Day 8: Snow Blankets and warm Blankies

I am grateful for the snow Utah is getting. I am also grateful for the blankie I wrap in when I am working from home during snow storms.

Also, I am grateful my husband is picking up the kids today so I don't have to leave the warmth. Thanks Mr. Rogers.

Day 4, 5, 6, 7: Whirlwind of a weekend

Day 4: Birthdays! Instead of pouting for my 30th birthday this month I am kicking off my next decade by having a Celebration Benefit! (Celebration Benefit is code for art show/dinner/dance party) Money raised will go to youth scholarships at Spy Hop, a local non-profit. Visit www.mimithatonegirl.com for more info. You can buy tickets or just donate if you can't make it! Thanks for supporting my birthday wish!

More about Spy Hop: http://spyhop.org/

Day 5: I'm grateful for my Husband when he makes me Shakes for breakfast and making food with my kids.

Day 6: When my kids start feeling better after being really ill.

Day 7: Being able to draw

3: Doing what I love

Gratitude day 3:
I am super happy that regardless what I am doing, there is usually a silver lining. Value exchange is important. If the value exchange is not there, then don't do it! The trick is to be aware of what you personally think value looks like.

Sometimes it is evident. 
Example 1: My job can be stressful. < They pay me money to do my job. I get to draw pictures and design stuff.

Sometimes I get to fish for it.
Example 2: Changing a tire in the snow is not fun. It is cold and my fingers hurt. < I am honing my sweet survival skills and I'll teach my kids know how to do this so they are never stranded.

Sometimes there is no value exchange. Don't do it!
Example 3: I want to light my hair on fire because everyone is driving me batty. =  I have no hair, and now I have burn scars. I apparently was already batty before I interacted with people.

There is usually more then one value exchange is every situation. The more you find, the higher quality of life... and the more adults points you get!

It feels like a Tuesday < but really it's Friday.

Love, Mimi

2: Doctors Rock!

Gratitude 2: Doctors Rock! 
This morning I woke up to my little girl having an ear ache. After taking a visit to the doctor, we now know she has an ear infection and strep throat. It is odd how happy kids are even when they are terribly sick.  I am so happy that we have healthcare!

A year full of graditude

My good friend Kevo knows I'm a gratitude junkie. He sent me this:

" so my sister was inspire by this to do her own album an fb. i think i will too.
... hey mims .... Mimi... this is your kinda thing exactly... *poke** hey mims."
 with this attached link:
http://www.upworthy.com/you-take-zillions-of-photos-with-your-cellphone-why-not-try-something-new-with-them?g=2&c=ufb1

He is right, it is my kinda thing exactly.

Jan 1: I'm grateful for friends. Especially ones who stick around for years.


 I love this guy >

 

Better late then never

It's been a while since my last post. Here is a mini Mimi update: new job, 3 months from age 30, married to my best friend, and I still love to laugh.

I am so glad I'm alive. Checklist for today: play, smile, smell the rain enjoy the leaves, cuddle, eat good food, be kind, listen to good music, draw pictures and anything else in-between. Have an awesome day, daydream, and be nice.

 Love, Mimi

Dear Life,

Thanks for kicking it with me regardless of how efficient or cool I am.
Sometimes I am radical and taking names; other times I am far from awesome.
Either way, thanks for giving me so many chances to have "sometimes" and "other times" and not judging me for it.

Love, Mimi