I think that Thanksgiving is actually one of my favorite holidays, now that I no longer work in retail. I like that it's a holiday devoted to gratitude and gluttony. Even though I personally don't eat turkey, I still find it very easy to fill up on delicious sides. And last year, a local pizza shop served up a thanksgiving pizza with stuffing, cranberry sauce, turkey and a side of gravy (for dipping). I tried it (without turkey); it was interesting... I'm glad I had it, but I don't think I'll get it again this year.
In grand tradition, I'm going to list of a few things I am thankful for, and please add yours in the comments!
- I am thankful for my job. Not only do I love it, but it pays me a living wage, has retirement matching and offers affordable health insurance.
- I am thankful for my car. I actually kind of hate my car because it has a bunch of random quirks that are just annoying, but it also has over 100,000 miles on it and still runs just fine. I intend to drive it until it just won't drive any more. I'm lucky to have a car that runs well and I don't take that for granted.
- I am thankful for my health. I have no major health issues, and despite the fact that I seem to have wintertime perma-sniffles, I'm doing just fine. Your health can change in an instant, so I am going to appreciate what I've got.
- I am thankful for my friends--both in person and virtual. I have met so many people over the years who I'm still friends with. I love being able to know people from all over the world and I love keeping up with people easily. Which leads me to...
- I am thankful for social media. See above. I have lived in so many different places and had so many different jobs that I've met hundreds of people who I actually care about, but whom I would never call on the phone. I love that I can keep up with their lives with relative ease on facebook or other social media outlets. I also love that facebook allows you to develop friendships more slowly. I'm a rather reserved person until I know someone, so it's much easier for me to seem interesting (and have things to talk about) when I'm not put on the spot.
- I am thankful for my boyfriend and my kitteh. Ah, the men in my life, they are good. Wee Watson and I have been together 12 years (since he was about five months old) and he has been my best cat friend and faithful mascot. BF and I just had our five year anniversary, which is bonkers because I still don't feel like running away.
I promise he's not actually morbidly obese--it's the angle
So many things...some the same as you...my health, my job, kitties and a partner in life who supports and loves me just as I am...
ReplyDeleteI'm also thankful for my family and friends who have made the tough times bearable, the good times wonderful, and who have taught me, through their own actions and examples, the value of perseverance and inner strength