also...

i am grateful for the smell of juniper and jasmine that lightly fills my house, perfectly arranged dupioni silk pillows on my vintage couches, the warm (despite the snow outside) sunlight that is currently illuminating my favorite colors inside, and the soothing sounds of cat stevens in the early afternoon. most of all, i am grateful that chuck has been spending his study break from work at home, smiling sweetly at me between each thoroughly read question. his bosses keep asking me how life at home is with chuck now that he is studying for the montana bar exam. they keep telling me horror stories of how they acted when they took it years ago, how they isolated themselves from their loved ones and friends because of their stress. he instead is so calm and motivated and especially affectionate. i am grateful for all the hugs during a regular week day!