I am a bit behind on this thankfulness project so today I will write out nine things for which I am grateful:
4. Books. I have one tall bookshelf in my room completely stocked, books on my desk, and books stacked and scattered on my nightstand. My house has so many books because my mom and I share a love for reading. My mom is a big inspiration behind why I read historical fiction. She and my dad both have great stories.
5. Classical music. I know I said music in my last post but since I was on the subject of my mom, I must also mention that she is the inspiration behind why I love and listen to classical music. At an early age all of the Krajan kids studied classical piano and for many years. When I was young and not in school I would accompany my mom as she would run errands around town. Every time we got in the van the radio was tuned to NPR and our afternoon car rides were filled with orchestral sounds. Even now when I set my Pandora to Chopin radio I immediately think of my mother and get the feels. Thanks, Mom!
6. Piano. My first instrument, my therapy, my love and for a while, my hate.
7. Swimming. Another love-hate relationship but I have come to love it more now that I am not swimming competitively. I can let my mind wander when I am in the water but it also takes control.
8. Travel. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to travel around with my family and friends, but also independently all throughout college. A missions trip to Belize, a summer vacationing in Greece and Vietnam, another summer spent teaching English in Hong Kong and exploring Cambodia, and living in China for a year? I would never take any of those experiences back. I have learned so much, met so many amazing people and have grown from travel.
9. Coffee. I like that taste and I like that it's my job currently. I like the idea and the act of drinking it and I like making it.
10. Bicycles. Running, swimming - they don't compare to the freedom of riding a bike and going 35-40 mph down a hill.
11. Math lovers and nerds. I honestly have always struggled with math but still managed to be placed in the upper-level and advanced math courses. I did those gifted after school math programs and JETS physics competitions but I hate math. I don't know. That's why I majored in a liberal arts degree - no math necessary. But I appreciate people who do love math because they make the world go round and I truly respect those who get it.
12. Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ. God the Father. I am thankful for the Trinity and for my purpose of life. I am thankful for love, beauty and grace.
4. Books. I have one tall bookshelf in my room completely stocked, books on my desk, and books stacked and scattered on my nightstand. My house has so many books because my mom and I share a love for reading. My mom is a big inspiration behind why I read historical fiction. She and my dad both have great stories.
5. Classical music. I know I said music in my last post but since I was on the subject of my mom, I must also mention that she is the inspiration behind why I love and listen to classical music. At an early age all of the Krajan kids studied classical piano and for many years. When I was young and not in school I would accompany my mom as she would run errands around town. Every time we got in the van the radio was tuned to NPR and our afternoon car rides were filled with orchestral sounds. Even now when I set my Pandora to Chopin radio I immediately think of my mother and get the feels. Thanks, Mom!
6. Piano. My first instrument, my therapy, my love and for a while, my hate.
7. Swimming. Another love-hate relationship but I have come to love it more now that I am not swimming competitively. I can let my mind wander when I am in the water but it also takes control.
8. Travel. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to travel around with my family and friends, but also independently all throughout college. A missions trip to Belize, a summer vacationing in Greece and Vietnam, another summer spent teaching English in Hong Kong and exploring Cambodia, and living in China for a year? I would never take any of those experiences back. I have learned so much, met so many amazing people and have grown from travel.
9. Coffee. I like that taste and I like that it's my job currently. I like the idea and the act of drinking it and I like making it.
10. Bicycles. Running, swimming - they don't compare to the freedom of riding a bike and going 35-40 mph down a hill.
11. Math lovers and nerds. I honestly have always struggled with math but still managed to be placed in the upper-level and advanced math courses. I did those gifted after school math programs and JETS physics competitions but I hate math. I don't know. That's why I majored in a liberal arts degree - no math necessary. But I appreciate people who do love math because they make the world go round and I truly respect those who get it.
12. Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ. God the Father. I am thankful for the Trinity and for my purpose of life. I am thankful for love, beauty and grace.
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