Asante sana

Today I can write the thank yous of a fragmented, loved-on, blessed daughter.

1. I found a stellar playlist on one of my favorite music blogs - Motel de Moka. Among the greats is a Madonna remix and a dancetastic song called "I gotta thang (uh huh)." Right click, select save target as, and enjoy the hotness.

2. Hope is a wonderful thing. I saw it shine in a friend's words today, and I'm proud of him. In whatever state hope exists - slowly flickering or rolling like a thunderstorm - it inspires everyone it touches.

3. I'm happy God is teaching me how to love myself right. I think it's something that women must start to get in their mid-twenties, but I knew how to love myself...I just had no clue what it was to do it right.

4. For you...the ALL that I need.

5. Fat Tire's summer seasonal should be out soon. Although rumor has it that Loft, my favorite beer of all time is being replaced, I have faith that the pilsner masters will concoct something equally tasty.

6. I'm happy to be meeting a sorority sister from UNI tonight. I can't promise not to cheer, secret handshake and talk about how "We Live for Each Other." I am tremendously thankful that there were some amazing women who loved the distorted lady that I was for 4 1/2 years.

7. For discernment. For these words:
"However, as it is written:
'No eye has seen,
no ear has heard,
no mind has conceived
what God has prepared for those who love him'
but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. " 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Thank you,
yahweh.jehovah.alpha.omega.dust.
ash.sky.ground.flesh.vapor.risen.
mortal.happiness.grief.
oppositelyperfectsavior.