I Am Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Thanksgiving is a day that reminds us what we are thankful for.

I am thankful for:

1) Unconditional Love. The love that my dog, Randy, gives me everyday. The love that the three year olds that I teach give me. They don't care what I look like, what my skin color is, if I am single, if I have had a bad day. They love me anyway, no matter what. And I love them for that.

2) My Health. Finally getting over the vertigo and feeling back to normal. I am also thankful for having a wonderful doctor who has listened to me and cared about me. Thanks Dr. P!

3)My Family. As much as I complain about my family, I do love them. No, Really, I do. I am thankful for what they have provided me...shelter, food, a home, love. They have supported me through some hard times and I am grateful for that.

4) My Grandma. I never realized how cool my Grandma is until my Dad died and I took over the role of putting drops in her eyes every evening. Every night, she tells me funny stories, talks about when she was a child, and gives me advice from another perspective. She is wonderful and I never appreciated her as much as I do now. I love her! I am thankful that she is with us still and that I was able to have the time to get to know her before she passes away. Thanks Grandma.

5) My Friends. Though they may be spread across the country, they are always there for me when I need them and even when I don't need them. We share laughs, memories, futures. My old friends give me comfort and support when I need it and I know that I can go to them for anything and they will still love me no matter what. They are my extended family and I love them deeply. My new friends I hope become my extended family too. I love getting to know them and appreciate all the different things that they bring into my life.

6) Dance. I love to dance! I am happy that I found this new hobby this year and am glad that I had the confidence to walk into that dance studio for my frist lesson. It has brought me joy to learn how to dance. I am thankful to everyone at the studio, especially my instructor who has much patience for me and makes dancing fun!

7) Hot Tea. Oh how I LOVE my hot tea! It comforts me when I am sad and makes me warm when I am cold. My days wouldn't be as productive without my hot tea.

8) Facebook and MySpace. Sounds stupid, but through the magic of the internet, I have reconnected with some old friends and have been able to keep in touch with my long distance friends. Without my favorite social networking sites, I wouldn't be as up to date on the current events of my friends and acquaintances.

Most of all I am thankful for life and all that it brings. Even when sometimes it may bring me rough times, I am still thankful to be alive. And who knows, maybe one day life will bring me that Prince Charming I have been dreaming about. But until then, I am thankful to have my single life to enjoy.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!