So, many of you know I have a problem committing to things...and people...but the second part is neither here nor there. Which, I don't really understand what 'neither here nor there' really means, but I'll use it anyway because using "nor" makes me sound really smart.
Every November on Facebook people start posting something they are thankful for everyday. I guess because November holds Thanksgiving, and therefore, you are to be super grateful in November, but not the other 11 months out of the year. Well, most people that know me know that Thanksgiving is my least favorite holiday. I don't like any of the food, it's not as exciting when you have a three person family, it holds really bad memories for me, and it just gives my mother an excuse to repeatedly ask me over four days, instead of the usual two, why I'm not dating anyone or why I have no interest in ever getting married. Most of our conversations go like this:
Mom: Well, have you met anyone new lately?
Me: Yeah, I met this guy at a bar last weekend.
Mom: Did you hang out with him?
Me: At the bar, yes.
Mom: Did you kiss him?
Me: That is none of your business.
Mom: Did anything else happen?
Me: Yes, mom it did. And I'm pregnant with his triplets. Surprise! Happy Thanksgiving! You're going to be a grandma!
Mom: Anna Charles! I can't believe you just said that to me!
Me: Well mom, when you ask stupid questions, you're going to get stupid answers.
Imagine four days of this. This, is my life.
But, don't get me wrong. I have many things in life to be thankful for. So, below are my 30 things I am thankful for. Because if I can't even commit to a brand of toothpaste I like, there is no way in hell I can post something I'm thankful for for 30 days.
1.) My friends. I have the most amazing friends I could ever imagine. They leave care packages on my door when people in my life are in the hospital, they form email groups to mock people's Facebook statuses, they listen without judgment, they make me laugh each and every day, and they're all really pretty. And handsome.
2.) My job. I'm one of the few people in their 20's that can honestly say I love my job. I've had three jobs in my life so far and two out of the three have been wonderful. I have great co-workers, a boss that I can joke around and talk sports with, and I learn a lot everyday.
3.) My hair. Okay, so this is really shallow, but I'm a big fan of my hair. I dye it all the time, but my hair stylist is amazing and she always makes it look good and healthy. When I really want to put in effort, I can make my hair look really, really good. I just wish I put in effort more often.
4.) UK basketball. It brings me joy, occassionally gives me heart palpitations, and brings me to tears of happiness. There is no better fanbase on this planet to be a part of. I love that almost everywhere you go, you can find a UK fan. If you're not a UK fan you should raise your standards...while we raise our banners. That sounds like it should go on a t-shirt.
5.) Bleu cheese. I'm a big, big fan. I frequently eat only bleu cheese crumbles for dinner, which probably isn't the best choice, but I never said I make the best choices.
6.) Dresses. They're pretty much all I wear. I'm not a fan of pants.
7.) Victoria's Secret. Putting on something of theirs can make you feel pretty on even your crummiest day.
8.) Helping people. Yes, even though it doesn't sound like it from many of my blog entries, I really do enjoy helping people. I've been very fortunate to have people in my life that have gone out of their way to help me, whether it be with my career or personal life. I'm always happy to pass along a resume, introduce people to others, or lend a hand with household cleaning chores. Just don't ask me to play Matchmaker. Because if there is a single, attractive, normal single male around, I call dibs.
9.) My grandfather. I talk a lot about Daddy Cliff on my blog, but I really was given the best grandfather a girl could ask for. Many girls are daddy's girls but I am not one of them. I am a grandaddy's girl though, through and through. Sometimes when I dream about him (on the rare occassions I sleep), I can still feel what his hugs feel like. I carry one of his hankerchiefs in my purse as a good luck charm and I miss him more and more everyday. When I drive by his assisted living center I still picture him sitting in the rocking chair on the porch waiting for me to come see him. This world will never know a better man.
10.) My mentors. Through my jobs I have had the immense pleasure to work with a variety of inspiring people. I'm sure these great people don't want to be mentioned in a blog that talks about going out on Saturday nights and is full of curse words, so I'll leave out their names. But, at age 27, I should not have nearly the amount of people in high places I can call on for advice that I do.
11.) My tv. I'm serious. It's big, I paid for it, and UK basketball looks glorious on it. When I went to the store to buy it I specifically said, "Show me the tv that UK basketball will look the best on." The poor salesguys were so confused, but I was serious. I even made them turn the channel to a basketball game so I could see what the court would look like on screen. That, my friends, is dedication to a sport.
12.) My cat. Okay, you all knew this was coming. I really like my cat. He fetches, he has an attitude, and he likes to look at himself in the mirror. Much like myself. Minus the fetching.
13.) My health. With as many sickly people I have in my life, I do not take my good health for granted.
14.) My home. Minus the damn geese. I've lived in my apartment for almost two years and I really like it. I have a nice view, plenty of room, and I finally have it decorated the way I want. Everything in it is mine and I'm very proud of that. Yay independent women (cue Destiny's Child music.)
15.) My books. I love to read and I have many shelves of leather bound books. Okay, well they are mostly paperbacks, but I still love them.
16.) Gmail email chains. Capturing my friend's humor, one line at a time.
17.) Gchat. How did I get through the day before I discovered this?
18.) Popsicles. Delicious, satisfying, and cold. Yum.
19.) Even numbers. Because I don't really like the odd ones. Except 13.
20.) Sports in general. Turn on sports and I'm usually a pretty happy girl. Unless it's golf. Then I'm a very bored girl.
21.) My family. Even though I mortify my mother on a daily basis, I know she and my dad* are there if I'm in a pinch. *Most of the time.
22.) Sunshine. I am a big fan of sunshine. And rainbows. And stars. Basically anything Lisa Frank put on a Trapper Keeper.
23.) My city. I love Nashville. Even though I may not end up staying here forever, I've built a great life and great memories here. And I'm sure I've forgotten some pretty great moments too.
24.) Parks. I love to go on walks and I love people watching, especially when they don't know you're watching. Wait, that sounds creepy. I mean, I like to watch people in their natural element. Watching little kids play, without a care in the world, watching the old couple hold hands while they walk around the park, watching the soccer dads yelling excitedly for their children on the sideline...that sort of thing. I do not like creepily stalking people. Hope I cleared that up.
25.) Lazy days. Every once in a while, you just need one. There have been many days that I have just laid around the apartment either reading or watching mindless tv and not thinking about the things that stress me out. I'm glad I have the kind of life where I let myself relax.
26.) The ability to read. It's so sad that some people can't read and it's sad that so many that can don't enjoy it.
27.) Animals. They just make the world a better place. Except for my apartment complex geese. They bring nothing to society.
28.) Airplanes. Because otherwise I would never see half of my friends because they live too damn far away and I refuse to be in a car for more than 3.5 hours.
29.) Beaches. Because they are beautiful.
30.) Coffee. No explanation needed.
I suppose I should have said God or Jesus but I doubt they want a shoutout on this blog either.
Till next time,
~SFR~
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