So many thoughts streaming through my head. Sometimes, I find myself so overwhelmed that the mere idea of going out and getting the mail is exhausting. But...I do it anyway because I know that life is a roller coaster and the downs has its ups. I am generally not a sad personI have come to writing lists again because...well honestly I LOVE writing lists. I find that whenever I feel lonely or sad writing, even if its just lists, helps.  To me, the act of putting pencil on paper is somehow meditative and centering. And in the midst of this beautiful mess, I need to feel centered.  So I present a list of things that makes me happy: 

1. Laughing like no one is watching (thank you Otto for the above photo...Otto is such a sweetheart). 

2. I have regain most of my range of motion in my left shoulder.  If you have followed me on twitter, then you know that a few weeks ago I injured my left shoulder...to be exact I tore a tendon. It is a big tear. After many doctors visits I think we finally have a game plan on how to repair the tear. It involves stem cells and it really cool.

3. Crafting.  Regaining the use of my arm means I can now sew, and knit, and crochet, cut, paste. You name it I'm gonna do it. Watch out for an etsy shop to help fund Cambodia!

4. Matt 'cause he's my best friend, partner in crime, and the most handsome talented man to hit the face of the universe. I'm so glad he's mine!

5. Cake pops from Rachael. 

6. Most of you know that I nanny on the side. I love my three kids and sometimes I refer to them as my babies, my loves. I don't even want to think about leaving them!

7. My friend Elise, the mother of the three kids, surprised me with two tickets to the advanced screening of Harry Potter. It plays on Nov. 17th, one day before I leave for Cambodia! I won't have to see a bootlegged version after all!

8. Cambodia...but really that deserves its own post.

Have a wonderful rest of the week my friends! I feel better already.