Gratitude is good for the soul

I've been way too negative and depressed as of late, so here's a post about 15 things that have brought me joy in the past few days.

I'm grateful for:

1. The little apartment I live in. Cuz hey, it's a place to live, and it's kinda cute. Sorta.

2. My roommates. Seriously, I could've been given whack job roommates. I mean, we don't get along 100% of the time, but we get along pretty well and I'm sooo grateful for that.

3. Technology. (Que Kip singing his technology song. Napolean Dynamite, my friends) Because seriously, if it weren't for technology, what would I do? I'm able to skype with my family, and the people that I love most. Or I can facetime with my family on Sundays. Or I can call my mom when I'm having a bad day.

4. Bonnie. Hands down, one of the best people in my life right now. She's just the right mix of sweet and motherly. She keeps me in check, but supports me.

5. My job. I know I complain about it a lot, but I really am very grateful for it.

6. Fuzzy blankets. How else am I supposed to stay warm?

7. My dog. Despite what some people say, dogs are incredibly loyal(Shut up, Austin). I've been away from my dog for about 4 months now, and he still goes and sits outside my bedroom door and waits for me. Seriously so blessed.

8. My family. My family seems to have some intuitive knowledge of just when I need them. I'll be having a bad day and then my mom or one of my siblings will call me, or my dad will send me a picture of one of my little siblings snuggling with my dog. I'll come home from a horrid day at work and there will be a package from my family full of pictures and letters from my siblings, gift cards, candy, and food. Or my mom will send me letters with talks from general conference that 100% apply to my life and what I need to hear. I'm so grateful for that.

9. Postal Service. I mean, I might as well mention this. Because the mail man makes me a happy camper quite often.

10. Pandora. Because sometimes I need technology to tell me what I want.

11. Jamba Juice. Because sometimes I need a quick trip out of the apartment with my roommate to lift my spirits.

12. The gospel. Not to be super mormony, but this is what keeps me going.

13. Snap chat. Like, not to mention this right after I mention the gospel, but I have very many memories because of snap chatting and they're funny and all that so I'm mentioning it. No judging.

14. Nice ladies at the gym. This one doesn't need a lot of explanation, at least not here. Just know that it's a funny story.

15. Socks.