100 Things

One of my journaling inspirations gave this task today:  Write down 100 things you LOVE to do.

Kind of fun, right?  It can be ANYTHING.  Just start writing them down.

Ok!

1.  Cooking.
2.  Hosting gatherings.
3.  Hospitality.
4.  Home decorating.
5.  Organizing.
6.  Discovering new music.
7.  Going to concerts.
8.  Road tripping.
9.  Traveling.
10.  Trying new foods.
11.  Beer tasting.
12.  Reading.
13.  Playing with our dog.
14.  Laughing with my husband.
15.  Preparing - and enjoying - Saturday morning breakfasts.
16.  Getting massages.
17.  Taking pictures.
18.  Blogging.
19.  Creating pretty things.
20.  Camping.
21.  Walking with my husband.
22.  Baking bread.
23.  Going to the farmers' market.
24.  Listening to people's problems AND dreams.
25.  Helping others see the positives in life.
26.  Counting my blessings.
27.  Napping.
28.  Completing projects.
29.  Helping others achieve their goals.
30.  Driving.
31.  Playing with the little kids in our lives.
32.  Hanging out with our teenage nephew.
33.  Playing games.
34.  Planning surprises for my husband.
35.  Sitting in the sun.
36.  Swimming.
37.  Looking at the stars.
38.  Celebrating others' successes.
39.  Growing plants.
40.  Canning - jams, jellies, and salsas.
41.  Giving gifts.
42.  Volunteering.
43.  Mission trips.
44.  Leading small groups.
45.  Doing "pastoral care."
46.  Strategic planning - long-term planning.
47.  Going out for coffee with friends.
48.  House-hunting.
49.  Visiting National Parks.
50.  Making new friends.
51.  Making photo projects.
52.  Preaching.
53.  Finding creative ways to present a worship service.
54.  Greeting people - making them feel valued and welcomed.
55.  Random acts of kindness.
56.  Hearing about my sisters' lives.
57.  Hanging out with my youth group kids.
58.  Finding inspirational quotes.
59.  Fundraising for good causes.
60.  Flying.
61.  Sky-diving.
62.  Losing weight.
63.  Dreaming about the future.
64.  Overcoming fears and roadblocks.
65.  Going to weddings.
66.  Getting lost.
67.  Chasing sunsets.
68.  Taking a walk when it's still snowing.
69.  Sitting by the fire.
70.  Having a day to myself every now and then.
71.  Staying up late and sleeping in.
72.  Working regular hours.
73.  Getting fresh flowers.
74.  Going to the theatre for plays and musicals.
75.  Voting.
76.  Sharing my faith.
77.  Hosting neighborhood gatherings.
78.  Simplifying.
79.  Watching movies.
80.  Being there when family or friends need me.
81.  Establishing traditions.
82.  Bringing cookies to our goddaughter on the first day of school.
83.  Paying with cash - not credit.
84.  Maintaining a budget.
85.  Talking about - and role-modeling - healthy relationships.
86.  Learning other people's stories.
87.  Encouraging others.
88.  Spontaneous outings.
89.  Painting a room.
90.  Helping my husband brew beer.
91.  Writing.
92.  Doing puzzles.
93.  Discovering new places.
94.  Trying new activities.
95.  New beginnings.
96.  Learning.
97.  Roaming around bookstores, craft stores, and storage/organizational stores.
98.  Giving loans on Kiva.com.
99.  Planning vacations.
100.  Teaching new things - and seeing "a-ha!" moments.

Phew!


Things I am thankful for today:

1.  Lists.
2.  Laughter.
3.  Intuition.
4.  Being helpful.
5.  Northbound Smokehouse and Brewpub.
6.  Kayla and Anthony.
7.  The way my hubby always offers his arm when there is ice in our path.
8.  My calves are shrinking!  (Great for boot wearing!  Ha!)
9.  Smoked trout.  Yum.
10.  Grandma's "bunkhouse" quilt.

QotD:  The first thing you ate today was...
Medifast Berry Crunch Cereal with almond milk.  Pretty exciting, huh?!