Happy Thanksgiving!!!
As many of you know I’m not a big fan of most holidays. I usually get Thai food for Thanksgiving, spend the day playing videogames, and think about the people that I care about.
So, here are 10 things I am thankful for this year.
- My daughter – Although my daughter doesn’t really look like a Woodbridge and is much more outgoing than I am, she did inherit my sense of humor and my crazy laugh. She makes me laugh all the time. The other day she said, “I don’t want to take karate because I don’t know how to break bricks with my forehead”. She’s also kind, has a lot of empathy, is well behaved and is just a lot of fun to be around.
- My job – I am thankful that I am able to earn a living working from home. I am doing work that I enjoy, my schedule is flexible and I have a lot more time with my daughter than I used to.
- Weight Loss – I am thankful that I have had the discipline to stick to my diet and exercise routine and am steadily losing a pound a week, I have more energy and I feel more confident. I ran into a friend recently that I hadn’t seen in a couple of months and she told me that “I looked great – very fit”. Hearing that was really awesome.
- Friends with Ex – My ex-husband, who is my daughter’s father, and I have become friends again. I am really happy about this because for the longest time he was my best friend and really know one knows me better than he does. When we weren’t getting along I really missed our friendship and being able to talk to him. The three of us have been spending more time together.
- Car Independence – I am thankful that I live somewhere where I don’t need a car. I walk, bike, take public transportation, and occasionally rent a car. Yes, getting groceries can be a pain but I mostly shop at local businesses and at the Farmer’s Market. It’s rare to see me out and about without a full backpack.
- The Internet – It’s hard to remember back before the Internet but a lot of things were a pain. Things like contacting colleges for information and applications, getting basic information about a movie, buying concert tickets … etc. Before the internet, I had no interest in computers and remember saying that I would never use one. That makes me laugh now – computers and the internet allow me to correspond with people all over the world and earn a living. (Before I had children I also said I wanted 5 of them so I’ve been known to make statements that were the complete opposite of my reality ;-)
- West Philadelphia – It’s taken me 15 years but I finally feel like a Philadelphian. Granted, I am most into my own neighborhood. Within just a couple of blocks I have a wonderful park and farmer’s market, a tiny market that sells almost everything I want including their famous tofu hoagies, easy access to public transportation, diverse and eclectic neighbors, a wonderful public school, the University of Pennsylvania, and so much more.
- Vermont – I am thankful that my brothers kept my Mom’s house in Vermont and that I still have beautiful and remote place to spend time when I need to get out of the city.
- My brothers – I am thankful that I have them, that they aren’t too far away and the they are relatively happy and healthy.
- You – I am thankful that you are visiting this site and reading this article. I appreciate your ongoing support.
photo credit: Lawrence OP
Kim, I am thankful for you. For your honesty, your willingness to share your expertise, for your teaching strategies, for the help you have given me in keeping my blog working, for your motivating posts…. a pound a week, I’m sliding, my friend and need to get refocused and I do know your tips of using the Daily Plate on Live Strong… but I don’t do it all the time Congratulations on many fronts! and Happy Thanksgiving!
.-= Julie Walraven´s last blog ..Giving up control =-.
Hi Julie – Happy Thanksgiving! And thank you so much for all of the kind words and for the support.
Halloween – New Years isn’t the best time to start a weight loss program. Today I read that a lot of people will eat 4,000 calories today – I can’t imagine :-)
I hope you have a great day.
Awesome article. These are 10 great things to be thankful for. Having known Alex for a while now, you’ve picked a good #1 for your list. :-)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Jim – Coming from a non-kid type of person that’s quite a compliment for Alex ;-)
Happy thanks giving Kim :) and nice thanking post as well… A few things I already knew (like your passion for games, internet and how much you avoid cars… Sounds like the weight loosing goals are on track. Congrats on that as well..
.-= Ajith Edassery´s last blog ..KPMRS.com – Keyword Position Monitoring Report Service =-.
Hi Ajith – Thank you!!
The weight loss is on track but is really slowing down – I’m trying to ignore the scale and keep telling myself that I am putting on more muscles ;-)
Super list, Kim!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
xo
.-= Jannie Funster´s last blog ..10 Top Blogging Addiction Signs + Recommended Treatments =-.
Hi Jannie – Thanks! Hope you had a great day :-)
I’m thankful for you too!
You and your posts helped me get though some of the worst WordPress related issues I had to deal with. I still refer to some of your older posts (saved in delicious) Keep up the good work! :)
.-= Carla´s last blog ..Three Things I’m Thankful For =-.
Hi Carla – Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
Oh – I go back to my own articles too – my memory isn’t what it used to be ;-)
I love this post! Happy Thanksgiving. What a beautiful holiday.
.-= vered | blogger for hire´s last blog ..Crispy, Golden Potato Latkes =-.
Hi Vered – I hope you have a great Thanksgiving too :-)
Hi Kim – Happy Thanksgiving. It sounds like you’re having a wonderful life right now – which is great – you deserve it.
And well done on the weight loss and moving to work from home full-time.
Hi Cath – Overall it’s good. It’s simple but good.
A very nice list Kim and a Happy (belated) Thanksgiving to you!
.-= Dennis Edell´s last blog ..Are You Thankful For Your Blogging Community? =-.
Hi Dennis – Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving!
Loving this post! In fact, I should have a thankful list every day to remind myself about gratefulness. It’s the little things in life, what we experienced that made life so exciting and appreciative. Seems to me you’re having a great life, Kim. ^^ Best wishes!
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Hi – Thank you! I try to appreciate the little things :-)
I am thankful that I searched on Google for some how-to (WordPress styling) post on your blog, clicked on the home page and found this post…and ultimately your blog. Great list. I especially appreciate #4 and #5 (am automobile-less, though happily married).
Happy Thanksgiving,
Dan
Hi Dan – Thank you so much for your comment. I’m glad your search found my site and that you enjoyed this post enough to comment.
Congrats on being car-free :-)
And I hope you found the answer to your WordPress question.
I like #1. We have three of those and love the heck out of them! :)
.-= Colleen´s last blog ..Kennewick Real Estate =-.
Hi Colleen – I think I’ll stick with the one ;-)