Being Alive
I made a list. It was a kind of here's what im thankful for. and in a way i am very thankful for everything on this list. it turned into a 'being alive' list also. i'm very thankful for being alive! and every experience, feeling, and thing that comes along with it. Life and abundance! so here is that list - it's my list therefore there may be things that you don't agree with but this is my experience, all 500 of them!
breath
sight
hearing
smell
movement
my husband
music
dancing
friends
yankee candles
chocolate
salt and vinegar crisps
water
photos
camera
hugs
the bible
the ability to read
being able to drive
a car
the smell of fresh cut grass
sunny days
fire inside on a miserable day
flowers
rolling hills
sound of children’s laughter
a roof
family
snorting when laughing
beach
sound of the sea
naps
green lights all the way
fairy lights
books
ipod
cupcakes
games
duvet
hot showers
hair straighteners
nail polish
driving on a sunny day with sunglasses on
good tune on the radio
doing nothing and sitting in the sun
the smell of summer
bbqs
Worshipping the Lord with one heart
not having to wear a coat
wrapping up with scarves and hats
kisses
squirrel kisses
sweets
sharing a meal with people
praying
blackberry
facebook
truth
a Father who is bigger than anything in this world
notebooks
colourful pens
education
history
movies
bubble bath
baths
toilet roll
butterflies
cups of tea
marshmallows
learning from others mistakes
learning from your own mistakes
skinny jeans
glitter
hyper moments
giggles
hiccups
the moment when you feel nothing can stop you and everything is right
the moment of despair which cause you to make resolutions
milkshakes
cold glass of milk
earrings
perfume
comfy sofas
rainbows
blue skies and greenness of fields
watching birds fly
toothpaste
cupboards full of food
bedside tables
pashminas
christmas decorations
after eights
tears when laughing
christmas trees
giving gifts to others
presents
unexpected gifts
new shoes
track bottoms
“kindred spirits”
hoodies
shared jokes
fluffy towels
baby wipes
contact lenses
“feeling” of summer
the seasons
kicking leaves
memories
the buzz of christmas eve
learning your mum and dad are fun people
brotherly sisterly love
nail files
opportunities
pub quizzes
bible studies
pizza
neurofen cold and flu
lipbalm
purses
handbags
travelling
walking adventures
smell of bakeries
church family
being silly
being wise
wedding dresses
all the “no’s”
lady dixons park
sunshine
pretty high heels
urban decay eyeshadow
getting to the till and discovering further discounts
writing cards for people
planning surprises
barefoot walking round the house or outside
rounders
jason upton
staying up late talking
bank holidays
triumphant days at work
warring in the spirit
a job
takeaway coffee cups
recycling
online banking
charity work
icecubes (cubed or crushed)
chewing gum
ice cream
tissues
converse
finding money in an old coat or purse or handbag
photo frames
disneyland
laundry baskets
dressing gowns
slippers
razors
the Ramore wine bar
popcorn
being taken care of when you’re not well
grandparents
speaking in a funny accent
receiving mail
black eyeliner
coming home and finding presents on your doorstep
fajitas
finding a car parking space in a busy area (and having a husband who can park)
frosting and teddy grahams
shower gel
a toilet
successfully packing a suitcase
late night trips to tesco
boots (not the shop)
duvet days
waking up in the middle of the night and discovering up still have hours to sleep
finally coughing up whatever was stuck in your throat
sausage rolls
growing up into all things
being on holiday
exploring
the sound of nothing but nature
the busy city noise
the feeling of nervous anticipation
being hurt
thinking something might not work but doing it anyway
the Holy Spirit
sneezing
going to someone else's house and it feeling like home
pillows
learning how to floss
discovering more and more about yourself
making someone else laugh
being supported
nose piercings
the beauty of northern ireland
being vulnerable
serving others
hairbrushes
badminton
roadtrips
being told you are beautiful
in laws
getting married to your best friend
the feeling of getting an itch scratched that you couldn't reach
stars
saying something at the same time as someone else
hot water bottles
getting your back rubbed
getting your head rubbed
moving into your own house
being teachable
seeing someone else grow and learn
random text messages
the moon
coming home from work
smiling at people walking down the street
hugo boss for men
cleaning the house with your husband on a saturday morning
going somewhere you’re not sure about but having a really good time anyway
becoming an aunty
being called aunty Laura for the first time
someone lending you their holiday home
being disciplined
waking up and not being in a rush
teddies
flip-flops
electricity
seeing God move
apple sponge and fresh cream
making new friends
having old friends
learning to cook
being able to cook
snow ball fights
listening to a child’s (many) questions
jars of clay
reading the old testament (and enjoying it)
getting your hair cut
pretty bracelets
casting crowns
someone else paying for lunch
paying for someone else's dinner
shadows
wearing your husbands jumper/shirt
finding something you thought you’d lost
the smell of your grandparents house
hearing something you didnt want to hear but knowing that you needed to hear it
prophecy
dancing in worship
being still and knowing
picnics
slow dancing with no music
finding old notes/photos/letters/videos
stretching
yawning
tidying out a wardrobe
ice cold diet coke
having a drink of water when you are really thirsting
seeing a band live
finishing an assignment
understanding
smarties
wotsits
fresh fruit
getting your eyebrows waxed
being tickled
getting your real driving liscense
getting dressed up
missing home
socks
doing life together
having a new favourite song
getting all your photos printed
having people round for dinner
being heard
being treated like an adult
being a kid
being understood
clean sheets
making a playlist
being given money when you really need it
new fileblock/new book
smell of newspaper
keith green
debating (not arguing)
saying sorry
saying thank you
saying i love you
breakfast in bed
cookies
birthdays
just hanging with people you love
working out things in your head
having God lead you
faith
hope
mercy
righteousness
peace
obedience
being on fire for the Lord
rubbish bins
the scary dog being a a leash
the friendly dog knowing when enough is enough
watching children dance
the jangling of keys
cotton buds
the feeling of hunger and being able to eat something
working together
kneeling before the King - abandoned
not being scared at the dentists
being poured out in love
vegetables
warm clothes from the tumble dryer
not being the same person you were last month/year/5 years ago
worship
joyfulness
binding things on earth and heaven and loosing things on earth and heaven
the Lord’s prayer
discovering something you didnt know
the word ‘awesome’
the gifts of the spirit
bike rides
swimming pools
suncream
doughnuts
oreos
blogs and livejournals
tomato ketchup
potato bread
pick n mix
hearing a baby’s baby talk
fancy dress
cute villages
coffee dates
phone calls
walking on a wall
sparkling rose wine
climbing a tree
country air
the view from a hill/mountain
dreams
disney store
imagination
veggie tales
silly songs
driving with the window down
being able to be 100percent yourself with someone else
the national trust
creativity
exercise
fireworks
creme eggs
bouncy castles when you are an adult
bumps in the road that make you feel like you’ve left your tummy behind
hindsight
snowglobes
remote controls
oil burners
zumba - exercise even I can do!
finding the start of the cellotape
wrapping presents
licking envelopes
building something from ikea
rubbing your eyes and not being able to stop
trying not to pick a cut or a spot
the silence and the ticking of a clock
the sound of the kettle
the opening of a diet coke bottle
giftbags
losing yourself in the moment
the feeling of ‘just knowing’
building a fire on the beach and getting it lit
roasting marshmallows over said fire
when it gets dark when you’re hanging outside
ice pops
popping bubble wrap
going on a ride at fun park even though youre a little scared
bowling and coming up with inventive ways to bowl when its your go
the smell of the cinema
dancing madly when the moment takes you
singing loudly with no music
singing songs on a bus - cheerio cheerio cheerio
remembering childhoodness
plucking your eyebrows and that satisfying feeling
making up words - cocabola!
bringing your slippers to everyone elses house when you go visit
laughing when youve just taken a drink and making sure it doesnt come out your nose
needing to go to the toilet really badly
new years eve
sunlight creeping through the curtains
spinning like a kid
making daisy chains
wearing something you haven’t worn in ages and getting loads of compliments
watching the sad movie again and crying...again
hearing the ice cream van music
the wrinkling skin after being in water too long
the smell of petrol
easter
having the first christmas with your husband
mmmbop
dresses
knowing the word of encouragement is for you
phoning your mum and getting told the same things all over again
the face dad makes when hes trying to fix something or work something out
scrapbooks
teaching a child to high five
the “i love this soooong” moment
bible app on phone
catching the eye of someone you love across the room looking at you
being in your nannys - fill your boots
the anticipation of christmas dinner
blessing others with money
holding hands
knowing you are never alone
children not being able to say your name but trying
the 2 second silence between when a child falls and when they start crying
baileys
pet names people have for each other
catchphrases
my pastor
dandelions
learning to skim rocks
trying to find dock leaves when you get stung by nettles
balloons
glee
macbooks
battery chargers
staying up to watch the oscars
funny youtube videos - forever wedding dance
strawberries and cream
chai tea lattes
furniture
seeing someones eyes light up
being able to breathe through your nose after having a cold
taking joy in others achievements
summer tuneage
songs that bring you right back to the moment you first heard them
becoming friends with your friends parents
being adopted by friends when your heating is broken
having someone tell you they were thinking of you
my husband’s laugh
discipleship
trampolines
skipping down the road
bbc news
elf the movie!
hillsborough forest park
a full dance floor at your wedding
watching your friends getting married
high fives
christmas music
early morning walks
ulster fries
faith mission bookstore
spending ages in a card shop picking cards
glasses
becoming friends with your sibling
being moved to tears
playing hide and seek/sardines
honeymoon
your team winning
train journeys with friends
when your granda wanted spuds potatoes and chips for tea
diesel and petrol
learning to navigate the motorway
oxford
queens university
anniversarys
waking up to a hug
having songs written for you
writing
saying a word so much it sounds weird
talking in your sleep
baking
having your own apron
greys anatomy
getting your paycheck
changing your name from miss to mrs and learning that this is your new name
vicks
the word ‘epic’
piers
going round town at christmas
street buskers
following directions and finding the place
lake michigan
bangor and the swans
planning a wedding - your own wedding!!
wedding ring and engagement ring
the first piece of jewellery your other half buys for you
singing in the shower
catching yourself snoring
opening a card and finding a mini essay inside
girlie sleepovers
crazy tuesdays at the cinema
knowing that i could go on finding things to be thankful for and things about being alive!!!!!
breath
sight
hearing
smell
movement
my husband
music
dancing
friends
yankee candles
chocolate
salt and vinegar crisps
water
photos
camera
hugs
the bible
the ability to read
being able to drive
a car
the smell of fresh cut grass
sunny days
fire inside on a miserable day
flowers
rolling hills
sound of children’s laughter
a roof
family
snorting when laughing
beach
sound of the sea
naps
green lights all the way
fairy lights
books
ipod
cupcakes
games
duvet
hot showers
hair straighteners
nail polish
driving on a sunny day with sunglasses on
good tune on the radio
doing nothing and sitting in the sun
the smell of summer
bbqs
Worshipping the Lord with one heart
not having to wear a coat
wrapping up with scarves and hats
kisses
squirrel kisses
sweets
sharing a meal with people
praying
blackberry
truth
a Father who is bigger than anything in this world
notebooks
colourful pens
education
history
movies
bubble bath
baths
toilet roll
butterflies
cups of tea
marshmallows
learning from others mistakes
learning from your own mistakes
skinny jeans
glitter
hyper moments
giggles
hiccups
the moment when you feel nothing can stop you and everything is right
the moment of despair which cause you to make resolutions
milkshakes
cold glass of milk
earrings
perfume
comfy sofas
rainbows
blue skies and greenness of fields
watching birds fly
toothpaste
cupboards full of food
bedside tables
pashminas
christmas decorations
after eights
tears when laughing
christmas trees
giving gifts to others
presents
unexpected gifts
new shoes
track bottoms
“kindred spirits”
hoodies
shared jokes
fluffy towels
baby wipes
contact lenses
“feeling” of summer
the seasons
kicking leaves
memories
the buzz of christmas eve
learning your mum and dad are fun people
brotherly sisterly love
nail files
opportunities
pub quizzes
bible studies
pizza
neurofen cold and flu
lipbalm
purses
handbags
travelling
walking adventures
smell of bakeries
church family
being silly
being wise
wedding dresses
all the “no’s”
lady dixons park
sunshine
pretty high heels
urban decay eyeshadow
getting to the till and discovering further discounts
writing cards for people
planning surprises
barefoot walking round the house or outside
rounders
jason upton
staying up late talking
bank holidays
triumphant days at work
warring in the spirit
a job
takeaway coffee cups
recycling
online banking
charity work
icecubes (cubed or crushed)
chewing gum
ice cream
tissues
converse
finding money in an old coat or purse or handbag
photo frames
disneyland
laundry baskets
dressing gowns
slippers
razors
the Ramore wine bar
popcorn
being taken care of when you’re not well
grandparents
speaking in a funny accent
receiving mail
black eyeliner
coming home and finding presents on your doorstep
fajitas
finding a car parking space in a busy area (and having a husband who can park)
frosting and teddy grahams
shower gel
a toilet
successfully packing a suitcase
late night trips to tesco
boots (not the shop)
duvet days
waking up in the middle of the night and discovering up still have hours to sleep
finally coughing up whatever was stuck in your throat
sausage rolls
growing up into all things
being on holiday
exploring
the sound of nothing but nature
the busy city noise
the feeling of nervous anticipation
being hurt
thinking something might not work but doing it anyway
the Holy Spirit
sneezing
going to someone else's house and it feeling like home
pillows
learning how to floss
discovering more and more about yourself
making someone else laugh
being supported
nose piercings
the beauty of northern ireland
being vulnerable
serving others
hairbrushes
badminton
roadtrips
being told you are beautiful
in laws
getting married to your best friend
the feeling of getting an itch scratched that you couldn't reach
stars
saying something at the same time as someone else
hot water bottles
getting your back rubbed
getting your head rubbed
moving into your own house
being teachable
seeing someone else grow and learn
random text messages
the moon
coming home from work
smiling at people walking down the street
hugo boss for men
cleaning the house with your husband on a saturday morning
going somewhere you’re not sure about but having a really good time anyway
becoming an aunty
being called aunty Laura for the first time
someone lending you their holiday home
being disciplined
waking up and not being in a rush
teddies
flip-flops
electricity
seeing God move
apple sponge and fresh cream
making new friends
having old friends
learning to cook
being able to cook
snow ball fights
listening to a child’s (many) questions
jars of clay
reading the old testament (and enjoying it)
getting your hair cut
pretty bracelets
casting crowns
someone else paying for lunch
paying for someone else's dinner
shadows
wearing your husbands jumper/shirt
finding something you thought you’d lost
the smell of your grandparents house
hearing something you didnt want to hear but knowing that you needed to hear it
prophecy
dancing in worship
being still and knowing
picnics
slow dancing with no music
finding old notes/photos/letters/videos
stretching
yawning
tidying out a wardrobe
ice cold diet coke
having a drink of water when you are really thirsting
seeing a band live
finishing an assignment
understanding
smarties
wotsits
fresh fruit
getting your eyebrows waxed
being tickled
getting your real driving liscense
getting dressed up
missing home
socks
doing life together
having a new favourite song
getting all your photos printed
having people round for dinner
being heard
being treated like an adult
being a kid
being understood
clean sheets
making a playlist
being given money when you really need it
new fileblock/new book
smell of newspaper
keith green
debating (not arguing)
saying sorry
saying thank you
saying i love you
breakfast in bed
cookies
birthdays
just hanging with people you love
working out things in your head
having God lead you
faith
hope
mercy
righteousness
peace
obedience
being on fire for the Lord
rubbish bins
the scary dog being a a leash
the friendly dog knowing when enough is enough
watching children dance
the jangling of keys
cotton buds
the feeling of hunger and being able to eat something
working together
kneeling before the King - abandoned
not being scared at the dentists
being poured out in love
vegetables
warm clothes from the tumble dryer
not being the same person you were last month/year/5 years ago
worship
joyfulness
binding things on earth and heaven and loosing things on earth and heaven
the Lord’s prayer
discovering something you didnt know
the word ‘awesome’
the gifts of the spirit
bike rides
swimming pools
suncream
doughnuts
oreos
blogs and livejournals
tomato ketchup
potato bread
pick n mix
hearing a baby’s baby talk
fancy dress
cute villages
coffee dates
phone calls
walking on a wall
sparkling rose wine
climbing a tree
country air
the view from a hill/mountain
dreams
disney store
imagination
veggie tales
silly songs
driving with the window down
being able to be 100percent yourself with someone else
the national trust
creativity
exercise
fireworks
creme eggs
bouncy castles when you are an adult
bumps in the road that make you feel like you’ve left your tummy behind
hindsight
snowglobes
remote controls
oil burners
zumba - exercise even I can do!
finding the start of the cellotape
wrapping presents
licking envelopes
building something from ikea
rubbing your eyes and not being able to stop
trying not to pick a cut or a spot
the silence and the ticking of a clock
the sound of the kettle
the opening of a diet coke bottle
giftbags
losing yourself in the moment
the feeling of ‘just knowing’
building a fire on the beach and getting it lit
roasting marshmallows over said fire
when it gets dark when you’re hanging outside
ice pops
popping bubble wrap
going on a ride at fun park even though youre a little scared
bowling and coming up with inventive ways to bowl when its your go
the smell of the cinema
dancing madly when the moment takes you
singing loudly with no music
singing songs on a bus - cheerio cheerio cheerio
remembering childhoodness
plucking your eyebrows and that satisfying feeling
making up words - cocabola!
bringing your slippers to everyone elses house when you go visit
laughing when youve just taken a drink and making sure it doesnt come out your nose
needing to go to the toilet really badly
new years eve
sunlight creeping through the curtains
spinning like a kid
making daisy chains
wearing something you haven’t worn in ages and getting loads of compliments
watching the sad movie again and crying...again
hearing the ice cream van music
the wrinkling skin after being in water too long
the smell of petrol
easter
having the first christmas with your husband
mmmbop
dresses
knowing the word of encouragement is for you
phoning your mum and getting told the same things all over again
the face dad makes when hes trying to fix something or work something out
scrapbooks
teaching a child to high five
the “i love this soooong” moment
bible app on phone
catching the eye of someone you love across the room looking at you
being in your nannys - fill your boots
the anticipation of christmas dinner
blessing others with money
holding hands
knowing you are never alone
children not being able to say your name but trying
the 2 second silence between when a child falls and when they start crying
baileys
pet names people have for each other
catchphrases
my pastor
dandelions
learning to skim rocks
trying to find dock leaves when you get stung by nettles
balloons
glee
macbooks
battery chargers
staying up to watch the oscars
funny youtube videos - forever wedding dance
strawberries and cream
chai tea lattes
furniture
seeing someones eyes light up
being able to breathe through your nose after having a cold
taking joy in others achievements
summer tuneage
songs that bring you right back to the moment you first heard them
becoming friends with your friends parents
being adopted by friends when your heating is broken
having someone tell you they were thinking of you
my husband’s laugh
discipleship
trampolines
skipping down the road
bbc news
elf the movie!
hillsborough forest park
a full dance floor at your wedding
watching your friends getting married
high fives
christmas music
early morning walks
ulster fries
faith mission bookstore
spending ages in a card shop picking cards
glasses
becoming friends with your sibling
being moved to tears
playing hide and seek/sardines
honeymoon
your team winning
train journeys with friends
when your granda wanted spuds potatoes and chips for tea
diesel and petrol
learning to navigate the motorway
oxford
queens university
anniversarys
waking up to a hug
having songs written for you
writing
saying a word so much it sounds weird
talking in your sleep
baking
having your own apron
greys anatomy
getting your paycheck
changing your name from miss to mrs and learning that this is your new name
vicks
the word ‘epic’
piers
going round town at christmas
street buskers
following directions and finding the place
lake michigan
bangor and the swans
planning a wedding - your own wedding!!
wedding ring and engagement ring
the first piece of jewellery your other half buys for you
singing in the shower
catching yourself snoring
opening a card and finding a mini essay inside
girlie sleepovers
crazy tuesdays at the cinema
knowing that i could go on finding things to be thankful for and things about being alive!!!!!