ray, and The Cranberries to put a smile on your face.

Today has been a very productive day for me. I cleaned a good portion of the apartment -cleaned floors, vacuumed, washed dishes, cleaned the bathtub, emptied the trash, etc. I feel good about it. I also did my workout, poked around the jobosphere looking for some writing gigs, and have studied some of my Spanish. And the day isn't even over yet!

What are you grateful for lately?

Manda Rave

I Am Grateful 4/25

Today I am giving thanks for...

A loving boyfriend who always supports me.

A full work station filled with beads and other fun stuff.

Fresh strawberries.

Warm weather and sunshine.

Story ideas popping into my head.

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I Am Grateful 3/14

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I have been battling with my anxiety a lot lately, but I am determined not to let negative thinking win out. So I am taking stock and being grateful for things I have in my life.

Today I am grateful for...

My cat sleeping at the foot of the bed.

Having the love of my life to hold me at night.

Fruit smoothies.

Hooping in the living room.

Really good books.

The lovely readers I have for my blog.

Just thinking about all those things makes me feel better. And with the sun being out so much after almost a week straight of rain, my heart is a little bit lighter.

What are you grateful for today?

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I Am Grateful 2/3/2013

I mentioned before that I have been feeling a bit out of sorts. To help combat that feeling I wanted to take some time and think about the things in my life I am grateful for.

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I Am Grateful For...

♥>Having Eli with me again.

♥Nights cuddled up next the person I love.

♥All the support I get from my readers. 

 ♥Good, home-cooked food.

♥Small bursts of warm weather to break up the cold.

♥Yummy smelling candles.

What are you grateful for?

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I Am Grateful 12/14

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Some things I am oh-so-grateful for lately...

Hot tea on cold days.

Almost being done with school for the semester.

Incense and candles to keep my room warm and peaceful.

The most wonderful woman I know.

The most wonderful man I know.

Fuzzy socks.

Quitting my job.

Oh yeah. I quit my job. I am moving in the coming week so I kind of had to. I was going to wait until next week to do it but I honestly didn't have time for my shifts this weekend on top of all the homework I am doing. I will be finding another one once I am moved and settled in though.

What are you grateful for?

Lady Unlaced

Thankfulness

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers!

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I hope that everyone gets to eat delicious food and spend some time with their families and other loved ones! And since it is thanksgiving, I thought this would be a great day to give a list of some of the things I am grateful for recently.

Blogger & Etsy friends!

Pen & paper to ease my soul.

Cuddling with my kitty while I do homework.

Phone conversations with people I love (mom!)

The infinite possibilities and potential for the future.

What are you grateful for today?

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I Am Grateful 11/10

I have been feeling kind of down lately so I thought it would be a good idea to make a short list of the things I am grateful for lately. I don't want to lose sight of the wonderful things in life.

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Hot coffee in the morning

Good friends

Kitty cuddles

Scented candles

Warm sweaters

As I type this my cat is headbutting my leg because he wants attention. Seriously, cats are fantastic.

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I Am Grateful 10/13

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Recently I am very grateful for...

+Close and supportive friends and loved ones.

+Hot mugs of tea to keep my hands warm.

+Cozy blankets and slipper socks.

+Time spent alone in reflection and meditation.

I am in a very thoughtful phase of life right now. I have spent a lot of time recently doing personal writing, tarot reading, and meditation. I have been filling my days with long baths, cuddling with Eli, talking to friends, and drinking a lot of tea. 

What are you grateful for?

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I Am Grateful 9/17

Today I am immensely grateful for a few precious things in my life.

+One lovely year with my wonderful boyfriend. We celebrated our anniversary yesterday.

+The thoughtfulness of my other half, she keeps sending me writing job listings.

+The hot coffee next to me that is making the prospect of work and class more bearable.

+My expansive and opportunity-filled future.

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I am only 22 years old. I have so much time in this world, so many opportunities to do things I love, experience new things, write my novels, publish my ideas, and spread love and good vibrations. I can go anywhere from here -I am young and free and I have so many choices. It's a beautiful feeling, knowing that I have so much available to me. 

I will not be a cashier forever. I refuse to be a cashier any longer than a year. I am  looking for alternative (writing) jobs write now. Today. Tomorrow. I will not put it off, nothing is going to just fall into my lap. I am grateful that I have the motivation to look and the support of my friends to help me look and give me encouragement.

What are you grateful for?

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I Am Grateful

I think Gratefulness will become a new theme on my blog. Making a post (or posts) about the things I am grateful for is something I have been meaning to do and I am done putting it off. I think I am going to try to make consistent posts of things I am grateful for every week or so.

If you want to get into the habit of being grateful then you should check out Marissa Moondaughter's new venture, The Grateful Project. I am not doing something this involved (it really comes down to time -I have no time for really getting into this project although I want to) but I think it's a great thing to do and Marissa is an absolute sweetheart.

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 I am grateful for...

+My wonderful boyfriend and all the love and support he gives me

+My close friends and the connections I have with them.

+Well-stocked bookcases.

+Cats, specifically my cat, Eli.

+Autumn -it's the best season really.

+Warm coffee in the morning to wake up my bones.

There's a ton more things of course, but the list will grow in time. I feel better just thinking about all this stuff. I am so happy to have it all in my life. Despite some of the awful things I've gone through, there is still so much love and beauty in my life.

What are you grateful for?

Lady Unlaced