50 things...no. 24-50

"Happiness is a journey, not a destination. For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin- real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be a paid. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. This perspective has helped me to see there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. So treasure every moment you have and remember that time waits for no one." ~souza


"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every moment with love, grace and gratitude"
~ unknown

It's hard to believe, but today is my birthday...not just any birthday, but my 50th! I know I must sound crazy, but I love saying that. I've had a great life (not perfect, not free from troubles) but it's been wonderful and I am thankful for every single moment.

I wanted to list the rest of the "50 things that I'm thankful for"...I'm doing these all together because I didn't have pictures to go along with many of them (and I couldn't do a post without a photo or two). I hope you've enjoyed counting down (or up to) 50 with me...thanks so much for being a part of my special celebration!

24- teachers...love them!

25- caller ID...makes life so much easier

26- sunscreen

27- music, music, music

28- police officers and firefighters

29- my cell phone

30- modern conviences...microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer

31- libraries and bookstores...they make me happy

32- the navigations system in my car...I'd be lost (literally) without it!

33- organizational products...they bring me joy (I know, I'm a geek)

34- Target, Costco & Ikea...

35- Doctors & nurses...anyone in the medical profession

36- all creatures great and small

37- office supply stores & stationary supplies (love a good journal)

38- Disneyworld :)

39- friends (old friends, new friends, internet friends, friends I haven't met yet)

40- words that inspire (in case you couldn't tell, I love quotes)

41- creative artists

42- my faith

43- sunshine

44- dreams

45- memories

46- laughter & joy

47- kindness

48- my postive attitude towards life

49- a beautiful, sunny 80 degree day for my birthday

50- for being me!