Thanksgiving throughout November - Day 15

Okay, so I'm a day late. Truthfully, after I got my math test back yesterday, I was so frustrated that I couldn't think to post anything. I did horrible on the test and I fear I may fail this class. This means, after bunco tonight I am not doing anything fun, no social activities until this god forsaken class is over. I have to pass, failing is not an option.

 

One thing I really was thankful for yesterday was the mahi mahi tuna fish I had for lunch. Oh My Gosh Becky...look at her...

Oh wait, back on track. Seriously though, my lunch was damn good.

 

I was also really thankful I was able to continue working on the financial project I have been working on yesterday and the fact that my managers are so flexible and willing to let me work on very important projects. They are awesome and I'm very lucky to work with them. I look forward to learning how to analyze financial statements more in depth with my manager next week. I think this is a big deal and I seriously think it will help me in the long run.

 

I know I've already been thankful for food and the people I work with, but I have to reiterate how much these two things really influence my day. I was also thankful for my warm pajamas...but who wants to hear about that?

 

 

 

Thanksgiving throughout November - Day 14

I can't believe this month is half way over. Can you? I can't believe that we are almost to the year 2013 either. Where does the time go? I have spent the last 2 1/2 years working hard at work and at school and time has really flown by.

Today I am really thankful that I have managers that are so willing to give me tasks that allow me to 1) work at my own pace, 2) use my abilities fully, 3) help me grow and learn new things. For the last few days I have been working on some financial data at work. I really enjoy this type of work because it clicks in my brain for some unknown reason. And today one of my managers gave me some additional work for this project. I don't think he expected me to keep working on it and try to figure it out. When he came over to see how I was doing he was so surprised and so happy that I had started one of the tougher parts of the project and I was getting it. I was happy to see his appreciation and excitement that I just took the reigns and went with it.

I feel I am very lucky to have managers that let me do this. They aren't standing over my shoulder constantly, nor are they preventing me from doing more because they simply want to keep all the tough projects to themselves. I really do work with some great people and I'm very thankful I'm apart of their team.

Thanksgiving throughout November - Day 13

Today was such a weird day. I was running a little late for work today and ended up being about 15 minutes late. Which is fine, but gosh I don't like being late for work. At work, I was very productive...I got tons of work done today actually. After work, I had my god-awful math test that I don't feel confident about at all. Rob's calculator died on me in the first 5 minutes. I was forced to do the best I could with the tools I had. Cringe...I really hope I pass this class.

Now that I'm home and I've eaten Panda Express and drank a Dr. Pepper, I'm starting to feel better. My headache is subsiding and I feel like I can relax. I hate days like today normally because they just take all of the energy I can muster up right out of me. What a drag.

You know though, I was craving broccoli and cheese soup for the last week. I wanted this soup so bad and the cafeteria at work didn't have it. Finally today when my manager came back from her ice break, she told me they had broccoli and cheddar soup in the cafeteria. You know what, this was such a delight for me. This is probably one of my most favorite soups and getting that today really was awesome. You know what else rocked...my Panda Express. It was so good and seriously, I usually have left overs, but this time I ate it all!!!!

So today, I'm really thankful for food and comfort food. It is amazing what food does for us and how much better a person can feel after eating something they love. I can't imagine a life of eating bugs and dirt, we are blessed to have such wonderful things to eat.

Thanksgiving throughout November - Day 12

Howdy everyone! Today was just a normal get up and go day. Work until it's done, then come home and study my buns off for my test. It's hard to think of something I'm thankful for today simply because the day seemed so ordinary. Nothing really stood out to me. But since I have committed to this challenge I'll choose....Trax. I'm thankful that we have a great public transportation system in this city.

I take Trax a few times a week to work and I must say, although it takes longer (total commute time to work: 1.5 hours, to home: 1.5 hours, total commute time 3 hours), it really is nice to not have to deal with the traffic. Yes, you heard me correctly, I travel 3 hours a day to go to work and come home. This totally sucks because by Friday, that is 15 hours spent traveling that path if I take the Train every day of the work week. The upside, my moods are more relaxed because I wasn't dealing with jack holes on the road and I do get some studying done on the train too. I definitely appreciate this, in my opinion, it's somewhat of a gift to me in my life.

 

Addition to my thankful for today post

I just want to add...I LOVE MY SOREL SNOW BOOTS!!! Today when I was walking through the snow they were fantastic! My feet never got cold and stayed so dry. Seriously the best snow boots ever!

Okay...just wanted to add that.

Thanksgiving throughout November - Day 11

Today was a great day. I was busy the whole day and didn't get as much done as I wanted to, but overall I can't complain. I spent the majority of my day taking pictures for friends and family...and let me tell you what, I'm thinking that my true passion and desire to do this as a career is coming back. I had so much fun. I think I had more fun spending the time with everyone than taking the pictures. But the pictures looked great too.

 

When I got home, I copied all the pictures onto the computer and flipped through them. I'm pleased. I think my photography is improving, which makes me very happy.

 

So today I am genuinely thankful that these folks trusted me enough to help create memories with them and that I was able to capture them forever so they have something to cherish. It was such an honor to be asked and I had so much fun being a part of it.

Thanksgiving throughout November - Day 10

Okay, so yes, I am posting this a day later than I should be, but hey I am posting it.

 

Yesterday I was really thankful that some girls in my math class wanted to get together to study for our math test. We met at the college for 2 hours and went through the review. I learned more in this 2 hour session than I have in class all semester. This was seriously helpful and I'm so thankful these ladies were willing to take time from their busy schedules to study for an upcoming test.

 

I look forward to studying with them for the final.

Thanksgiving throughout November - Day 9

26 years ago today my little brother was born. It's hard to believe that just 2 short months later he would be taken from this world faster than he was welcomed into it. I remember this day every single year and a sad, empty feeling comes over me. I feel this loss that I never had the opportunity to grow up with a little brother, another sibling, another person who was raised in the same household as me that could relate to me and share stories about our memories as a family.

 

I tried my very best today to remain positive and be happy. And it seems that no matter how hard I try, there are certain influences that make me really struggle with my feelings. Sometimes I just want to break down and cry and well, break things.

 

There was one thing about today that really made me happy though. Today it snowed like crazy and I was so sure that when I got home from work I was going to have to shovel. I hate shoveling; shoot, I don't really like snow. And the thought of me shoveling made me cringe with annoyance. For once it would be nice to come home and be surprised.

 

Well, to my ignorance, when I arrived home after a long commute, I found that the driveway and the sidewalks were shoveled. My husband shoveled for us and didn't tell me; I think he knew how happy it would make me for it to just be done. And all I could think was that I have the best husband in the world. It was something so simple that meant the world to me. It totally helped me feel better and I feel so blessed to have him. I'm so thankful he shoveled today on his own accord. It was so small but to me it was huge. What a great thing to get home too.

Thanksgiving throughout November - Day 8

Howdy y'all! I hope you're Thursday is going honky-tonk wonderful! I am so looking forward to the weekend!

 

Today I am thankful for mindless comedy TV shows. I got home from school tonight and did not feel like doing anything. I cooked me up some left over food and grabbed a cold beer. I turned on Gossip Girl and then watched The New Girl. Although I'm exhausted, I feel happy and relax. Without senselss humor like this, I might be a little stress ball ready to snap. Okay, not that bad, but life wouldn't be what it is.

 

Yay for entertaining television!

 

 

Thanksgiving throughout November - Day 7

Getting up for work today at 4 AM just sucked. I don't ever wake up that early unless I'm going to the airport. I'm glad to be home. Today it's a little bit harder to be thankful for something. I'm tired, I'm a bit moody, I'm disappointed in the election results. But I guess I should scrounge one thing up. So here it goes.

 

I'm thankful for missingmoney.com where I found out I had unclaimed property with the state of Utah. I submitted my claim about a week ago and received my check today for $90. I don't know what it's from but getting that extra cash is awesome. I'm putting all of it towards Rob's Christmas present. It's always nice getting money that you weren't expecting.

 

If you want to check it out to see if you have any money hanging in the hands of the state, go to missingmoney.com and enter your information. If you think that site is B.S., then go to the State's website and look for unclaimed property. You can search for yourself there. It's totally legit and not a scam, I promise.

 

With that, I'm out! I have a ton of homework to do tonight and need to get started on it now. :( Boo!

Thanksgiving throughout November - Day 6

Well, today was a good day for me but at the same time it was stressful. I have been dealing with traffic and anxious people for most the day and it's been wearing on me. But seeing how I'm committed to being thankful for something every day throughout this month I will have to suck up the exhaustion and just do it.

 

Today I want to say I am so thankful we have the option to vote. Very fitting for this Election day. Think about it, in other countries throughout the world they don't have the same opportunity as we do to select some of their public leaders. Even if my vote doesn't make a difference for the president, it makes it difference for the local representatives in our area. I get to say yay or nay to people I think will best represent my beliefs and values. This sense of voice means so much. I don't have to be a victim of opinion prison like so many people in other parts of the world do. With that, these votes do make a difference because these people will guide our society in directions necessary to go in order to progress, or regress. Either way, it's important and we are very lucky to have this right in our country.

 

Even though I don't always agree with politics and a lot of the time I'm disappointed, I'm glad that I get to have a say. I can't imagine how suffocating it must feel to not be able to do anything, absolutely nothing about who represents me. I can confidently say that I will support the people who are up for the job, that will display integrity and determination to do the right thing. Who knows, maybe one day I could be asking for your votes for me to represent you. I think I could potentially be a great candidate for this society. Time will tell....

 

 

Thanksgiving throughout November - Day 5

Good evening!

 

Today I really want to say that I am so thankful that I'm healthy and I have the physical capabilities to do so much. I saw a man this morning crossing a very wide row  (7 lanes) with arm braces, I don't know what they're called, but they're like crutches attached to your lower arms. You know what I'm talking about I hope. I've seen him before and he tries to get across the road as fast as he can before the light turns and it breaks my heart. Kudos to him for making do with what he has but at the same time, I can't imagine what life is truly like for him. Many people have disabilities that we just don't think about on a normal basis. And yet, I think sometimes I take for granted all the things I can do.

 

I feel so fortunate today that I can walk, I can run, I can swim, I can dance, I can do so many things to keep myself in good health. Being capable is truly a blessing in this life.

 

Thanksgiving throughout November - Day 4

Good morning fine people of the Internet world! I cannot believe I am up this early on a Sunday. But I'm not complaining. This morning I prepared a pot roast and now it's in the slow cooker. I'm hoping that it will taste YUUUUUMMMMY! We will see in a few hours.

 

I am thankful for having a home, a roof over my head and having the ability to sleep in or get up early. I get to wake up at my leisure on the weekends and do as I wish, like this morning, getting up early and making a pot roast.

 

I am sitting here watching "Once Upon a Time" drinking coffee and reflecting on how fortunate I am to have so much. There are many people out there who don't have what I have. They go without, they get up daily to work, to fight for life, and here I am...I don't go without. A lot of that is because I have the world's best husband, but a lot of it is because I work hard too. I am lucky. Home is the best place to relax, rejuvenate, reflect, and to realize all the blessings you have...all while making memories too. I am so thankful I have a place to call home with my best friend.

 

Today's thanks go to having a home. I find my comfort, my rest, my happiness, my life at home. Now let's hope my pot roast looks and tastes this good today!

 

Thanksgiving throughout November - Day 3 (Skipping Day 1 and 2)

Oh I cannot believe this year is nearly over! It's hard to believe it. This has been such a wonderful year for me. So many changes have happened from getting married to switching jobs and so much in between. I am happy and it's not just a facade, I am genuinely happy about life.

 

This first post is being thankful to be alive. The last few years of my life have been hard. I've gone through so much and have struggled to stay on a good path. There have been times I wanted to take the dark road and give up, but I didn't. Some of my friends haven't faltered in giving me the support that I needed and they believed in me that I could make it through. And now I feel I have made it through the shadows and I'm looking up and see nothing but sunshine.

 

I can say now that as I look back over the last few years and see where I came from, I am proud of myself. I overcome so much and tried to remain true to myself by working on positivity, being a good person, a good friend, and trying to constantly grow into an amazing adult. There have been times it was difficult but I feel I've made huge leaps towards the person I know I can be.

 

This year I am so thankful that I am still alive. I am thankful that I didn't give up (thanks to many of my friends and some family) and that I'm here standing on top of the old pile of shit and looking at nothing but an exciting and wonderful future ahead of me. I am married now to someone who knows me and can tolerate my moods and lazy behavior. I lucked out there. I have a new job that I can see the endless possibilities of opportunity. I am almost done with school at the community college which is a huge goal for me. I am working towards having my very own family. I see in myself a truly good person, not someone who pretends things are okay and lets people walk all over me. I stand up for myself now. I am constantly thinking about my energy and if I'm staying positive.

 

Things in life are better than they've ever been and I see them getting better. I can't wait to look back at this moment in 5 years and see how much more joy I feel. I've learned that life is totally what we make of it. Life is good.

Married!!!