Appreciation

I just want to take a second to breathe in and enjoy how wonderful life is (and no I'm not rolling)!! So many little accomplishments and goals of our days go unnoticed, and it's all too easy to get swallowed up in negativity on the news, social media, and amongst peers. I've had a "rough" few days studying and stressing over finals..but I've realized how lucky and amazing my life really is. I have a wonderful group of faithful friends who have studied with me all day and have shared the burden of stress with me. A burden shared is half the burden. In addition I have an incredibly loving boyfriend who will do anything to make me happy and always reminds me that he loves me. ^__^ Joy shared is twice the joy. I'm extremely broke right now but I have parents who will feed me, and with Mother's Day tomorrow, I've been especially grateful for my momma and dad. I've literally cried and lost sleep the last few days but I refuse to let that bring me down. I'm healthy and alive, and today I sat outside in the warmth of my backyard and took in the scents of our garden while playing with my perfect doggo. I had a heart-to-heart with my dad about life choices, careers, relationships (broken and all), and enjoyed a healthy meal at Tender Greens with him. I'm sitting here studying my ass off, but I am content. My mom invites me home every weekend with fresh food and love and shelter and a room. How can I not be thankful for this life? Remember to stop and breeeathe and be present in this moment because it is fleeting and cannot be taken back. We go through mundane tasks and the routine of every day life..why not thrive through them instead? God bless~