Day 30

Whoops... never posted day 30 - here it is a week late

I am thankful for delcious yummy fantastic food.  There so many wonderful items and I love trying them all... yum yum yum.

Day 29

I am thankful for three day weekends.  I am thankful that my job allows me to have such a flexible work schedule where I can experience them much more often.  They really make me love life so much more.

Day 28

I am thankful for ice cream.  Delicious Delicious ice cream.  It comes in so many flavors and configurations... yum yum yum.

Day 27

I am thankful that I finally consolidated my student loans.  Hate the fact that I have them, but so happy that they are consolidated... (well that the application or whatever is in)

Day 26

I am thankful for chili... yummy yummy chili.  I especially love Chili 3-ways from Steak n Shake and Chili macs I make at home or chili dogs.  Chili is so delicious (although some people mess it up in my opinion) but I love how everyone has their own recipe... and loves it their unique way.  Chili is definitely something to be thankful for!

Day 25

I am thankful for my awesome iphone... and my laptop although is drives me bonkers.  I love being able to play a game whenever or be connected to Facebook or get a text or watch shows I missed online or shop or whatever.  Technology is amazing and I'm thankful I get to live in a generation that has so much of it.  (although generations from now might not agree)

Day 24

I am thankful for board games and other family game opportunities.  I could play board games forever and ever - I love them.  I love having a group of people playing a good game.  I have quite the board game collection in storage - love love love them.

Day 23

whoops... got a little behind on these...

I am thankful to live in St. Louis.  I really truly love this city and so happy that nearly all my family lives here.  Some people may complain about St. Louis - especially the goofy weather, but I think that just adds to its charm. 

Day 22

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Today, on Thanksgiving I am thankful for all  my life's blessings.  I am happy I am  who I am in the place that I am with the family and friends that I have.  I am so lucky for so many small circumstances that just make my life so very wonderful.

Day 21

I am thankful for randomly getting off work early.  Sometimes that little bit of extra time just makes life so much better.  It may only be an extra hour, but dang it - I'm thankful for it!

Day 20

I am thankful for television.  There are so many great TV shows to watch that I can't even watch them all.  I am thankful for my all time favorite Survivor.  I am thankful for all the silly reality shows I watch, I'm thankful for the shows I watch with Dan and those that I rewatch over and over again b/c they are so great.  I am even thankful for the tv shows that currently exist but I don't watch yet.

Day 19

I am thankful for my divorce.  That may seem like a weird thing to be thankful for, but it's really given me a second chance at things.  I have been able to build stronger relationships with my family and friends.  I have been able to meet new people.  I have be able to experience things I couldn't have while married (like family vacations.)  And I was able to pay off a lot of my debt (student loans will never go away sadly) and start a good savings to set myself up for success in life instead of drowning in debt forever.  I also don't miss him as much as I thought I would, which is uplifting.  I am thankful that I was given this opportunity.

Day 18

I am thankful to have a car that is paid off and that I really really like.  I know by calling the car out in this post is probably going to jinx me... but I'm really happy to have the ol' Cobalt... it's been a very good and reliable car.

Day 17

I am thankful for all my other friends that have been there for me in a small way or a big way.  I did lose a friend over the course of this year, which was upsetting and disappointing... but so many others stepped up and I know I am blessed to have them in my life.

Day 16

I am really thankful for my good friend Liz.  I've known her forever and got to be the maid of honor at her wedding.  We just understand each other and have so much fun.  She also really helped me through the last year and I love her so much for it.  I'm lucky to have her in my life.

Day 15

I am thankful for my friend Susan.  We've known each other a long time and she's a really great friend.  I really enjoy hanging out and talking to her.  We have a lot of fun.   She's really helped me over the last year and I appreciate and love her so much

Day 14

I am thankful for my good friend Michelle.  Most every Wednesday night I got over to her place and watch Survivor and other random reality shows.  She has a crazy taste in television and whenever I go over there we just talk and laugh and talk and laugh and eat pizza.  I'm so happy that I met her.

Day 13

I am thankful for my two adorable cats, Pretty Kitty and Stitch. They each have their own unique personalities which I love.  You can just tell they love being around me.  They are the sweetest.

Day 12

I am thankful for my unique boyfriend, Dan.  He's such a unique person, but he's a great guy and makes the best food.  He makes me happy and I'm so happy that we are together.

Day 11

I am thankful that I have known all four of my grandparents.  While I currently only have two still living I have known and loved all four of my grandparents.  My grandpa on my mom's side died about 11 years ago.  He was such an interesting and fun person and I miss him all the time.  My grandma on my dad's side passed away one year ago and she was such a sweet and caring person.  She was a wonderful cook too.  My grandma on my mom's side is still alive and such a great woman.  I'm so happy I still get to spend time with her, like our recent trip to Eureka Springs.  Finally, my grandpa on my dad's side is a sweet man and a WWII Veteran.  I'm so proud and honored to have to in my life.

I am very lucky to have all four of these very different but very amazing people.

Day 10

I am thankful for random nice weather days.  In St. Louis the weather changes all the time, but after it's been particularly cold or hot and then a nice day happens randomly that day is wonderful... like today.  Sometimes the weather changes are bad, but I love these type of weather changes.

Day 9

I am thankful for all the other members of my fabulous family.  Yes, I've called specific ones out, but I am truly blessed to have so many wonderful family members in my life.  From my aunts (and uncles) who who are unique, funny and sweet, to my cousins who are some of my bestest friends.  Whenever we get together in a group it just reminds me how lucky I am to have this particular family.  They are the reason I have so many wonderful memories growing up and they shape how I want my someday family to be.

Day 8

I am thankful that I have a job.  Not only that, I work at a place that I love and want to spend my entire career.  It's not always easy to get that lucky so young in my career.  I feel like I'm in a really good position now and working with people who want me to succeed.  I am learning so much and getting my name out there in many more ways.  I love working for the VA and I am so thankful I was given this opportunity in life.

Day 7

Today I am thankful that I got to know my uncle Steve.  Fifteen years ago today my uncle passed away from cancer.  I am so grateful that I got to share so much time and experiences with him.  He has touched my life.  I miss him all the time and I wonder from time-to-time what a relationship with him as an older adult would be like.  Or how different our family dynamics may be.  He was a wonderful uncle and I'm thankful that I have so many fantastic memories of him.

Day 6

Since it's election day, today I am thankful that I live in America.  Some people really complain about things in America, but I am so happy that I get to live in such a wonderful country... one where I get to vote on things I care about.  There are so many great things in this country and I've only seen and experienced a small amount of the fabulous things this country has to offer and I'm so thankful for that.  Hopefully in the future I'll get to experience even more.

Day 5

I am thankful to have a wonderful step-family which includes a fabulous step-mom, Janet, two step-sisters, Rachel and Adriane, a step-brother, Connor, and a step-brother-in-law Chad and nephew Charlie.  These members have been a big part of my life.  I have loved having them around and makes me realize that I really enjoy being a part of a large family.  Everyone with this hasn't always been easy but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Day 4

I am thankful for my fabulous little sister Lindsey.  She is growing into an amazing woman.  I've gotten to watch her grow up over the last (almost) 20 years and I love the person she's becoming (and is).  She is strong and funny and has a wonderful personality and we share a lot of interests.  I'm so happy that she's my little sister as with my brother, she enriches my life.

Day 3

I am thankful for my wonderful brother, Keith.  He's my younger brother by about 2 years.  He is just so freaking knowledgeable.  I love being able to go to him for weird questions and answers to hypothetical law related questions.  He's funny and interesting and could hold a conversation with just about anyone.  I am so happy that I get to call him brother and that he is in my life.  He truly enriches it.

Day 2

I am  thankful to have a fantastic father.  He has always been so involved and caring.  Recently, he's been so helpful in getting me through a  rough time and I appreciate everything he has done so much.  He's weird and goofy which I love.  He's smart and very knowledgeable.  Both of my parent have make me who I am today and I'm so happy to have them as parents.  Color me lucky!

Day 1 (and intro)

I've seen this go around on Facebook in the last day... in the 30 days of November to write about 30 things I'm thankful for.  I think it will be fun, a nice way to blog every day for 30 days and to recognize some of the important things in my life.

It's always good to take time and realize all the wonderful things that I have... and November being Thanksgiving month - how perfect!!

In full disclosure I'm doing this intro post, entry one and entry two on November 2nd... but that's only a single day late so not too bad right??  But I am post-dating it to November 1st.

I am extremely thankful to have the mom that I do.  She's so amazing in so many ways and the older I  get the more I realize just how special she is.  Not all moms are as wonderful as she is.  She is thoughtful and loving and creative and smart and just truly amazing.  She is one of my best friends