I have several Facebook friends who are participating in the "Thirty
Days of Thankfulness" this November via their status updates. I figure
it's a good bandwagon to jump on, but I am opting to do it here instead (I will
inevitably miss days, and it is just easier to catch up on a blog.)
November 1: Not gonna lie, I was so tired on Thursday--I was grateful for espresso. You think I'm starting out lame right out of the gate, don't you? "She should be thankful Iran hasn't launched a nuke at anyone, and she's throwing out coffee." Well...yeah. I am. The coffee place in the hospital where I work is amazing. The amount of money I spend there is not amazing. On a dark morning, there is nothing better than walking over to the baristas for a vanilla latte, maybe with a little honey in it. It gives me some exercise, a chance to talk football with the valet, and the windows overlooking the garden are a beautiful connection to urban St. Paul. Along with the espresso shots, I am thankful for the handful of people I typically cross paths with on that morning walk.
November 2: Dr. Mark Askew. Who is this mystery man I have never mentioned, you ask? The surgeon who repaired both my torn ACLs--our first (of six) trips into the OR together happened on November 2, 1995. Why am I able to hike, ski, run, suffer through P90X, or wear high heels? Because of this guy.
November 3: I have a whole list today! One thing I am grateful for is a quirk I inherited from my mom. Her body makes an abundance of platelets, and mine does, too. I gave some away this morning--I hope they help a sick person feel good enough to make memories with a loved one, or to see a sunrise. Then I had lunch with my cousin and her daughter, who I haven't seen in way too long. We wrapped today up with a recipe for chicken tortilla soup my friend Amy gave me. I still have the copy with all her handwritten notes on it, and it is one of our favorite meals. So, I am thankful that she was willing to share it.
Negativity is easy...but gratitude is easier. Looking forward to hearing what YOU are grateful for throughout November, too.
November 1: Not gonna lie, I was so tired on Thursday--I was grateful for espresso. You think I'm starting out lame right out of the gate, don't you? "She should be thankful Iran hasn't launched a nuke at anyone, and she's throwing out coffee." Well...yeah. I am. The coffee place in the hospital where I work is amazing. The amount of money I spend there is not amazing. On a dark morning, there is nothing better than walking over to the baristas for a vanilla latte, maybe with a little honey in it. It gives me some exercise, a chance to talk football with the valet, and the windows overlooking the garden are a beautiful connection to urban St. Paul. Along with the espresso shots, I am thankful for the handful of people I typically cross paths with on that morning walk.
November 2: Dr. Mark Askew. Who is this mystery man I have never mentioned, you ask? The surgeon who repaired both my torn ACLs--our first (of six) trips into the OR together happened on November 2, 1995. Why am I able to hike, ski, run, suffer through P90X, or wear high heels? Because of this guy.
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| Don't tell Jon how much I paid for this coat. BUT, IT WAS ON SALE! |
November 3: I have a whole list today! One thing I am grateful for is a quirk I inherited from my mom. Her body makes an abundance of platelets, and mine does, too. I gave some away this morning--I hope they help a sick person feel good enough to make memories with a loved one, or to see a sunrise. Then I had lunch with my cousin and her daughter, who I haven't seen in way too long. We wrapped today up with a recipe for chicken tortilla soup my friend Amy gave me. I still have the copy with all her handwritten notes on it, and it is one of our favorite meals. So, I am thankful that she was willing to share it.
Negativity is easy...but gratitude is easier. Looking forward to hearing what YOU are grateful for throughout November, too.
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