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Things I'm Thankful for in 2016:
--I've got a better half who's great to me and for me. I haven't always been with someone who was both (or either), so this is a welcome change. Many people don't have someone special at all. Some who are married can't even say that. How many miserable unmarried people do you know? I know some happily married people--and I know some that make you wonder.
--Jackson the Greyhound is 14 and still living the high life. Which, for him, revolves around eating and sleeping, and going for strolls and rides.
--My good career and benefits. Lots of people don't have either of those, too.
--Purpose outside of my job. I have someone and something to come home to. Many come home to a TV or computer. I have those (and I have blogs), but I have more, thank God. I know too many couch potatoes and phone slaves. No thanks.
--Creative ability. Not all the writing sells, but that's okay. Keep on keeping on. Boredom is a death to me, so I really appreciate this. I'll throw hobbies into this, too, as I think they're a branch of creativity.
--Respectful neighbors.
--Not too many financial pitfalls, though I probably need brake work as I'm typing this.
What I Want to Say I'm Thankful for in 2017:
--Better time management skills. I should be writing more, and more consistently.
--That the USA hasn't come under chaos or martial law by this time next year. I hope I look back upon this next year and chastise myself for worrying too much. We'll see.
--That the better half and Jackson are as happy with me then as they are now. Or happier!
What're you thankful for?
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
It's been almost a week since Thanksgiving, but it's still November so I figured a comment would still be acceptable.
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for those in my life who mean the most to me. My special someone and my pet. Having those two to come home to have been such a blessing.
I am thankful for the roof over my head, the food on my table, the heat that comes on when it's cold, the walks I take with my dog, the safety I feel in my neighborhood, the supervisor who I get along with, the text messages and facebook posts that keep me connected to my sisters, the phone calls I'm still able to share with my mother, the poor eyesight I have which is better than no eyesight, for all the great movies I watched this year, those summer nights at McCoy Stadium, and for the bay window I can put my Christmas tree in front of.
Those are all awesome things to be thankful for. And it's never a bad time to be thankful! Thanks for commenting!
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