"I guess when you think about it, all the best things in life are like magic - music, laughin', fallin' in love."

I am grateful.

I am grateful for making peace with the bad moments because I know I'm meant for bigger and better things.

I'm grateful for this newfound assurance and confidence.

I'm grateful for completely surreal moments that reaffirm my life choices, like after last night's show when nearly 70 high school students wanted pictures with Steve and I in the lobby.

I'm grateful for my castmates who continuously encourage, energize, and love me.

I'm grateful for Bethany, who is seriously one of the absolute best stage managers I've ever had.

I'm grateful that even when we can't be together, my best friends are only a text-message away.

I'm grateful that my grandparents were able to see me perform on opening night.

I'm grateful that the show has been so well received thus far.

I'm grateful for the power of music.

I'm grateful that inspiration is all around me.

I'm grateful to have someone crush-worthy in my life, even if I'm completely and utterly confused by his signals right now.

I'm grateful for the magic that is "eye-tennis."

I'm grateful that my girls will talk me through anything.

I'm grateful for the gorgeous hot weather we've had lately.

I'm grateful that K comes home soon.

I'm grateful to have some time to rest & recharge now that I've survived tech & opening weekend. (Though I know I'll start feeling restless and useless without things to do.)

I'm grateful that I'm finally blogging again!