Allison here...I've been trying to cultivate an attitude of contentment lately, so I thought I would list some of the items I'm thankful for, especially in this time of national economic uncertainty:
1. Our apartment. I am thankful that it is a safe place, that it is a cheap rent for this area, and that renting gives us flexibility. I am thankful that this place is home and that we have not been forced to leave our home because of finances.
2. Our cars. I am thankful for our main car -- for the fact we have never had to take it in to get worked on beyond an oil change. I am thankful for how it has kept us safe during our long commutes and how it gets wonderful gas mileage. I also am thankful for our second car. Even though it's 15 years old, this car still gets us where we need to go, although it sits on the street most of the time.
3. Our experiences. We have traveled so much this year. I have been or will be going to San Antonio, Los Angeles, Denver, New York City (twice), Detroit and Waikiki. We have done more and experienced more than I could have imagined at the start of the year.
4. My gym memberships. I am thankful that I have access to gyms in my city where I live and the city where I work. I am thankful for ways I am strong and healthy.
5. My cell phone. What would I do without free nationwide long distance? I am so glad that became a reality the same time I graduated college because it has allowed me to have good conversations with family and friends.
So, what are you thankful for?
2 comments:
I am thankful for a wonderful fiance that gets me and loves me... even the weird and messed up parts. I am thankful for a job I get to keep even though I am moving to be closer to said fiance. I am thankful for all sorts of friends who brigthen my life in a variety of ways... including Allison who wrote a post that actually made me stop and think about how God has blessed me in so many amazing ways.
thanks for posting your randoms Allison :) glad you're eating those veggies...now i just need to convert Jordan!
i'm thankful for
my sweet hubby-he works so hard, is loyal and a great dad
the girlies-so full of life and joy- i love them! even though i don't always love life at home 24/7
living in NWA-it's beautiful, especially in the fall
good friends-it's taken about 5 years but i can finally say i have some great friends here
on a superficial note, i'm thankful for good food--w/ each pregnancy i am starving and being able to eat good food is even more enjoyable than usual...
miss you Allison! keep posting so i can feel close to you :)
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