#52 My favorite jelly beans are only sold once a year

I have a slight addiction to jelly beans. I will admit it now. I can have ice cream in the house and only eat my little half-cup scoop, but if I have a bag of jelly beans open in front of me, I can't be stopped. I don't know what it is about them, the texture, the shiny colors, the sweet flavors... I just can't have enough. My all-time favorite kinds only come out once a year for Easter. Starburst makes a tropical flavored bag of jelly beans, and Lifesavers makes a pastel colored bag. Those two are my Nemesis. I've only gone through a bag of each this year, but I am feeling really weak and want to drive up to Walgreens and get some more... must resist temptation...

#51 God can help create change

In our small group bible study, we are going through a study called "The Genesis Process". It is a study based on addictions and coping behaviors we use that are harmful to us and others that take the place of really dealing with an issue. The coping behavior I've chosen to work on is frustration. We've only gone through two weeks of the study, but just today I noticed my reaction to a situation was different than what it would normally have been. I've been trying to develop ways to combat this behavior (like memorizing a bible verse to quote during times of weakness), but haven't followed through with it yet. However, I think it is just the fact of being aware, and beginning to pray to God to heal me of this harmful behavior, that is changing things. I'm excited to see what else He can do in my life!!

#50 Roomba vacuum cleaner

I'm thankful that I can sit here on the computer while my nifty little robot cleans all my floors. Thanks to Alyssa for sharing her cool toy with me :)