Thankful Tuesday!

Round 4 this is the last sha-bang!

November 21: 

My cellphone. It's extremely materialistic but the truth is without it I would be lost, it is my line of communication with the world, my day planner, phone book, camera, source of entertainment and a really great distraction in awkward situations.

November 22:

The Beef's beard, it's amazing and it gets more amazing by the day. It is all that is man and if he wasn't so damn wonderful I might just pack up and run away with it.

November 23:

My creativity/crafyness, the ability to make something nifty from random things is not something every one can do, I am grateful that I was lucky enough to have that gift.

November 24:

My friends, the people who have broken though my shell to find the real me, the ones I can laugh with and kill time with. The ones who come to me for advice or value my two cents. The ones who recognize my crappy attempts at keeping in touch as a personality flaw not a malicious act against them. The ones with whom it feels as though nothing as changed no matter how much times goes by.

November 25:

My family. I come from a very large group of people who all happen to be wonderful in their own special ways. Despite distance or lack of contact, whenever we get together I find myself instantly feeling at home.

November 26:

The Big Cheese, my father, the man who bestowed upon me an insane work ethic, an fabulous sense of humor and an intense love of tacky Christmas decorations.

November 27:

My brother, evil little stinker that he is, having him in my life has helped shaped who I am and opened up my eyes to behind the scenes looks at walks of life I wouldn't otherwise be privy to.

I'm just going to jump ahead and finish out the month because I'm already in Christmas Mode.

November 28:

My bitches, they know who they are. A very special group of the finest women you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting, Without whom I may have lost my sanity over the last few years.

November 29:
My mother, she's gone from caregiver, to arch nemesis, to friend. She's always there when I need her  no matter the reason. Sounding board for social issues, work questions, craft projects, etc.

November 30:
Last, but most certainly not least is The Beef. My best friend, my partner in crime, my favorite person in the entire world. Without him my world would be so much less colorful, far less interesting and not nearly as balanced.


I really enjoyed doing this and to be honest I could have gone on a lot longer. I truly am a blessed individual. 

And what are you thankful for? 

Thankful Tuesday!

Alright, round 3! I hope your Thanksgiving plans are finalized.

November 14: 

Books. What's not to love about something that allows you to spend time in another world while expanding your vocabulary? 

November 15:

Music. Sometimes you just don't have the ability to express yourself, music never seems to fail me.

November 16:

Writing. Just the simple act of getting thoughts out there, be it for your eyes only or the world. If I didn't have the ability to write I don't know who I would be.

November 17:

Bubble baths, now that I don't have a bathtub I am fully aware of how much they mean to me.

November 18:

Water, and not just clean drinking water that so many in the world have to go without, but living by a lake. Something about the water soothes me and makes me feel complete.

November 19:

Facebook. Without that annoying little social networking tool I wouldn't have the slightest clue what any of my cousins who I love with all my soul were up to. My ability to keep in touch with people is embarrassingly pitiful. It's not for lack of caring, more like social awkwardness.

November 20:
Digital cameras. So many memories have been lost and forgotten due to lack of documentation or rolls of film going undeveloped. Having a camera around almost constantly helps preserve memories that may have blown away with the sands of time.

And what are you thankful for? 

Thankful Tuesday!

Alright, here we go, Round 2 of what I'm thankful for.

November 7: 

I am thankful for financial stability. These are hard times for many, those crushed under a mountain of debt, living paycheck to paycheck, barely scraping by. I've been there, I know full well how awful it can be.

November 8:

As a part 2 to the previous days thought, I'm thankful for the financial goals I've accomplished over the last few years. I'm thankful for the knowledge I've gained and the decisions I've made.

November 9:

My good health, both physically and mentally. This hasn't always been the case but now that I'm right as rain I refuse to take it for granted.

November 10:

Living in southern New England, in my opinion it's the prettiest place in the country. Plus, we've got all 4 seasons for nearly equal amounts of time.

November 11:

Being an American. I have nothing against other countries, but I happen to love mine and the people who dedicate their lives to protecting it. This is in honor of Veterans Day and my 2 veteran grandfathers who are no longer with us (one of which passed away on 11/11).

November 12:

Sunshine, as the days grow shorter and colder there is something so rejuvenating about the sun on your face.

November 13:
Camping and the fact that I have people willing to experience it with me.

And what are you thankful for? 

Thankful Tuesday!

A recent trend on facebook has people posting one thing they are Thankful for every day for the month of November. I remember this last year and that most people didn't keep up with it. I thought I might have a better shot at it if I did it here and made my lists weekly. This is obviously aslo a really good way to jump on this particular band wagon 6 days late.

November 1: 

My job, I am so thankful for my job as a CNA it's not even funny. 

I've found myself in a situation where I'm making a difference in the lives of others everyday and finding fulfillment that I've never experienced.

November 2:

My car, not to toot it's own horn but I made it from Maryland to Connecticut on a half a tank of gas this weekend. 

November 3:

My outlook on life, shaped by everything that has ever happened to me and everyone I've ever come in contact with, I've finally managed a way to look on the bright side of situations. Life is so much more enjoyable when you're not cranky all of the time. Stopping to smell the roses isn't something to scoff at.

November 4:

My house, it may not be big but it's private space that I get to share with my favorite person in the entire world. I like to think of it as my training course for when we eventually find ourselves in a bigger place. In the past six months I've learned so much about running a household, this experience has been invaluable. 

November 5:

My sense of humor, finding laughter in almost every situation is what keeps me going.

November 6:

My Blog, I may not update it as often as I'd like but it's a great place to sound off and something I really enjoy looking back on every so often. 

And what are you thankful for? 

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