Strength to speak up

I hate confrontation. I don't like to mad and I really don't like others to be mad at me. But, I made a goal recently to be more vocal when people do or say things that are not kind. I'm thankful I had the strength to do that today. It's really hard to communicate something like that without being mean, but I think it's important. 

Getting things done fast

I expected to spend this whole weekend helping my mom move. I was expected to be completely done with everything by 11:00 on Saturday! But I'm thankful we were done at 11:00 today. I'm thankful for some time by the pool. I'm thankful for dinner with my family and a funny movie. I'm thankful for the members of my moms ward who helped so we could get things done faster! I'm also very thankful that we didn't have to be outside working when it was 115 degrees today! We got everything done when it was just 90! 

A prayer

Today I'm thankful for a prayer. Said by my brother Chris. And it was perfect. 

Aaron and Jamie

I just love Aaron and Jamie. I got to spend the majority of the day with them today. We talked a lot and we laughed A LOT! I'm sure they're plenty sick of me now, but that okay. I'm thankful for the time I got to spend with them. 

Relief

This week was rough (and it's only Wednesday)! I'm leaving tomorrow to go to St. George (YAY)! But before that could happen I had endure 3 days from hell - full of frustration and meetings and an upset tummy! If I didn't have a bunch of really important meetings today, I would have called in sick. But instead I worked for 12 hours, then ran 5 miles, and then packed. I'm so thankful for the sense of relief that comes when you finish something hard. I'm thankful I don't have to ever do these last three days again! They're over! And I survived! 

Constructive criticism

I appreciate constructive criticism. I really do not appreciate straight-up criticism. But if there's something I can learn or improve on, I am thankful when someone can (kindly) let me know. I'm also thankful for other people who can accept constructive criticism. I'm working hard to develop a good relationship with my employees. It's not easy. I don't always want to be the boss. But my employees are rockstars! They take constructive criticism and run with it! I'm thankful for them every day, but today I'm specifically thankful for their open minds and their willingness to be teachable. 

Skills fit

I tried a new workout class today. It's called skills fit. It's 30 minutes and it's super intense and I really liked it. I wanted to barf and I thought I was going to die. But then it was over and after a little breather I felt great! I'm thankful for the things my body can do, even when I don't think those things are possible. I'm thankful a couple girls in my ward let me tag along with them to the class tonight.