on being thankful

After my last post I started thinking a lot. That was just a rant written out of frustration, but I really do have a lot to be thankful for. Sure, things aren't how I imagined they'd be and I have days where I feel like I got a crap deal as far as bodies go. However, there are more things good than bad and sometimes I need to remind myself of that.
I have an awesome family, both my parents are still together and I know they love me.
When I got married, I got lucky and didn't get the "dreaded mother in law" sitcom situation. I gained an additional family complete with more grandparents and siblings.
Although I may not have many friends, the ones I have are true.
My husband loves and accepts me despite my weirdness. He surprises me with little things quite often, and I think the little things are important because it shows you care and are thinking about someone.
I have a place to call home. It may not be exactly "mine" but through the generosity of family, I have always had a place to live and a place that I felt safe and happy.
I always have food and clean water. Even when there are the "there is nothing to eat" days, there is still an abundance and I am just being lazy.
I have an adorable amazing dog who happens to think he is a person, and that is largely my own fault, but I like him that way. He is part of my family.
I have all of my 5 senses still in tact, and through that I am able to experience the joys of music, seeing the people I care about, tasting different foods, feeling the warmth of cuddling with someone I love, and can smell EVERYthing. (I have a nearly superhuman sense of smell, it is a blessing and a curse.)
Most days I am fully functional and can get around without struggle or aid. Coming from a job where I had to help people with their most basic needs such as cleaning themselves or going to the bathroom, I am very thankful that I am able to care for myself.


Whenever I am thinking of the good things in life, I always think of my friend Angel. I was feeling down one time and she said "When I get down hearted, I realize that hot pink is still a color and ska is still a noise, crayons are cheap, shopping carts rides are free, and Halloween is just ONE excuse to wear a costume."