Life is Beautiful

My life is absolutely perfect right now. I have no idea how I've managed to be so lucky.
I'm issuing a warning at how corny this post is going to be, so bear with me.

To me, love is something that is so difficult to describe. For some people it is merely a word, but once you've felt it, experienced it, held it, you just know what it is and know that there is no better feeling in the world. When you have it, don't give up on it, and don't let go.

The family:
I have the most supportive family that anyone could hope for. Not only have they supported me financially to get through school, but in all other possible ways as well (intellectually, emotionally, psychologically... you get the idea). I would not have been able any of the things I have accomplished without them. I was so fortunate to have my brother and M move up to Edmonton so that I could have some family close by. I can't wait to move back to Calgary in a month to be closer to my mum, dad and the little bro. Nor can I wait to travel to B.C. this summer to visit the rest of my family that moved away last year. I am also so happy for them in all of their accomplishments as well: for my mum who took time to find happiness through traveling, for my little bro to be doing so well in school, for my older bro and his new job that he started last week, for my dad in taking part in all of the things that he loves to do. I love all of you so, so much. 

The boyfriend:
J, you are incredible. Although we haven't been together for that long, I can't imagine what my life would be like without you in it. The best part of my day is waking up and having you scoop me up into your arms and hold me tight every single morning. Even on days when you get up earlier than me, I look forward to you coming upstairs and bringing me a hot cup of tea and putting my towels in the dryer so that they'll be nice and warm when I get out of the shower. I look forward to the random texts I get when you have a prep to tell me that you can't wait to see me when you get home. I love when you walk through my door after a long stressful day. I love the little things you do for me. All of them. And I appreciate every single one. I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.

The friends:
I can't say this enough, I have the best friends I could ever ask for. I can always count on you and know that you'll be here for me through thick and thin. I am also so blessed to have so many different groups of friends and to know so many people from all sorts of places. And the best part of the past couple years was reuniting with the girls who I spent most of my teenaged years with and becoming closer to them than ever. This is another reason why I look forward to being home.

The School/Job:
I love what I do. I can't believe that in ONE MONTH I will be completely done my practicum. It has been a crazy four years and I cannot wait to be finished. Although I am nervous for the future, I look forward to doing what I love to do: teaching. Despite the hours of lesson planning every night, and some kids that drive me up the wall, when I walk through the doors of the school every morning I know that I'm where I'm supposed to be.