Gratitudinousness
Edit: Another thing for which I am grateful.
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Be Grateful.
Today we celebrate Thanksgiving. And though I’m not a born American, like a true modern American youth, the historical significance in a way, is lost on me. I’m the indulgent, self-absorbed super consumer like most kids my age in this great nation of ours.
But today is special. Today is the measly one day out of three hundred and sixty five, that we set aside to ponder (I would hope) on things that we should be grateful for having.
We are a blessed, privileged and powerful country. And though there are many flaws, many people suffering all over this country, all of us as a whole enjoy a more charmed, comfortable life than most people in the developing (AND developed) world. It should not be so much to ask of ourselves to be content and thankful that we live in this great nation, have what we have, and enjoy the freedoms our ancestors emigrated to this country for… for what they came here and helped build so that we could have even more than they ever did…
2009 was kind of a bum year and a great year for me. And in the end, those losses are easily trumped by the many wonderful and many mundane things that in the end, still make my life incredible.
1. I have a very, very nice roof over my head and I live in extreme comfort.
2. I finally graduated university after struggling with night school and full-time work for 8.5 years. (HS grad class of 2000.)
3. I have a stable, okay paying job, despite working for people I dislike–in a state with the highest unemployment rate in the entire country!
4. My husband N is the most caring, motivating, kindest, supportive, giving, diligent, understanding significant other I’ve ever had. He pushes me to be a better person every single day–because he knows that is who I am underneath all the prickly, whiny, fashion-starved exterior layers.
5. My family is loving, close-knit and supportive of whatever I do. They haven’t always been, but have incredibly become, a loving, warm safety net, emotionally and fiscally.
6. I got married!
7. I live a very, very, comfortable life, where I can still stay afloat financially, pay my bills and still manage to buy a few luxuries every now and then.
8. My friends, despite the distance that separates us, are still the most important people in my life–and they are epically generous, loving and thoughtful.
9. I have the most adorable hoodlum dog on the planet. (You may not agree. Sorry, I beg to differ!)
There are many other things for which I am blessed, but I have rambled on and on.
For what are you grateful?
It is through adversity that the people can shine. It is through trial and tribulation that our resilience becomes brilliance. And it is through hardship that we learn, grow and enhance. Even the crappiest things in life should never be taken for granted!
You’re alive. (And, if you read this blog, one can assume you have somewhere comfortable to read the internet, which means you have a computer, probably in a home you rent or own or live in, and you probably have a safe, somewhat comfy life… another thing to be grateful for!) Thank the powers that be (God, Allah, Vishnu, The Void, The Universe, whatever!) that you are and have.
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hope you had a good one ***hugs***
Happy Thanksgiving, babe! I’m thankful for an amazing family, incredible friends, lovely boyfriend (s), couture and cupcakes ;)
You definitely had some wonderful things this year, that hopefully outshine some of the more down moments.
I’m grateful for my family and their safety. It was actually just my mother, myself, and friends for Thanksgiving at my house. My sisters are too far away and my father is deployed. But it is very good to know they’re all safe and sound.
The writing on this blog is superb. It’s been added to my blogroll.
Those are some pretty big milestones this year! And I’m certain the future is bright :)
I am grateful for the ups and downs, I could never fully appreciate one with the other.
Here’s to what the future will hold and the things we’ll be thankful for next year!
this was a beautiful post!! I’m so proud of you graduating! That’s such a HUGE deal!! Also, I didn’t know you had a dog!! CUTE CUTE CUTE!!! The newest thing I’m grateful for is that I finally get to take a week long vacation and visit a dear friend in Austin! I’ve never been and for some reason I’m SUPER excited! Well, for obvious reasons… but what I mean is that I NEVER thought I would willingly go to TEXAS!! I hear Austin is really cool though… so happy!
I like the photos you’ve posted, and the text along with it!
love that you got married, and I can see your house looks lovely! I didn’t know you had such a cute doggy!
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OMG! congratulations on getting married and graduating! :D and thanks for diverting me to your write up on Daul :)
great writing! happy thanksgiving! although..we don’t have thanksgiving in australia. but happy thanksgiving! hope you’ll experience the same happiness you’ve received this year for next year :)
haha Thanks for your comment!
The leggings I’m wearing are actually pretty thin so breathability is just fine. I’ve never worn actual leather leggings, so that I do not know. haha
p.s. your dog is adorable!
I adore those ribbony shoes, and congratulations again on tying the knot this year, your dress is beautiful!
ps: on hiatus with BSG at the moment, no free time T_T…
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The writing on this blog is superb. It's been added to my blogroll.