I like November for many reasons (boots, chunky sweaters and No-Shave-November), but fashion aside, I like November because it encourages many people to be more aware of all of the things they are thankful for in life. Like many, I go through my days, weeks and months without giving thanks for all of the amazing things in my life but I would like to spend this month doing just the opposite: being grateful. So, this might be corny to some of you, but it is important to me to have a reminder of all of the good in life and to have an avenue to share these things.
1: I am very thankful for Ryan and the fact that I have found someone I love so much who just so happens to love me too
2: I am thankful for my family, both alive and deceased, and for all of the great memories that we have shared
3: I am thankful for my friends who have seen me at my worst and still love me all the same
4: I am thankful to be graduating with a job, especially when they are so hard to come by
5: I am thankful for whoever created Flamin' Hot Cheetos (it has been one of those days)
6: Today I am thankful to live in a country who gives voice to all it's citizens, regardless of age, race and gender
7: I am thankful for my sweet dog, Gus, and the fact that he is a happy and healthy little boy
8: I am thankful for everyone, past and present, who have served our country
9: I am thankful for this freakishly gorgeous weather and the fact that I have the day off, enabling me spend time outside enjoying everything!
10: I am thankful that Ryan made it back from South Africa safe and sound
11: I am thankful for the little bit of sleet we got today, giving me a glimpse of winter
12: I am thankful for having a fiance who is actually semi-into wedding planning
13: I am thankful for my parents and what would be their 31 years of marriage, having such great role models is a neat thing
14: I am thankful for the ability to learn from my mistakes
15: I am thankful that 1 month from now I will have graduated with my masters!
16: I am thankful that having Fridays off allowed me to see Twilight this afternoon
17: I am thankful that I had the energy to workout today
18: I am thankful for a lazy day during which I can get caught up on work
19: I am thankful for Ryan's family and the fact that I can call them my own in just a few short months
20: I am thankful for the fact that I have a job that allows me to give back
21: I am thankful that we got upgraded to 1st class for our flight to Detroit
22: I am thankful for the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving with some of the people I am most thankful for
23: I am thankful for beer
24: I am thankful for having a future mother in law and sisters in law who are kind and loving enough to throw me a wonderful bridal shower
25: I am thankful for the little bit of snowfall that we got in Michigan
26: I am thankful for a safe, easy and bump-free flight back to KC
27: I am thankful for making the required amount of hours necessary for my internship
28: I am thankful for colleagues that are both helpful and friendly
29: I am thankful for coffee and a wide array of yummy flavored creamers
30: I am thankful for being able to find the time to make it to the gym and work out today, swimming laps what just what I needed for a little bit of clarity
