Day 216: Coffee with Jenn + Momma-ness

Today I learned...

...that coffee with Jenn is good in any state, in any setting - whether it be Port Authority, NYC...coffee shops near and far...Starbucks...or at my own kitchen table. 

Today I am thankful for...

...my momma being so momma-y to everyone I love. :-)

Day 215: Dreams + Recording

Today I learned...

...that my friend Jenn is even more talented than I realized. Her voice is so powerful. Her words are so creative. Her gift is so pure. She is reaching for her dreams and they are happening!

Today I am thankful for...

...being present while Jenn recorded a beautiful song for her project Eating Disorders on the Wire. I felt so proud and so touched and so honored! What a special experience!

Day 214: Parents + Reiki Gifts

Today I learned...
...that parents are always parents.

Today I am thankful for...
...my beautiful friend Jenn who gave the gift of Reiki to Rick. I watched the whole process and it was amazing and heartfelt. I am also thankful for my time with her making goofy videos and playing with twin MacBook Pros.

Day 208: Mac Love + Pasta Date

Today I learned...

...that the MacBook Pro is awesome. Like...even more awesome than I hoped. 

Today I am thankful for...

...a dinner date (with pasta) with the one and only Jenn Friedman. It's like she lives here now. I love it. I could get used to this. ;-)

Day 202: Thoughts + Coffee & Cats

Today I learned...

...that sometimes people are thinking the same thing and being on the same page, but they don't even know it because they haven't talked about it yet! :-)

Today I am thankful for...

...morning coffee time with Jenn (ahhh that first sip!) and an improvement with the health of a good friend's kitty. 

Day 201: Talent + Quality Time

Today I learned...

...that my friend Jenn is even more talented than I realized!

Today I am thankful for...

...the opportunity to have dinner, Wegmans adventures, and conversations with her.

Day 199: Chance to Understand + Frozen Yogurt Friendship

Today I learned...
...that other people can understand hard-to-understand things if you give them a chance.

Today I am thankful for...
...dinner and frozen yogurt with a friend in the oppressive heat.

Day 194: Dislike + Laughter of Friends

Today I learned...

...that driving is becoming more of a dislike than an actual fear. :-) 

Today I am thankful for...

...laughing so hard it hurt. My college friends are the best. 

Day 191: Old Friends + Long Talks

Today I learned...

...that old friends can always pick up where they left off.

Today I am thankful for...

...long conversations past my bedtime with old friends. ;-)

Day 188: Friend Time + Sleep

Today I learned...

...that a brief amount of time with a cherished friend is better than no time at all. Thank you, Jenn.

Today I am thankful for...

...sleep and lots of it.

Day 176: Known + Dinner with a Friend

Today I learned...

...that my eating disorder recovery videos are more well-known than I thought. Apparently they are watched frequently in treatment centers and residents know who I am. That is so surreal to me. And so cool.

Today I am thankful for...

...dinner at the fabulous Panera with a friend who usually makes me laugh.

Day 166: Solutions + NYC Conversations

Today I learned...
...that talking about something doesn't mean a solution arrives... it means the talking can actually BE the solution.

Today I am thankful for...
...a beautiful day of a thousand conversations with Jenn in NYC.

Day 165: Cologne + Weekend Plans

Today I learned...
...that Rick does not like the Nautica cologne he's been wearing for about a year. He is on a mission to find a new cologne he will like better.

Today I am thankful for...
...a beautiful weekend ahead of me full of friendship and family.

Day 156: Friend Adventures + GPS

Today I learned...

...that I will meet up with a friend this weekend.

Today I am thankful for...

...my brand new Garmin GPS and the hilarious conversation (by text)

with my best friend that followed its arrival. 

Day 147: Amish + My Driver

Today I learned...
...that there are more Menonites than Amish at Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse, PA. Who knew.

Today I am thankful for...
...Alicia driving us to Lancaster County because I was too afraid!

Day 144: Moscato + Alicia's Arrival

Today I learned...
...that Yellow Tail Moscato is very, very good.

Today I am thankful for...
...Alicia's safe arrival from Michigan to my doorstep!

Day 142: Libero + Decisions

Today I learned...

...that I will be a contributor to Libero Network.

Today I am thankful for...

...friends that help me make tough decisions. (Thanks, Jenn!)

Day 131: MSW + BFF

Today I learned...
...that my MSW journey is bittersweet: I am thrilled to be finished and happy about my achievements, but sad that it means the end of some wonderful, challenging times with great people.

Today I am thankful for...
...my amazing best friend coming surprising me by showing up at my hooding! I almost peed my pants and was so shocked. Having friends and family who love me and show pride in me is phenomenal. Oh...and I'm thankful for my MSW! WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Day 123: Busy + TMI Cat Info

Today I learned...
...that being busy at work is better than being bored.

Today I am thankful for...
...a friend with whom I can talk about cat vomit and litter box habits.

Day 112: Battles + Classmates

Today I learned...
...that the good guys don't always win.

Today I am thankful for...
...my wonderful and inspiring classmates- a beautiful group of people who make me smile.