Day 409: Swag

Today, I am grateful for:
* Hobo having a part-time family! Hobo is a super sweet dog that lives on my inlet who happens to hang out at my house a lot because he's big on lovins. Well my mom talked to a neighbor today, and he's decided to take care of Hobo's medical stuff and bring him in during the cold winter. Plus, he feeds him barbecue for dinner, which is just awesome.
* October looking like a pretty kick ass month. There are some seriously cool options in the works, including my big bro inviting Phil and I to PA for a weekend.
* pink leopard-print hair barrettes. Thanks, ModCloth. Busting out my latest accessory kind of made my day. It's just impossible to be anything but happy while wearing it.
* a mother-daughter dinner. My mom and I went to Cracker Barrel tonight, just the two of us. It was nice to just get to talk (in French, Spanish and English) about life before looking at ridiculous Razorback swag.
* grits with maple syrup. A-mazing.

"Did you just call me deadly furniture?"

Today, I'm grateful for:

• BBC's Being Human. Kind of obsessed. Fantastic plot lines, characters, and music, brilliant acting, and Aiden Turner. What more could a girl want? (And why is everything British inherently better?)
• Kelli sharing said obsession.
• my new haircut & color. Love.
• fall fashion editions of fashion magazines.
• Fall being just around the corner. It's my favorite season. I'm so ready for the changing leaves, the sweaters, boots, scarves, the glowing fires in the fireplace, the smell in the air, fall foods, and my favorite pumpkin spice lattes returning to Starbucks.
• all the fall scents we have out now at BBW. Caramel Apple and Creamy Pumpkin candles... yesplease.
• my puppy.
• attending Kim and Steve's wedding this weekend. What a perfect couple. It was such a beautiful ceremony, and I'm so glad I was invited to witness it. I love love.
• love, in all forms.

Day 408: Toast

Today, I am grateful for:
* chicken noodle soup.
* Rachel Maddow.
* how gorgeous it is today.
* Bec's fashion advice.
* getting to meet Phil's extended family next time I'm in town!

Day 407: Little Buddy

Today, I am grateful for:
* Riley being here!
* Charlotte's fresh baked goods.
* relaxation.
* the adorableness of Hobo.
* Emmy ridiculousness.

New Blog

Well, today has been strange. Tornado hit my dad's house. Some damage, but everyone is okay. And I got the first exit applause of my acting career in leading ladies tonight. Such a freaking rush!

So on to gratitude:

1. My new blog. http://msclaremarie.blogspot.com/ A new site for updates on my post college life and where I will hopefully be updating everyone on my road trip adventures this fall.
2. The giant trees in our backyard not falling on our house. (This is my dad's house I'm talking about, my mom's is fine)
3. Exit applause. Holy crap. Such an amazing feeling.
4. Having a great show tonight.
5. Picking a guitar. I'm going to buy it in a week or so in Bozeman at music villa! So excited.
6. My road trip coming together. I think it is truly going to be amazing.

namaste

Day 406: The Knot

Two of my dear friends got married today in Washington. So congratulations to Kim and Steven for tying the knot and taking another step in their life together! I can't think of a more perfect couple.

Today, I am grateful for:
* love, in all forms.
* picture books.
* beautiful quilts.
* the Cowboys currently losing the the Texans.
* pictures.

Day 405: Victory

Today, I am grateful for:
* this whole stressful situation being over with.
* having the most amazing and supportive boyfriend ever.
* late night texting.
* SYTTD.
* good music.