May 28

I was diagnosed with arthritis in my knees when I was 27, so let's just say that they're not my very favorite body parts most of the time. Sometimes, they feel almost normal. But that's only some of the time. Last week, for some unknown reason, was especially tough, and I spent lots of time cuddled up with my trusty heating pad.

As I sat down in my comfy chair this evening, I looked over at it, all folded up and sitting on the arm of the couch. And I felt a sense of gratitude that heating pads even exist. I know that sounds a little weird, but man alive, do I ever taken modern conveniences for granted. Be honest: so do you. :) But some of them are pretty darn awesome, aren't they?