gratitude.

gratitude is a funny thing, you know. it comes and hits you at the most unexpected times. like now, for example. there are currently three grown men with college degrees doing my math take home test for me. listening to them talk about logarithms, linear regression, and parabolas makes me realize how lucky i am.

i have an absolutely loving family who would do absolutely anything for me. like, take my math test.

i have the two best friends any girl could ask for. they have been there for me 100% without asking questions. i trust them with everything and i know they'll never leave my side.

i'm currently in the beautiful state of california. there is so much beauty and happiness here in this city. i can sleep at night with the door open-breathing in sea air and listening to the waves curl.

i have a loving boyfriend who is everything a boy should be. he treats me right and kisses my nose. he believes in good night and good morning texts. he tells me everyday that i'm beautiful and that i'm completely perfect for him. he's absolutely eveything i've ever wanted.

there is obviously so many more things i have to be greatful for. those are few of the many that are on my mind right now. i'm so happy and i have no reason to complain. i'm loving life and taking it a day at a time.

country at heart.

my dad's work is really big in prescott and my family had the opportunity to walk in their town parade and attend their rodeo. this rodeo is a big deal. its the oldest rodeo in the world and they are not shy about it. i'd never been to a rodeo before, so i really didn't know what to expect. let me tell you. it deserves to go on your "before i die" list. country music, cowboys, and three hours of entertainment. what could be better? absolutely nothing. i was so completely enthralled with the whole scene that i took like five pictures. those three hours were the happiest i've been in a long time. i would gladly go to one every weekend.

i may live in the city, but the country will be my home one day.

i'm a country girl at heart.