Top Ten Things You Love The Most in This World and One Reason Why

1. Popcorn at the movies – because you can only get it at the movies and it tastes good. This is tied with going to the movies– because you get popcorn.
   
2. My Brian – because he’s my best friend.
   
3. My boys – because there are part of me.
   
4. My independence – because I can do it alone if I have to, but luckily I don’t.
   
5. The smell and feel of school – because you always get a new start at the beginning of the year, plus new fall school clothes.
   
6. The last 20 pages of a really good book – because I felt like I accomplished something worthwhile – reading a good book.
   
7. The first 20 miles of a marathon – because the last 6 are so tough.
   
8. My parents - because they love me so much and gave me such a good foundation – both physical and emotional. They are always strong and steady, enabling me to take risks and reach.
   
9. Gummy Bears – because they are chewy and sweet.
   
10. Getting a goods night sleep after staying up all night – especially if you were doing something important – caring for a sick child, standing watch or duty, writing a paper for class, or studying for a test.