I love this time of year. While I don’t celebrate the holidays for religious reasons, I do tend to get swept away in the giving and loving spirit that comes right around Thanksgiving and keeps flowing all the way until New Year’s. Not to mention the food, the booze and the shindigs! It really is the Most Wonderful time of Year!
{Look Who’s Coming to Dinner}
Because I get so filled with the spirit of gratitude, I’ve been reflecting on the things that I am thankful for. A lot has happened over the last year (some good, some bad) and I am truly grateful for all that I have and have come through. While this list could go on forever here are 10 things that I am thankful for.
1. Employment
In a recession, in which several of my friends fell victim, I’m ecstatic about having survived and been able to remain not only employed but start a new position in online marketing that is closely aligned with my career goals.
2. Tried & True Friends
I can count my good friends on one hand and for that I am grateful. The women in my life are all dynamic and have my back through and through.
3. Meeting Like-Minded People
Over the last few months I have been meeting tons of like-minded people and cultivating these new friendships is both thrilling and inspiring.
4. Building a Business
I’ve put my online vintage store on the back burner for some time now, but now I have some free time to spend working on it and growing it and I’m so excited about all of the ideas I want to put into action including upcoming photo-shoots and of course shopping for vintage clothing!
5. A Mother only I could Love
My mother and I are like mental twins. We’re both Virgos and it’s eerie how much we think and act alike. With that said, we do bump heads (Virgos are stubborn) but she’s always there when I need her and for that I thank God.
6. Having a Roof over my Head
In a country where 1 in 50 people is homeless or living in a shelter, I can’t express how thankful I am to have a place to call my home.
7. Freelance Work
Lately, I’ve been working on a lot of freelance opportunities and it has been keeping me very busy! We all know Virgos are workaholics and while I’m stressed at times I wouldn’t have it any other way.
8. Stylish Thought Readers
Because they rock my socks! I can’t say it enough, but without my readers this blog would a jumble of noise. You guys add clarity, leave amazingly thoughtful comments and keep me writing. You guys complete me and it is my hope that I give as much to you as you give to me.
9. A Patience for Love
While I’ve been single for some time now, I’m not bitter and for that I’m thankful. Nothing worse than a stank, bitter woman! All of my past relationships have taught me a great deal and the biggest lesson I’ve learned is patience. Love isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s all around us.
10. My Passion for Life
The beginning of 2010 was pretty rough, but with the help of family and friends I finally feel like I’ve come back to my old, joyful self! The best is yet to come and I’m loving life, all of the amazing people in it and the great opportunities here.
