Gratitude.

So Thanksgiving may be next week, but I've gotta say I've had a pretty good-no, really good-scratch that, great-fantastical week. And it's Wednesday, and that means a new Glee episode tonight to make the week even better. And I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm insanely thankful to God for everything that happened this week, and even before. So here's a sort of laundry list of what I'm thankful for right now:

Thanks God, for the autumn leaves falling from the trees-you created it all.

For the orchestra concert that went pretty fabulously Monday night.

For the meteor shower misadventure that same night.

For seeing family and having that support only they can give me.

For the coffee cheesecake that's in my fridge.(Thanks, Grandma!)

For sweet caffeine fixes and bagel sandwiches at Einstein's-and the really good service there.

For the new John Mayer album that came out yesterday.

For all the random,quirky, and plain funny things that go on during my day (like a sick classmate sounding like Batman)

For possessions we can have but don't have to chase after all the time

For that time when my roommates are sleeping and I'm awake and I can have that personal time with you.

For lessons learned, usually in bible study, outside the classroom

For great friends to share them all with, the good and bad.

For the opportunities (that I usually take for granted) to share my faith and let my light shine before people.

And really, for just being plain awesome.

For those who say that nothing can really make them this happy, well, God can, In fact He can do anything. All we have to do is give Him all control-as hard as it may be- for only He can truly satisfy our souls. And He is the ultimate source of sunshine.
If you're reading this, really think about how you've been blessed in the last week or so, and try to be a blessing to others, even if it's just smiling at everyone you see. Thanks for reading and have a great week! :)