Day 7: I am grateful for "Genius" on iTunes

Today I am ever so grateful for "Genius" on iTunes. Today I had to make a 30min drive to another town to take a class on how to find a job. So to make the drive a little better, I decided to make a fun play list for my iPod. So I picked my favorite "car rock'n out song" which, at the moment, happens to be "Novotel" by Adam Green.

Once I had my song, all I needed to do was hit the "Genius" button and iTunes picked 24 other songs that would go well with it. Then I created a new playlist on my iPod and transfered the songs over. The playlist were perfect. I had a blast driving and I got to car-dance all the way there. The music even made traffic seem better.

But wait I am not done with my gratitude yet, once I returned home I went back on iTunes and this time I clicked on the "Genius Mixes" option. This was like my own personal radio station with just my favorite songs playing in the exact genre I wanted. So I got to rock out while I did the one thing I REALLY dislike....cleaning the bathroom.

So today, all my gratitude go to iTunes and their "Genius" option. Thank you, you made my day a little brighter.

Day 6: I am grateful for my son

I was going to save this for a day when I couldn't think about something to be grateful for but I couldn't even last a week not mentioning how grateful I am for my son. Not because I have nothing else to be grateful for but because he is such a special part of my life and I had to share.

As we cuddled in bed tonight he said "Mommy, I love you all the way to Saturn and Jupiter and back. {Pause} Mommy what are the names of the other planets?" My heart just melted. What a wonderful feeling to be loved so much. I think the closest thing to heaven on earth is the love from our children. He has been a true blessing and the love of my life since the day he was born.

Even though he grows more and more everyday he will always be the biggest thing I have ever been grateful for.

Day 5: I am grateful for Glee

Now that Fall has returned, it has also meant that some of my favorite shows have returned as well. Glee is one of my favorites. Not necessarily because of the story line but more for the music. I especially love it when they sing a song I have never heard before and I find that I really like it. I then go to itunes, find the song and download it. The show has opened up so much music for me that I would not have heard otherwise. Songs like: "Smile" by Lily Allen and "The Only Exception" by Paramore.

I look forward to Glee everyday and I am so grateful that it is back on the air and continues to expose me to some pretty great music

Day 4: Today I am grateful for Fall

Fall is slowly settling across the area, and at first I fought it. I told myself "No, No it's not fall yet....The warmth with return!" But now as I am bundled up in a sweater and slippers I have have come to accept that Fall is here and it has brought about a sense of peace. Fall is a season to let go of what is not working for you. Let go of the dying parts in your life....and yes you will be naked for a while, leafless, but have faith that not matter how cold it gets you will grow again. You have to let all the bad go to be ready for the good once it is time to enter your life.

I know I am analysing the season of Fall a little to much but I feel that nature, if we are open to listen, lets us know so much about how people should live their lives. So today I am grateful for Fall, to remind me that I have to let go in order to grow.

Day 3: I am grateful for trust

One definition of Trust is: reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.

Today I am surrounded by people who trust me. Trust me with the care of their kids, trust my advice and who have trust in my love. It is funny how something we don't think about very ofter (well at least I don't) can give us (as in me) such a sense of confidence. Today, trust has truly made me feel grateful.

Day 2: I am grateful for Doris Day

I found this little known Doris Day song on one of the many cd's I borrowed from the library. I played it for Mason this morning and we both danced together. It made me so happy just to be in the moment with my son and enjoy something so simple as dancing. Afterwords he said "Mommy, I love you." My heart just melted. So thank you Doris for such a fun song and a chance to share a really special moment with my son.

Day 1: What I am Grateful For:

I heard someone talk the other day about how they are trying to post on Facebook one thing everyday that they are grateful for and I really felt a need to try the same. So for the month of October I will try and post something everyday here and on Facebook that I am grateful for. Here is day number 1:

Day 1: I am grateful for the music selection at my public library.

I went to the library and picked out so much music and I am burning it all on my computer. Right now I am listening to Johnny Cash - Complete Live At San Quentin and I LOVE it!!! Music has always made me fell so many emotions. I can't imagine life without it.