Thankful Thursdays: January 19

Today I'm thankful:
For my running buddy Cindy

She keeps me going and makes me feel like I've had therapy AND a workout after a run. Someday I'm going to write an amazing post about how amazing Cindy is.  Stay tuned.

That I've learned a bit about the Republican nominees.

Two days ago (or maybe 24 hours ago), I couldn't even keep track of all of the people running. But since South Carolina is in the hotspot, we've had quite a hubub of activity on campus the last few days. First we had Mitt Romney stop by yesterday for a rally in the building where I work.  Today NBC News and MSNBC's Chuck Todd broadcast his "Daily Rundown" from the heart of campus.  I went to watch the taping and now I've finally got all of the candidates straight. Plus, there was some exciting breaking news as they learned about the mess-up in Iowa and Perry's dropping out. (Watch me drop some knowledge on ya!)

This would be a great picture of Mr. Romney if that dude
hadn't thrown up his camera/arm at the last second.

Chuck Todd. Maybe you've seen him on MSNBC or
the Today show?

For having the bright idea to wash my coat to get the embarrassing stains out of it.
So I wore my coat for awhile today while I was outside watching that Chuck Todd taping, and I just kept noticing all of these weird stains (most likely from dropped food at some unknown past meal). I washed it tonight and it's looking brand spanking new now!

That this little girl celebrated her first birthday yesterday

Natalie Grace in a dress my sister MADE.

That I'm running my first race of 2012 next weekend!
The 32nd Annual Alyce T. Guettler Hunger Run, starting and ending on my beloved campus next Saturday, January 28!

Look at that, it's another Thankful Thursdays all wrapped up and I didn't even mention Downton Abbey or the weather! Whoo hoo!

What are you thankful for this week??