200

I can't believe I have reached 200 posts. To be honest, I am surprised I made it past 20. I am also surprised by everthing blogging has brought to my life. One of the most surprising additions, is that blogging has made me more self aware. By sitting down with my thoughts and experiences, I am able to make sense of them. Also, your comments and feedback teach me lessons all the time.

For example, my new blog friend Renee left this comment for me, on my post this Tuesday:

"Hi Kacie! My name is Renee and I haven't commented before so just thought I'd introduce myself.

Oh my goodness Gemma is just a CUTIE! You are soooo lucky!! Hmm.. maybe check out target.com for some cute purses/wristlets! :)"

Do you see the part where she says You are soooo lucky!! ? (yes, I highlighted and bolded to make it easier). That comment really meant a lot to me. I think it is easy for me to forget how lucky I am. I am caught up in my day to day life, as a single mom and an only active parent, as someone who doesn't know where they are going in life next, and isn't sure how or why they got to the place they are in now. I am so caught up in being that complicated girl. But, like I said, blogging and your comments bring about self awareness and yes...

I am so LUCKY.

So in honor of my 200th post, and inspired by Renee's sweet comment:

200  100 Reasons I am Lucky

1. 
   
   Gemma
2. 
   
   My Parents
3. 
   
   My Siblings
4. 
   
   My Grandparents
5. 
   
   My GREAT Grandparents
6. 
   
   All the friends I have
7. 
   
   All the friends I have lost
8. 
   
   The lessons that said friends and family have taught me
9. 
   
   The love that they have given
10. 
    
    The support that they provide
11. 
    
    I have clean sheets at night
12. 
    
    I have food on the table
13. 
    
    I have clean water to drink
14. 
    
    I always have shoes to wear
15. 
    
    I live someplace where it is safe to go barefoot
16. 
    
    I live someplace where it is safe to live
17. 
    
    I know that I have the ability to achieve great things
18. 
    
    I have so many options
19. 
    
    I know how to read
20. 
    
    I love to read
21. 
    
    I have found lots of great blogs to read =)
22. 
    
    I take tests well
23. 
    
    I have found an eyebrow girl I LOVE
24. 
    
    I was able to quit smoking
25. 
    
    I am free to speak my mind
26. 
    
    I have a job in a tough economy
27. 
    
    Some people think I am funny
28. 
    
    I have a car to drive
29. 
    
    I can (usually) afford gas to fill the tank
30. 
    
    I have been to the beach
31. 
    
    I live in the mountains
32. 
    
    My skin will tan!
33. 
    
    I have eaten fresh tomato sandwiches in the heat of summer
34. 
    
    I have central heat and air to keep me comfortable
35. 
    
    I have a baby who lets me get sleep at night
36. 
    
    I have been given the opportunity to get to know myself
37. 
    
    I have decided that I like love who I am
38. 
    
    The stability that I lack is countered by posibility
39. 
    
    I don't have bad allergies
40. 
    
    I have health insurance
41. 
    
    I have all 5 senses
42. 
    
    My body is capable
43. 
    
    My mind is capable
44. 
    
    I can see both sides of a situation
45. 
    
    I am creative
46. 
    
    I have strong opinions
47. 
    
    I am not afraid to express them
48. 
    
    Target
49. 
    
    I still get to look forward to meeting my future husband
50. 
    
    And growing old with him
51. 
    
    And having more babies
52. 
    
    I have a college degree
53. 
    
    Fried Chicken
54. 
    
    I have a gym membership
55. 
    
    I know how to swim
56. 
    
    I FINALLY respect my body
57. 
    
    I am an adventerous eater
58. 
    
    I live in a pretty town
59. 
    
    I have some nice co-workers
60. 
    
    My sister is home for the summer
61. 
    
    My sorority is great
62. 
    
    And my sorority sisters are greater
63. 
    
    My family is STILL proud of me
64. 
    
    I found a new wristlet
65. 
    
    I can text pretty fast
66. 
    
    I type okay, too
67. 
    
    I sort of have a plan
68. 
    
    But other options are still there
69. 
    
    23 is a pretty cool age
70. 
    
    I understand basic rules of punctuation
71. 
    
    I am open minded
72. 
    
    I will make more friends
73. 
    
    I am able to provide for my daughter
74. 
    
    I have help to be able to provide for my daughter
75. 
    
    My daughter has the sweetest smile you have ever seen
76. 
    
    Everybody says so
77. 
    
    I no longer need a drink to have fun
78. 
    
    I'm a democrat ;)
79. 
    
    Obama is my president
80. 
    
    Doughnuts
81. 
    
    I have been through many things that have made me a stronger woman
82. 
    
    I am good at math, too
83. 
    
    I can follow a recipe
84. 
    
    I have found things to keep Gemma busy
85. 
    
    I come up with lots of ideas
86. 
    
    I am ambitious (200 100 is a lot of things to list!)
87. 
    
    I just got the bright idea to simplify
88. 
    
    Sweet Tea
89. 
    
    Honeysuckle
90. 
    
    Lilac
91. 
    
    Bath and Body Works new Lemon Vanilla Spray
92. 
    
    SNBC
93. 
    
    Rap Music
94. 
    
    Regina Spektor
95. 
    
    DVR
96. 
    
    Iced Caramel Macchiatos
97. 
    
    Internet
98. 
    
    I have respect for others
99. 
    
    My parents taught me manners
100. 
     
     I was able to change my mind half way through, and do 100 things instead of 200, because 200 is A LOT!

Happy Weekend!