Short & to the Point: Attitude for Gratitude
I'm grateful for....

1. A love like this! I Corinthians 13
2. Angel's duggie hair doo
3. New additions to the family
4. Derby Downs
5. Prayer, Patience, Perseverance, and Poetry
6. Graffiti Tongue
7. Getting to see the Thomas Boys this weekend
8. Auntie we got you either way!
9. "The willingness to be wounded may be all we have to offer"
10. My creator, thank you

Quick Wednesday Attitude for Gratitude
I'm grateful for...

1. Good kisses!
2. Family prayers & support
3. Cycle 13
4. Life to live
5. Friendship: missing you both (hearts curved) and wrapping arms around ya'll
6. Patience
7. Staying positive despite...
8. Spit Fest winnings buy new jeans!
9. Hip Hop Theatre Explosion: Zell Miller III ladies & gentleman BE THERE!
10. My Creator, thank you

Funky Mike! Miss you love you much!

Attitude for Gratitude:
I'm grateful for...

1. You...Love is YOU
2. Naps
3. Laughter that makes my side hurt
4. Sex in the City friendship
5. Prayers & crossed fingers for my texes exam
6. God Parents that call me "The Snacker" - Lol
7. Slabs and frames
8. Mommy dearest and Lisa Pizza- miss you
9. Best of the Fest BITCHES! well hopefully (lol)
10. My Savior

Wednesday's Gratitude List (short and simple)
I'm grateful for...

1. Mini Shopping Sprees
2. Laughs with JGray & Family at Chuy's
3. Family & Friends that remembered my birthday (it hurt me that you didn't call or text)
4. Getting back to the Bay to party in the H!
5. Getting to pick out stuff for the new home
6. Funky Z3
7. The birthday card and words from my dad
8. Life lessons that have me grow up and see where we stand
9. Love
10. The Creator

Wednesdays Gratitude List
I'm grateful for....

1. My heart is back beating the way I knew
2. Mom spending almost 2wks with me. I miss you and I'm glad everything was good (smile)
3. Prayers for my Bay- thank you
4. Zell Miller III friendship & Mike Whalen's freestyle (you were the g.o.a.t!)
5. Poetry from the heart and proud of my growth
6. New life- my cousin had her baby
7. Students that say: "Mrs. Stewart I wish you were my teacher" and "You could be the next Langston" (lol)
8. Shout out to Neo! I'll see you soon, it's been to long
9. Feeling good about self (body, mind, and soul)
10. The Creator (what, how, where would I be without you)

Attitude for Gratitude
I'm grateful for....

1) Me being your screen saver, desktop, and background
2) Them coming to see me in the play two nights in a row
3) My mom saying that I reminded her of how I was as a kid (radical, different, and theatrical) Lol...I forgot about the skits we used to put on for momo and papa
4) Getting to see my Pizza and Jenna-B this weekend! Miss ya'll
5) Feeling good about self and regaining my strength, self-esteem, and confidence
6) Missing awwwe moments
7) Poems that won't let me sleep until I put them down on paper
8) Zell Miller III believing in me and getting me out of my comfort zone
9) School starting next week and getting to see my babies at Reagan as 10Th graders...well some of them
10) The Creator and how he works, blesses, and heals - thank you

Attitude for Gratitude List (quick and to the point)
I'm grateful for....

1) Missing you

2) Allison Ann and Jester

3) Funky assignments & his children that greet me when I come over

4) Blessings and knowing that it will all work itself out

5) The support of family and knowing they love me

6) Ronzetrick tying the knot this weekend- Keidra my boy loves you!

7) ...awe...okay I'm back- the thought of you

8) Minding my own business- staying in my lane

9) Adrian dressed up for prom and soon to be dressed for graduation

10) My savior...thank you

Gratitude- I been gone for a minute, so I have a lot to say
I'm grateful for...

1) Hey Babe! Love, Support, Achievement
2) My Aunt Pearl moved from ICU, is now responding and not ready to die
3) My dad back in Colorado and doing better
4) Moma calling me her "Golden Child" and meaning it (shhhh don't tell Kyron & Pizza) our bond is amazing
5) Finally getting over the fact I didn't pass the test, but I get another chance in June (you're right, it is about how well you can take a test-makers of the TAKS)
6) Teachers, Principles, and Curriculum Writers taking pictures of my class and commending me on how well I've been doing
7) The love from my Neo fam. Don't completely count me out- crazier things have happened
8) Looking forward to making beautiful poetry with you...
9) Miguel, Jesus,and sometimes even Ashley making progress
10) Working on me and being so proud of my growth
11) Dawn Saylor and modern poetry reads
12) Keeping my focus and supporting Baybid on his dreams- ready to kick back on white sands?
13) Mike Whalen
14) My pluckin crew! What the pluck dude? You both are loved more than you know- thank you
15) My creator, higher power. I receive with open arms you're blessings

BONUS: Happy Birthday Copa!

And it keeps going:
Unconditional Love
Nyla Bear
She Smiles Entertainment
Reagan HS challenges
Missing my best friends back home (Kay! JennaBE! Z! Shae!)
New friends that seem like they've been old ones (Courtney!)
Red Velvet cake, just because
Being okay with me...

Always Grateful
for...
1) You. You're constant and never changing love- amazing
2) Getting to hopefully see my fam this weekend- sometimes those hugs are the ones that matter the most
3) Fair Eastside! You are showing me what real teachers are made of
4) Letting go and knowing that I too will NOT take __________ into my _______ year!
5) Knowing that I deserve so much more than what you've given me, and that some things are for a season
6) Almost done with my certification class and knowing that I've REALLY learned from the class
7) TAKING MY CERTIFICATION TEST THIS WEEKEND!!!! pray for me pleeeease!
8) Writing outside my box and being able to do what I was afraid to do
9) Friendships that have changed my life one way or the other....I miss you, even if we haven't Plucked, Talked, Laughed, or Cried together in a while
10) My GOD

Whew...been a minute- Attitude for Gratitude:

I'm grateful for...

1) "And dinner by candle light has nothing to do with Valentines Day…says I deserve it." He's in love with me
2) Angel's book we put to use (Lol) THANKS!
3) Fair Eastside....
4) I signed the AISD contract
5) LIVE/LAUGH/LOVE Theory
6) Almost done with my certification...just gotta pass the test
7) KayDee...I love you and thank you for being such a wonderful friend
8) She Smiles Productions: April 18th
9) Pens penetrating papers persuading peace of mind
10) The blessing of being blessed in more ways than one

RIP: Sherman Charles. Thank you for being such a joy to be around and for always keeping a smile on your face. The angles wanted you back...love you

Gratitude List:
thankful for...
1) I graduated this past weekend! Its a moment I think I've literally been waiting for my whole life. I felt pretty, accomplished, and just free from BOOKS for a while (that is until grad school in 2009). I can exhale. Thank you to all who came: Baybid, moma, daddy, Lisa Pizza, BT, Aunt Carol, Mother Braswell, Debbie, Barnett Family, Kim, and Angel...and to those who were there in spirit. It's weird how I got a little teary-eyed while sitting in those seats, in that gown, with that cap on-before my named was called. God, just thinking about this glory makes me tear up. I'm so proud of myself.
2) Hanging with family this past weekend (I missed you Kyron)
3) Feeling blessed, pressing on...stepping into womanhood
4) Potential to make a difference in the lives of our future
5) Supporting my husband though sometimes its hard on us...we on our way baby
Dedicated to YOU:
FLAWS AND ALL
I'm a train wreck in tha morning
I'm a bitch in tha afternoon
Every now in then when I'm horny
I can be really mean towards you
I'm a puzzle yes in deed
Ever complex in every way
And all the pieces aren't even in the box
And yet, you see the picture clear as day.
[Chorus]
I don't know why you love me
And that's why I love you
You catch me when I fall
Accept me flaws and all
And that's why I love you [3x]
I neglect you when I'm working
When I need attention I tend to nag
I'm a host of imperfection
And you see past all that
I'm a peasant by some standards
But in your eyes I'm a queen
You see potential in all my flaws
and that's exactly what I need.
[Chorus]
I don't know why you love me
And that's why I love you
You catch me when I fall
Accept me flaws and all
and that's why I love you
By: Beyonce Knowles

Gratitude Wednesday & I'm Glad about it!
I'm grateful for....
1) Baybid as my number one. You make it easy to fall in love
2) You being proud of me- thank you
3) Being proud of me! It's been a minute since I felt like this
4) Getting to see and spend time with my sister yesterday...pizza you goofy as hell!
5) Getting letter of acceptance into the ACT-Austin teaching certificate program!
6) New job opportunities the first of the year to start teaching!!!!!!
7) Graduation: Dec 15th Saturday @ 10am
8) Hearing Tje Austin on 96.7 this morning-good stuff
9) Hearing that Fay did it right the other night-more good stuff
10) Being closer to being completed for this year as I wanted to be
11) Hanging out with Z and her new boo this past Sunday, as long as he treat you right we aint got no problems...I like him though (smile)
12) Knowing it won't be long before I WON'T be sitting here in this cubicle, at this job, with this face on boooo
13) Feeling like a mentor and big sister to Shay (what up boo?)
14) Someone wanting to buy the Axiom!
15) God...thank you for being so good and keeping your word

Bonus: David almost being done with his business plan- hustle young man hustle! I'm so proud of you baybid

Good and Grateful
for....
1) Loving you loving me-I love you baybid
2) The new joy in my life: Nyla Bear
3) A awesome birthday and thanksgiving
4) Birthday gift card from Angel...going shopping this weekend A GET IT BBBBBB!
5) My dad doing better and getting moved out of ICU
6) The bond me, my Pizza, and Ky have ( I love being around you both)
7) Graduation: Dec 15th @ 10am...invitations have been sent!
8) Getting down to the wire with my LAST undergrad class only 2 assignments left!!!!!
9) Feeling good about life, love, and forgiveness
10) Poetry- and being asked to have my She poem featured on the Women's Retreat website for Txstate
11) Friendships without judgment of age or status
12) You staring at me long enough to make me feel uncomfortable, only to call me beautiful
13) Nyla kinda reminding me of myself (lol)
14) Crossed fingers that I get into the teaching certificate program this weekend
15) My Creator (thank you)

Good & Grateful
for...
1) Kisses on the neck that say I love you (damn I swear I love you more tho)
2) You working to give me whatever I want (Altima Coupe, BMW, Mercedes-take yo pick)
3) POETRY TIME: Thursday-Sunday @ 8pm Vortex!!
4) UT Show this past Sunday- Ladies of the 2007 Slam team represented (and the feature was hilllllarious!)
5) She piece off paper!
6) Memories of Pluckers (I'm starting to have withdraws) MISS YOU GUYS
7) GRADUATION: Saturday, Dec. 15Th
8) Taking pictures for my invitations this weekend
9) 25Th Birthday on Turkey Day!
10) Continuous blessings from above-thank you.

Attitude for Gratitude-BACK TO BACK
I'm grateful for...
1) You working hard on my website-thank you
2) Your body being amazing to look at!
3) You guys saying you'll go with me this weekend so I won't be by myself (Pizza,Jenna-B, and Z)
4) A dinner date with the two of you, I can see why she likes you (THE MAN)
5) You hurting me on Friday...it help me finish a piece I had been working on
6) You thinking of me and suggesting me to take your spot a couple of days-
I think I'm gonna cry...
7) GRADUATION: DEC. 15TH
8) You wanting to do a poem with me (the new howtness)
9) Poetry shows, events, and juices from the pen
10) My creator-thank you for showing up

Gratitude List with a Happy Halloween!
I'm grateful for...
1) Celebrating Baybid's birthday (and knowing you won't be able to top it)
2) An awesome weekend spent with you in San Antonio (5 senses theme was tight, admit it)
3) Your smile, love, and constant support (I love you)
4) Being able to interrupt you for a quick minute while you were in OK to get your opinion on a job situation and you saying, "Call me back if you need anything else"-means more than you know
5) Watching you shine in Killeen
6) Heart to hearts with Lisa-Pizza
7) Graduation: Dec. 15th!!!!
8) Requested to do poetry this Saturday for the AKA Retreat
9) Pushin to be a better poet, person, and student to life
10) Blessed by God

Gratitude Wednesday
I'm grateful for....
1) Baybid's "let the romance begin"
2) You calling me gorgeous this morning
3) You reaching for me not to get outta the bed this morning
4) Baybid's bday weekend coming up!!!!!
5) An awesome past weekend with moma, pizza, and jenna-b
6) The opportunity to perform in front of Nikki G tonight
7) GRADUATION: Dec. 15Th!!!!
8) Handing out a business card this past weekend to an alumni wanting me to perform in Nov.
9) Forgiveness, Patience, and Love
10) Meaning what I say and saying what I mean
11) My creator-thank you
Bonus: San Antonio

ATTITUDE FOR GRATITUDE
I'm grateful for....
1) Baybid, I love the time we spend
2) Seeing my mom, pizza, and jenna-be this weekend
3) Patience
4) Somewhat of a better relationship with my dad since the wedding
5) Venturing into something new (thanks for the opportunity Jackson)
6) Knowing I'm a better poet, regardless of you noticing or appreciating it...I'm me for me
7) GRADUATION: Dec. 15Th!!!!!!!
8) Did I mention patience
9) My creator...you didn't make any mistakes on this one those learned are because of me
10) Being greater than my biggest fears

Gratitude Wednesday
I'm grateful for....
1) Baybid being a hu$tler
2) Getting to see home: Moma, Pizza, Grandma, and Jenna-Be
3) Him admitting he sleeps better when I'm in bed
4) An interview with ACC (fingers crossed)
5) Being acknowledged & called a good teacher needed by Oak Springs
6) Thoughts of your & radio stations (smile)
7) Graduation: Sat. Dec. 15th!!!!
8) Auntie, Middle Child, and Babygirl (I love us)
9) Becoming a better poet, student, & person
10) My creator (thank you)
Bonus: the fam loved the poem...getting that nonverbal grin from my grandma made my heartbeat.

Attitude for Gratitude
I'm grateful for.....
1) Making Baybid laugh and watching those eyes light up
2) Getting to see family this weekend...Breakfast Club WHAT UP?....Boudreaux's WHAT UP?
3) Finally feeling her arms around me (I can't wait to hear your heart beat)
4) Believing in me...means more than you know
5) My Pluckin crew, I love you both
6) Learning that life can be meaningful, regardless of heartache
7) GRADUATION!!! Dec. 15th
8) The mind of a poet....siking myself out to write more (it looks good from up here)
9) Kevin Sandbloom pulling on my heart
10) My Creator (I hope I'm making you proud)