Thankful Thursday + Flashback Friday

My laptop's back light has completely stopped working. It's really a big disappointment, because I basically have my whole life on that computer-- all my pictures since the summer, all my school work, all my writings. The pictures are really the most important things. Luckily, I can still log onto my computer, I just have to use a flash light to be able to see the screen, and even then it's really difficult. This has been going on for about three weeks now, ever since I had to run through the rain with my computer in my bag to my car. Bad idea, I know, but I honestly thought my computer was covered. Obviously not covered enough, though. Anyway, I just wanted to update on what's been going on.


Now onto a more positive subject...

Even when things seem to be going wrong, writing down what I'm thankful for really picks me up and helps me get through. Feel free to join me, and if you do, please let me know so I can see what you're thankful for.

I'm thankful that my mother is a teacher, for so many reasons.

I'm thankful for my new shoes and my new coat I got today.

I'm thankful for my cats. Even though they can drive me crazy, they still are wonderful to have around.

I'm thankful that my laptop still works, even though I can't really see the screen. I'm thankful that I haven't lost any of the memory from it. I'm also thankful that I still have other computers I can use, even if they're not mine.

I'm thankful that my mother and I are building a stronger relationship as I get older.

I'm thankful that I have no classes on Fridays this semester.

I'm thankful for the opportunity to spend time with my sister and BIL and my grandparents on Sunday.

I'm thankful for this...


Flashback Friday!

I thought it might be fun to go through my old pictures on this computer since I'm having to use it.

Paul Thomas all decked out for Christmas (my cousin who is now 6 years old).

Yikes! This is an embarrassed picture! I'm not sure what year this is, but my guess is 2004.

Any guesses why I would be sitting considerably closer to the camera than everyone else in this photo?! It does nothing for me. Oh, except make me look like a giant. Not good.

Another embarrassing picture. Except now I'm also embarrassed for my mother and my sister. They don't look that scary in person, I promise. And my mom doesn't wear those awful Christmas sweaters anymore. I'd definitely say our family has improved as we've gotten older.

Ty Pennington. Apparently I used to have a crush on him. I seem to recall having this picture as my computer background at some point. Obsessed much?! Oh well, now I'm obsessed with Wayne. He likes it.