#1 Rain – it was very relaxing to have the doors open at work and being able to watch and listen to the rain. #2 My roommate, Melany – I’m grateful for her creative brain in the kitchen. She manages to come up with some of the best meals. The kitchen we share is pretty much a Chopped competition every day! #3 Driving with the windows … Continue reading Grateful – Day 14

#1 Creativity & the pursuit of creative happiness. I know you’re thinking WTF!?! I take on a lot of creative projects. I create a lot of creative projects. I fall short in a lot of creative projects. I half ass some of them and some I do well. The bottom line is I like doing them all. I don’t write over on my hockey side … Continue reading Grateful – Day 13

#1 Getting my tooth extracted. Yeah, I know, how can I be grateful for that? I’ve had this broken tooth since St Patrick’s Day weekend. It never bothered me, but it’s good to have it out. #2 Pain meds. I’ll take one and sleep like a baby tonight. Kind of stoked for 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep, even if it’s pharmaceutical induced and for one night. … Continue reading Grateful – Day 12

#1 Nick da Dawg – he’s a mess and always wants to play but that little dog brings me peace I am grateful for each and every day. #2 My dream of Australia – it is quite possible the most focus I’ve ever been on doing everything I can to make this a reality. Permanently. #3 Writing – besides music, writing is my best friend. … Continue reading Grateful – Day 11

Day 9 is all about the greatness of Sundays. #1 Lazy Sundays – I know most people dread Sundays because that means the weekend is over and the work week starts in 24 hours, but I love Sundays especially lazy Sundays where I don’t have to put pants on (read Grateful – Day 8 regarding my feelings towards pants). #2 Chinese Sundays – it’s sort … Continue reading Grateful – Day 9

#1 New hair style – I love my hairstylist, Melissa at Illuminate Salon. She absolutely rocks. Even when I lived in Detroit, I would drive all the way to NC to have her cut my hair. I’ve been with her for as long as I can remember and trust her with whatever cut and color she gives me. #2 My nieces – they are the … Continue reading Grateful – Day 8

#1 Coffee – plain. No cream. No sugar. I use to load it full of sugar and cream but one day I just stopped putting all the extra crap in it. I’m not cranky without it. I’m not better with it. Sometimes, it’s just a treat to have and sometimes it is a start to a beautiful morning. #2 Snooze button – sometimes that extra … Continue reading Grateful – Day 7

#1 Headache free, well sort of. I know that’s an odd thing to be grateful for but I have lived with headaches and migraines for as long as I can remember. I’ve taken every pill dedicated to helping headaches. I’ve even been prescribed anti-depressants for my migraines. Nothing has worked and quite frankly, I gave up shoveling money for prescription after prescription that failed to … Continue reading Grateful – Day 6

#1 – I am grateful for Geico’s Roadside Service. It was a lifesaver at 9 am in the morning when your neighbors are already at work and your roommate is vacationing. I was able to have my car jumped so I could get to an auto store for a new battery that I should have had installed in April. #2 – Omar at O’Rielly’s Auto … Continue reading Grateful – Day 5