Loves

It is so easy for me to focus on the negative things in life.
I don't know why, but I have always been this way. I can tell you everything that is going wrong...and totally forgot about all the good stuff. So, I decided to write a blog about all the things I'm lovin' right now, in no particular order.
1. The fact that it is FINALLY cold and rainy outside! It makes me so happy to be able to curl up on the couch in a blanket, and either read a good book, or watch a good movie. It is truly the best time of the year.
2. Harry Potter. The new movie comes out in just a few weeks and this weather totally puts me in the mood to watch the movies and read the books again. Too bad I don't own any of the movies, and only own three of the books. I was VERY excited, though, to find out that the Disney channel had the first movie on last night! I was able to watch most of it, and it made me very happy.
3. Baked goods. I made brownies last night and it was so enjoyable! I am ready to make lots of yummy treats for the holidays this year. The guys that Josh works with told me I am the only wife that hasn't brought baked goods into work, so I am ready to get on that soon!
4. My husband's hair cut. I LOVE Josh with short hair. I think he looks so handsome when his hair is short and neat. He surprised me yesterday morning by coming home with short hair. It made my day.
5. Mumford and Sons. This love has been there for quite a few months now...and it's not going away. I seriously do not get sick of listening to them. Their music seriously makes my heart happy...and lifts up my soul. If they don't bring you closer to Jesus, I don't know what will.
6. The book of Mark. We read through it recently for my Tuesday night Bible study and I really enjoyed it. It's definitely not the first time I've read through the whole book, but I got so much more out of it this time around. It even brought things up that I wanted to know more info on. It was a really great read, and I am enjoying the book of Acts now as well.
7. Mint chocolate chip ice cream. It's my favorite...but I like two things on it that some people find weird: salted peanuts and hot caramel. Top that with some whipped cream and a cherry and I am in heaven. It sounds gross, but it is seriously the best combo. If you haven't tried it, you shouldn't knock it...you should try it! It could change your life.
8. Colorado. I think about it often. I wish we could go back...or move there. I definitely left a piece of my heart there. I hope we will be able to go back someday...and soon at that!
9. Lady Gaga. Yes, I know. Some of you probably think that is ridiculous, but I totally love her music. If for no other reason but that it makes me dance. And I love dancing. Any excuse to dance and I'm there. If you've been to a wedding with me, you definitely know this.
10. Halloween candy. Every holiday, there seems to be a candy that I love that is only available for that short amount of time. For Halloween, it's candy corn. I can't seem to get enough of it. And, as odd as it sounds, I really love the yellow part. I bite that part off and eat it by itself, because it has a slightly different taste...or maybe it's just me :)

Those are my top 10 right now. If only I could keep remembering them and not the stuff that stresses or bums me out, life would be good.