Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I've been thinking a lot about all the things I am thankful for. A lot of my Facebook friends have been posting what they're grateful for daily. But, since I'm definitely not that dedicated, I thought it'd be fun for me to just do ONE blog post and write 30 things I'm grateful for. Seems so much more productive this way :)
I'm Thankful For...
1)
Family & Friends
I know, I know... Obviously. But really, I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have my
amazing,
FUN,
crazy family. I truly am so blessed to have been born into [and married into] incredible families that I love so, so much.
2)
Just NICE People
This really is such a huge thing to me! Especially since I've dealt with the public my whole working life. I've been around people who are just plain MEAN to strangers, and this behavior is absolutely 100% unacceptable. So to all you who are truly kind people [to those you know well and to people you've never met], I SO much appreciate you!
3)
A Decent Place To Live
Don't get me wrong, there are dozens of things about my apartment that I cannot stand... Even the fact that it is
an apartment. BUT, I really truly am so grateful that we live in a decent, well-maintained place. I'm so glad that we don't have to live in some ghetto apartment and I'm so grateful that [for the most part] our neighbors aren't totally crazy. But most of all, I'm thankful we have somewhere to live at all.
4)
My Beliefs & Standards
I am so thankful that I have something I believe in. I know my life would be lost and I wouldn't have much direction in life without my beliefs. It's hard for me to see others [who so obviously don't have any standards for themselves] get mixed up with drugs and breaking the law and I see friends' lives fall apart. I am so thankful that I believe in the standards I do.
5)
The Summer Sun
This is the time of year when I am very grateful for the summer sun! I miss it desperately! I could live with only this one season for my whole life if it was possible!
6)
My Physical Abilities
I know a lot of my blogging recently has been complaining about my sad knee. But I really need to express how thankful I am that that's all that's wrong with me. Something this fixable, I should never be complaining. Things could always, always be worse. I am so thankful that I
WILL have the chance to run my first half marathon. I can do so many things that some physically can't. So for this, I am extremely grateful.
7)
GOOD Doctors
I have had many BAD doctor experiences... Doctors who flat out tell me they don't know what's wrong within 5 minutes of meeting me, or doctors who couldn't care ANY less. But when I find the good doctors, they are the ones that make me SO thankful. The hopeful and helpful doctors. Thank you!
8)
Animals
If you know me
at all, then you know how much I love animals. I love animals more than people most days! You can't find a bigger animal-lover. I don't know what I'd do without my love for my fluffy friends :)
9)
My Future Kids
I know this is a few years away, but I am already so thankful for my future children. I can't wait to make so many fun memories and to teach them. I'm thankful for you, my little angels!
10)
Money
I know how cliche this sounds, but think about it. Really, what would we do without money?! I am very thankful that Jared and I are not struggling financially. And that's saying something in this economy. By
no means are we wealthy, that's for sure, but I'm so thankful that we aren't going without. Even though I'm not saving as much as I used to [obviously, I'm married now!], I tend to stress over our savings account much more than I should. I truly am thankful we have savings at all.
11)
Colors
What would this world be like in black and white?! I am so grateful for the colorful world we live in!
12)
Blogging
So silly to say, but I really am thankful for this! I feel like it has helped me get a lot of my feelings out and it has relieved a lot of stress. I am the kind of person who needs to get everything out to feel any better. And I feel like this is the perfect way for me to do that. Although I do keep a more personal journal, this is just more fun sometimes! :)
13)
Pictures
I am so thankful for my picture-taking obsession :) I know Jared sometimes wants to throw the camera out the window [what a stinker], but I'm glad that we have so many memories that we can actually look at and reminisce over.
14)
Fruits & Veggies
...and more importantly, my [for the most part] good eating habits. I love fruits and veggies, I could snack on them all day!
15)
Technology
It really gives me anxiety to think about what I would do without technology! I mean, cell phones, the Internet, etc... These are all fairly new technologies! Let's just say, I was definitely meant to be born into this technological age ;) I would be lost without it.
16)
Music
I am so grateful for all kinds of music. When I'm feeling upset, just turning on the radio can make things completely turn around. It can make me calm, make me happy, make me energetic, etc. It's just a good thing!
17)
Utah
I am SO thankful that I live in Utah! Honestly, there are few other places in this world that are as gorgeous as Utah. Every time I'm out with Jared and I see the mountains, I can't help but tell him how much I love living here. Too often we take for granted this beautiful state in which we live.
18)
Thunder & Lightning Storms
One of my favorite things is to watch lightning with Jared. In some strange way, I find it relaxing and mesmerizing. It always reminds me of God's great power and how small and insignificant I am in this world [not in a bad way]. And for those reminders, I am thankful.
19)
Non-Judgmental People
I think this is one quality that 99% of people out there lack. I know I have my days, we all do, but this is one thing I pride myself on. It is not our place to judge others. Period. So for those of you who try your best not to, I am SO thankful for you!
20)
My Job
There are always things that we dislike [or even hate] about our jobs. Whether it's a difficult schedule, co-workers you don't like, etc, etc. There's always something. But I really am so grateful that I have a job at all. Let alone, that I
enjoy my job! I absolutely love the people I currently work with and we have so much fun.
21)
The Good Mood "Being Grateful" Puts Me In!
I think everyone needs to be more grateful in their
daily lives! Not just in November. Including me. It just makes me happier. :)
22)
My Health
We have nothing if we do not have our health. Perfect example, Steve Jobs. I am so thankful that I am healthy and have the desire to take good care of my body.
23)
Deodorant
Need I say more?? This world would be one smelly place without it! So GOSH, am I thankful!
24)
Where I've Been
I really am thankful that I've had the ability to travel with my family and Jared. It is absolutely a passion of mine to travel, and I'm grateful that I've been able to go to some great places!
25)
Please & Thank You
These words seem to be slowly [or quickly] disappearing. But when people tell me please and thank you, it really makes me so happy! So for you "please and thank you" users, thank YOU!
26)
My Knowledge
Not only am I thankful for what I've been taught in school, but I'm so thankful for what my parents, my family, my friends, Jared... what EVERYONE has taught me throughout my life.
27)
To Live By Family
We are SO lucky to have every single one of our family members in Utah. The farthest member is in Highland. It is such a blessing to be able to be a part of everyone's lives, and I'm so thankful they're all a part of mine.
28)
Exercise
I can't believe how much running has become a part of my life. Gross, right? But I'm so thankful that I've found something that helps me relieve my stress and, at the same time, get and stay fit!
29)
People Who Don't Complain
Wow, I am most certainly a complainer at times. And nothing will bring down morale more than someone who is constantly complaining!! So for those of you who hardly ever complain [although I'm sure you have reasons to at times!], thank you for setting an example for me!
30)
My Sweet, Sweet Husband
Last, but not least [actually exact opposite], my adorable hubby. I really do not know where I'd be in my life without him! It's because of him that I wanted to go to college in the first place, and it's because of him that I got through my darkest days, aka "rock bottom" in life. So literally, I DO NOT know where I would be without him.
I AM SO THANKFUL!
