last night, i remembered that i came into this world with a whole lotta blessings. here are 10 things i am grateful for right now:

1 - my soft skin - this is mainly because people touch me all the time due to it, but also because i really enjoy touching it myself.

2 - my articulateness - it's a blessing to be able to communicate my innermost.

3 - my fantastic friends - you guys don't suck.

4 - the gigantic amount of love in my heart - we are all born with a tremendous amount of love. sometimes mine feels like it's bursting out of me - that's usually because it is. i really love this about myself - ha! more love!

5 - my parents - those of you close to me know i've been having a touch time with them of late, which i am unaccustomed to. but no matter how flawed, i am eternally grateful to them for giving me life, and for loving me so much.

6 - my brother - we have a long and complicated history, but he loves me so tremendously, even if he is not able to show it. and he's as liberal politically as i am - yes!

7 - music - feeds my soul. yes, this one is ALWAYS on my list.

8 - not smoking - i am into my fourth month not smoking. not one puff since january 2nd. woohoo! i am proud of myself.

9 - yummy smells - right now i am smelling all my yummy delicious candles - they remind me of my freedom, sexual adventures, and the comfort of my snuggly bed.

10 - being in LA - i really love it here - always amazing things to do, usually beautiful weather, the best friends anyone could ask for, and my family - altogether i am so happy here.

**bonus: my love. getting lost in another human being for an hour or two is so nice sometimes!

**extra bonus: i'm healthy!!!! never want to take that for granted!