Day 224: Not Caring + Lidocaine Gel Cream

Today I learned…

…that some people really don’t care.

Today I am thankful for…

…the Lidocaine gel cream that is helping Rick’s pain.

Day 219: Email + Deep Thoughts

Today I learned…

…that connecting my email accounts to my Mac Apple Mail application makes life SO much easier!

Today I am thankful for…

…a husband who appreciate the deep, inner thoughts of the world.

Day 195: Pool + Rick Time

Today I learned...

...that an inflatable pool can make my husband very happy.

Today I am thankful for...

...time with Rick after a weekend away.

Day 181: Navigator + Important Talk

Today I learned...

...that I am pretty good at being a navigator in the car. 

Today I am thankful for...

...an important talk with my hubby.

Day 170: Teamwork + Love

Today I learned...

...that teamwork is a beautiful thing.

Today I am thankful for...

...Downton Abbey, The Language of Flowers, and my cats...one on my head and one in my lap to be exact. I turned to Rick and said: "Look, your whole family is in one chair!" And he came over, kissed me, and said, "Aw, everyone I love is in one pile." :-)

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 164: Rainbow + Video Comments

Today I learned...
...that Rick chased a rainbow once...in a truck...with another guy. And they found the end of it.

Today I am thankful for...
...the very beautiful and kind comments from people on the video I posted today.

Day 162: Rick Laughs + Texting

Today I learned...
...that Rick can almost always make me laugh.

Today I am thankful for...
...texting within the workplace. :-)

Day 161: CD + Mom Love

Today I learned...
...that the love song CD Rick created for us to listen to on our drive to Maine is pretty darn cute.

Today I am thankful for...
...a mom who volunteers to visit my house regularly to take care of my kitties when we go away. 19 days until vacation! I can't wait!

Day 159: Early to Bed + Hubby TLC

Today I learned...

...that an early Saturday night is a good idea sometimes. 

Today I am thankful for...

...a husband who takes care of me, cleans for me, and looks out for me.

Day 152: Emotions + Sunshine

Today I learned...
...that my hubby is sometimes more emotional than he lets on. I thought I was the only one who got teary picking out cards at the store, but today he did too.

Today I am thankful for...
...sunshine and errands with Rick! It's the little things!

Day 145: Rick the Bartender + Hike

Today I learned...
...that Rick is an awesome bartender. He made some amazing fruit and rum concoction in a blender for Alicia and me. :-)

Today I am thankful for...
...the 5.5 mile hike of beauty I made with my friend.

Day 139: Surprises + Jewelry

Today I learned...

...that Rick is full of surprises.

Today I am thankful for...

...the beautiful graduation gift I received from Rick: a stunning necklace and matching earrings from Swarovski Crystal. 

Day 137: Perfectionism + Friday Night

Today I learned...

...that perfectionist ways can hold me back, not propel me forward.

Today I am thankful for...

...Friday night dinner and TV with Rick. The little things are the best things. 

Day 135: Hilarity + Column

Today I learned...

...that when Rick and I are both out of it, things are hilarious.

Today I am thankful for...

...finishing my column for the Lehigh Valley Woman's Journal. I am both happy that it's done and happy for the opportunity. :-)

Day 130: Downton Abbey + Dress

Today I learned...
...that Rick will watch Downton Abbey with me. Hooray!

Today I am thankful for...
...a pretty dress to wearing to my hooding tomorrow!

Day 128: Good News + Rick's Birthday

Today I learned...

...that some friends got good news and I couldn't be happier.

Today I am thankful for...

...the birth of my husband, Rick. It's his birthday and I am glad he was born.

Day 125: Fear + Park

Today I learned...
...that a lot of men don't realize that the fear women feel from street harassment (and other kinds of harassment) stems from something real.

Today I am thankful for...
...a run to a park and a walk there.

Day 121: Wednesday Nights + Running

Today I learned...
...Wednesday nights home with Rick and much better than Wednesday nights at grad school. :-)

Today I am thankful for...
...my first run in months!

Day 117: Fun with Mom + Spring Quality Time

Today I learned...
...that no matter what we are, time with my mom is fun(ny).

Today I am thankful for...
...nice weather and quality time with Rick.