Be Grateful #9

Yeah, I know, I know.  I am almost a week late.  Sometimes life gets in the way.  I'm trying not to be too hard on myself for not following through, but I am the type of person who become disappointed in herself when she falls behind, even if it's a non-work project (if you know what I mean--this is a self-imposed self-improvement project, you could say).  Oh, well.  Here I am!  At least I am not a FULL week late.  ;)

1.  I am grateful to have less negativity in my life, even if it means putting distance between myself and a friend (or, in this case, a relative).
2.  I am grateful to have seen Pokey LaFarge and Jack White a week ago.  I had never heard of Pokey LaFarge, but they reminded me of The Soggy Bottom Boys and were a lot of fun to hear play.  I think my mama would like them, too.  (Possible Christmas present?)  It was a great show, and I love Jack though I do miss The White Stripes.  I just wish Zach and I could hold up for that long.  (Concerts without seats are rough these days.)  I still feel that Cain's Ballroom is a fantastic venue, especially since they just added a BBQ restaurant!!
3.  I am grateful my hair is growing back in.  And for new haircuts.  :)

4.  I am grateful my husband made it home safely from his conference and that he got his scooter back this week.
5.  I am grateful for our kitties because they make good company when I am home alone.
6.  I am grateful The Walking Dead has started back--and that I got into it over the summer so Zach and I can watch it together and discuss it with all of our friends.
7.  I am grateful for my sweet students.  It is fun to watch them grow and improve, and we are having a blast with this unit (even if I didn't want to teach this week--I wasn't feeling too hot).
8.  I am grateful that my Phoenix class is finished.  (It has made me feel like it is Christmas break, which is another reason why it has been difficult to work this week.  *lol*)
9.  I am grateful for new recipes.  I could cook all day!
10.  I am excited for my dear friend Monica's baby shower this weekend!  And so grateful I can go (because I almost lost the chance)!