Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I guess that would make today Thanksgiving Eve Day. So on this Thanksgiving Eve Day, I’d like to spend some time writing about things in my life that I am grateful for aside from the typical My Health, A Roof Over My Head, My Family, etc. Not that I am not appreciative for those things, because I most certainly am. Those big ones just always get all of the glory, and I’d like to give some well deserved attention to smaller things that I am grateful to have in my life.
Music Dick Clark once said, “Music is the soundtrack to our lives.” Most songs that I hear take me back to a certain period of my life. They bring back emotions and memories. Last night on the way to Sushi Boy’s house, “Piece of My Heart” by Janis Joplin came on the radio. I cranked it up and wailed along with Janis. Janis Joplin brought back memories of my mom, sister and I cruising up the river on a summer’s day, with the windows down and hair flapping in the wind. Us screaming our hearts out and living in the moment. Music is one of my favorite things in the world, and something that has always been a part of my life. I’m grateful that both my mom and dad brought music into our lives regularly.
Text Messages I love the freedom of being able to send and receive short little snippets without having a full on conversation with someone. It makes my heart beat little bit quicker when I get a text message from Sushi Boy in the middle of the day that says, “I’m so lucky to have you in my life. You make me so happy!” Or a text from my sister that says, “Our mom met a new man at WalMart. LOL” (Unfortunately that is a real text message I got on Monday!)
My Work PeepsYesterday after I picked C up from school I brought him into the office with me, as he didn’t want to go to the sitters (there are just young kids there now, and he gets bored.) Where most offices would really look down on an employee for bringing their 8 year old into the office for the afternoon, mine encouraged it. One of my bosses told me, “Of course that’s ok. You can bring him in whenever you like!” Another walked up to us and said, “Who is this handsome man following you around? Our new employee?!?” and shook my sons hand. It is so nice to work for and with people who really have a strong sense of family.
Sushi BoyIt has been a very long time since I have had a man in my life who I felt connected to and trusted with my heart. I haven’t been able to fully give my heart to someone in a very, very long time. Having Sushi Boy in my life has brought me back from a land of pessimism and cynicism I didn’t even know I was in. Every day with him is better than the day before. We can talk about the future together and it isn’t awkward or uncomfortable. It is just something we both know…that in our future, we will be together.
And last, but certainly not least:
My Family and Friends I couldn’t not do it. My family and my friends are such an amazing part of my life, I couldn’t leave them off of this list. Life hasn’t been picture perfect for me (not that I would expect it to be) but my friends and family have seen me through the ups and downs. They are the my rock and my inspiration. I am lucky to have such great people in my life, and everyday I am thankful for them.
What are some non-traditional things that you are Thankful for this Thanksgiving? I’d love to hear what you are grateful for this year!
Enjoy your day of thanks!
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