Giving Thanks

20 Things I am Grateful for Thanksgiving!

I know, this is a little late.  Thanksgiving with yesterday, but I am thankful everyday.  Here are 20 things to be thankful, but in no particular order of importance.

1. Life itself.  There have been so many interesting and amazing things that has happened this year that I wouldn't change anything despite the bad.  The good definitely outweighs the good so I am going with that.
2. My husband.  He has had some personal issues to deal with on his own, but I can't deny how blessed I am to have him by my side--he means so much to me.
3. My friends.  Without them, life would be a lot less awesome!  I am glad to say that I have friends who celebrate the triumphs with and support me through the rough times.
4. Online buddies and inspiration.
5. My job and coworkers.  I am so glad to be working, especially in the rough times people are in.  I am glad I have amazing coworkers who care about me, and we actually love to sit together at lunch to share smiles and laughter.
6. My health.  I did have some concerns earlier this year, but I feel blessed to be able to wake up each morning with a purpose.
7. My home.  It is not some fancy place, but it offers me a warm place to feel safe, and that is way more important then having a lot of stuff.
8. My newfound love for myself.  I never appreciated the way I am until now.
9. My changed mindset and general outlook on life.  This is quite possibly one of the greatest feats of my life.
10. Gym membership and Pilates class.  The past 12 months have been particularly stressful, I don't think I would have made it without proper stress-reducing outlets.
11. My kitchen.  The kitchen is the hub of our home.  Meals are made, as well as memories.  Plus, I just really love to cook, bake and generally create in the kitchen.  I don't other crafts so cooking and baking is my craft.
12. My car.  Everyone and their mother made fun of it the day I bought it, but it has celebrated its 9th birthday and I couldn't be more pleased with my choice all those years ago.  It suits me, it gets me where I need to go and then some.
13. My kitties.  They are some cute, furry butterballs worthy of hugs all the time!
14. Life experiences.  With each new lesson I learn, the stronger and more informed I become.
15. Chick flicks!  I know, I know.  Since we are on a budget, I find that having lots of chick flicks to watch in the evening, it makes time pass by a little more pleasantly.
16. Netflix, same reason as #15.
17. Chocolate truffles and chocolate cake.  I don't think I need to explain this.
18. New cosmetic products!  I know, I am so girly.
19. My washer and dryer.  We've had them for over 4 years now but I still appreciate them fully.  I'm so glad I don't need to haul my stuff to the laundromat.  I love that I can be able to do the laundry whenever I want, even at 4 in the AM.
20. Disney-related anything.  I have not been to Disneyland in quite some time, but I love how I can leave my troubles behind briefly and just relax.  I love classic Disney movies and I collect Disney figurines

I'm sure there are many things worthy of my thanks, but I think these are my top 20 for now.