My favorite daily devotion ever was an interactive task which included an exercise in randomly writing down 50 things I am thankful for. I took a stab and literally they flew out of my brain and onto my laptop at record speed. Throughout my life's recent career change of moving on to supposedly "greener pastures", it would seem I need to print this list out, reflect upon it, "check myself before I wreck myself" as Suni says and overall, thank the good Lord above for a great life I live!

50 Things I love and am thankful for in my life in no order……

1. Christianity and the comfort of God, my Savior 
2. Holy Bible 
3. Being Southern along with that slow southern slang that rolls off the tongue like sweet molasses. 
4. Diet Cokes from a fountain poured over crushed ice or even better the occasional rare treat of a Diet Coke in a old fashioned glass bottle w/ a pack of peanuts poured in it to remind me of my Granddaddy 
5. The perfect glass of sweet tea poured over crushed ice (preferably Mrs. Bohannon’s) 
6. SEC Football Saturdays and Larry Munson’s exciting voice– Go DAWGS!!!!! 
7. The comfort of having the same friends since childhood…. 
8. Hearing “I love you Aunt Nat” 
9. Having parents who love each other and who instilled Christian values in me. 
10. Having grandparents who loved each other literally until their dying day. 
11. Loyalty, Acceptance, Nostalgia, Charisma, Thrills, Trust, Honesty, Self-Awareness, Motivation, Peace of Mind, Faith, Maturity, True Forgiveness 
12. Pajamas – cute ones, satin ones, flannel ones, silk ones, cotton ones - Stripes, Dots, Leopard, Zebra 
13. The perfect cup of hot Dunkin Donuts Lite Coffee w/ Sweet n’ Low from 5th & 32nd in NYC 
14. Smelling my gardenias and knowing it was my Mom’s wedding bouquet 
15. When the restaurant bartender fixes the perfect citron vodka tonic with two limes 
16. Having people in my life who know my mood the minute I say one word on the phone. 
17. The perfect lip gloss feel and color 
18. When a friend says just the right thing I didn’t even know I needed to hear 
19. Anything Chocolate!!!!!! 
20. Country music and the way it makes me feel 
21. The thrill of winning money, no matter what amount in Vegas 
22. Concerts where I know every single song 
23. New York and how blessed I am to be able to take in the city, nice restaurants, shopping and people through my job 
24. Southern gentlemen in polos and khakis 
25. Ice cold bottled water 
26. Ice cold bottled lite beer 
27. Memories of neighbors – current and past ones 
28. Receiving surprise flowers with a thoughtful card 
29. The perfect hot shower with the perfect amount of water pressure 
30. Hearing a song on the radio which brings to mind a random fun memory 
31. No lines at Wally World or Target or the Grocery Store 
32. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all 
33. A knowing look 
34. Waking up and realizing I still have time left to sleep 
35. The unconditional love of a child or animal 
36. Seeing my hydrangeas bloom 
37. Road trips with friends 
38. Butterflies in my stomach 
39. Sunrises/Sunsets 
40. Sleeping at the beach with the windows open and hearing the water 
41. Waffles w/ butter and strawberry jelly & crispy bacon 
42. Hot baths 
43. Finishing a crossword puzzle (without cheating) 
44. My financial and personal independence 
45. The United States military and the sacrifices made daily on my behalf 
46. My ipod and the joy it brings me when traveling – I can set my mood per genre 
47. Kindness from strangers 
48. Good old fashioned manners - Please, Pardon Me, Thank you, Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am, Yes Sir and No Sir 
49. Shrimp and Grits 
50. Quotes along with all of the quote books my Mom has given me over the years and written in, especially the one titled, P.S. I Love You, with the quote underlined – “If you are going to wait for someone, wait for the Lord.”