Write 31 Days - Thanks

Yesterday was Thanksgiving, and no, not "Canadian" Thanksgiving...just plain old Thanksgiving.
I live in Canada, it goes without saying.

I had a great weekend visiting with family, enjoying my Mom's homemade turkey dinner with all of the fixings, and especially her scrumptious pumpkin pie!

We talked a bit about being thankful, and I am, very thankful.
I've even made a huge list of things I am thankful for over the past few years.
(You can find the posts that cover that list here.)

Today I have a few more items to add to that list.

• I am thankful for a friend who went to the trouble of putting a card and gift on my door on a day when I really needed some encouragement.
• I am thankful for a doctor who actually listened and asked thoughtful questions to get to the bottom of some issues I've been having.
• I am thankful for parents who support me when I succeed but also when I'm feeling like I am stumbling along.
• I am thankful for co-workers and bosses at my new job who are super encouraging and even nominate me to be "Star of the Month!" I've only been there for four months and already I am feeling accepted and appreciated!
• I am thankful for the gifts and talents that have been given to me that I can use to make the world a better place, even on such a small scale as this blog. If I can turn around and encourage one person, it's worth it.
• I am also thankful for all those who have spoken into my life over the years and for those amazing people who I know have prayed for me. You know who you are. I am eternally grateful and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
• My last thanks goes out to anyone who is reading my blog posts. Welcome! Look around and comment to let me know if anything speaks to you. 

For Thanksgiving I just want to say to all of you, "Thanks!"

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Thankful for...100 List: #76-100

As an exercise in positivity, I am continuing to make a list of the:

100 Things for Which I am Thankful.

(Here is #1-25)  (Here is #26-50)  (Here is #51-75)

Note: They are listed in no particular order, other than my rambling thoughts at the moment.

76. the ability to create with my hands - crafts, jewelry, gifts, graphics

77. the simple act of colouring in a colouring book

78. Timmy's French Vanilla caffeinated drink

79. clothes that are not only comfy but make me feel good

80. finding inspiring stories about other women who have faced similar circumstances to my own

81. my amazing dream trip to Ireland, Scotland & England last year! (read posts here)

82. God who provides even when it seems everything is stressful and difficult

83. my Mom, who loves me for me and treats me like a close friend

84. my Dad, who also loves me for me and is always there for me 

85. my sister, who I can always talk to about movies, or books or shows, or anything

86. my brother, who is a social male butterfly and strives to always keep in touch

87. my sister-in-law, who is patient and fun and fits right into our family

88. my nephews, who are all such fun and make me laugh so much

89. my niece, who is such a little cutie and so smart and independent even at 2.5 years

90. last-minute road trips to explore our amazing island (Tofino, Mt. Washington etc)

91. people I work with, who are fun and encouraging

92. learning new skills, like programming fancy lightning

93. grabbing sweet opportunities, like a trip to Costa Rica in less than 2 weeks!!

94. the multitude of cute little hummingbirds who I feed all year outside my patio

95. the experience I've had for the last three years selling my creations at an outdoor sumer market

96. making new friends from all over the world on my travels

97. two words: pretzel bagels

98. the amazing, funny and 80's-filled novel I just finished listening to, "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline, read by the hilarious Will Wheaton

99. people who "get" me - my humour, my geekiness, my likes

100. animals - I love them all! big, small, cute, furry, feathered, scaled...I love touching, holding, playing with and learning about them all.

What are you thankful for?  

 Start making your own list.  

(PS - It does wonders for your current state of happiness.) 

Thankful for...100 List: #51-75

As an exercise in positivity, I am continuing to make a list of the:

100 Things for Which I am Thankful.

(Here is #1-25)     (Here is #26-50)

 

(Note: They are listed in no particular order, other than my rambling thoughts at the moment.)

51. the feel and smell of soil while gardening
52. lots of ice for my glass of water
53. the ability to sing, to share my voice in worship music, even if my ears are the only ones that hear
54. quality time with my family during our annual summer vacation
55. finding an item that I can actual eat on this crazy healthy plan!
56. fresh, ripe summer cherries
57. good friends I can hang out with and be silly
58. good friends I can talk to about anything
59. though I may have said it before, my loving parents!
60. waking up and remembering a dream in vivid detail, even if it's a weird one
61. how cool (in temperature) my home is on a hot summer's day
62. mini golf! I need to play more!
63. finding a dairy-free, gluten-free, naturally sweetened sorbetto gelato
64. also finding some awesome cool treats I can have called Tea Pops!!
65. a crisp tart apple (McIntosh or Spartan are my favourites, Granny Smith in a pinch)
66. HUGE raspberries from local Gobind Farms, they always remind me of my grandparent's house
67. the feeling of my dog all warm and cozy, sleeping on my foot right now!
68. precious hugs and kisses from my nephews and niece
69. getting an awesome DVD in the mail that I ordered online: "Descending"
70. Pinterest - a place to find ideas, recipes, inspiration and to link back to the original source
71. inspiring stories of missions projects that one day I hope to join. (Check out this blog.)
72. no bad sunburns for me this summer. I'm a lot smarter about using sunscreen than years past!
73. I never thought I'd say this...but Dark Chocolate!
74. finally getting in with a new, nice Doctor and a new, great Naturopath!
75. Mostly right now I am thankful for the continued JOY I strive towards every day. I know I have my moments and I know obstacles will get in the way sometimes, but I am trying to see the good, the positive and the joyful in everyday. I'm still choosing joy!


Definitely a random order!
Watch for more updates to this list in the coming days.

What are you thankful for?  

 Start making your own list.  

(PS - It does wonders for your current state of happiness.) 

Thankful for...100 List: #26-50 (a year later!)

As an exercise in positivity, I am continuing to make a list of the:


 

100 Things 

for Which I am Thankful.

A year after I began this list, here are my next 25. 

Here are the other segments of my Thankful Lists: #1-25, and #51-75

(Note: They are listed in no particular order, other than my rambling thoughts at the moment.)

26. watermelon without seeds
27. digital books (so many at my fingertips!)
28. classical music (Karl Jenkins & Tchaikovsky)
29. easily accessible photos and videos of puppies

30. my new niece...and how she has my nose

31. my mom's homemade scones
32. gifts or cards for me left on my desk at work, just because
33. watermelon with seeds...if anyone around is in the mood for a seed fight!
34. bosses that pull the best out of me
35. Irish movies (Secret of Roan Innish, PS I Love You, Leap Year, War of the Buttons etc)
36. documentaries about...anything
37. Etsy!!
38. snow, whenever it falls
39. getting to know extended family much better
40. the noisy but pretty birds that make quite the racket every morning
41. real paper books...the smell, the feel, the pages...
42. access to excellent medical care, supplies & medication
43. encouragement from unexpected sources
44. evening park walks with my dog
45. meeting so many amazing people during last year's market season
46. friends of all different types who all understand a different part of who I am
47. clodhoppers
48. all the amazing stories I've learned about my ancestors
49. my natural hair colour
50. that I am a NERD GIRL!

Definitely a random order!

Watch for more updates to this list in the coming days.


What are you thankful for?

Start making your own list.

(PS - It does wonders for your current state of happiness.)