Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Thankfulness -- a week in review

So, I fail at this thankfulness thing, but I am still going to try to finish it out.  I missed a week (I honestly forgot!) since I never post on Facebook this often.  Don't judge!  Anyway, here is my week of catch up.  Hopefully I don't have to do any more catching up between now and the end of the month!

Day 20 -- I'm thankful for desserts!  I have a horrible sweet tooth, so pastries make me very happy.  I also love baking and making new desserts, which can often be an adventure.  Desserts are fantastic and I am thankful to be able to try new ones and eat my favorites.

Day 21 -- EMTs & Firefighters.  I am proud to come from multiple generations of Firefighters and EMTs.  My grandmother was an EMT for many years, my aunt and mother are both EMTs and firefighters, my little sister even joined the department when she was 18.  As someone who has lost their home to a fire, and then many years later my work building, I am so thankful for the amazing men and women who risk their lives and work so hard to serve and protect other people.  I'm thankful for each and every person who has dedicated their lives to such a selfless task.  You are all amazing, and definitely my heroes! I am thankful for you all.

Day 22 -- I am thankful for the mistakes I have made.  I may not be proud of the fact that I have made mistakes, but everyone has.  Mine have allowed me to learn and grow as a person, and to understand both myself and the world around me better.  They have been hard, but I have learned a lot from the mistakes I have made, so I am thankful for them and the lessons I have learned from them.

Day 23 -- Laughter!  I love making people laugh, and anyone who can make me laugh.  Whether it is a long-term inside joke, or a silly text in the middle of the day, I truly appreciate laughter.  It helps build bonds and can make awkward situations a lot more tolerable.  My son's laughter is the greatest sound in the world and even on the worst day it can put a smile on my face.  Words can't explain it, so I simply say that I am thankful for laughter.

Day 24 -- Patience.  I am so thankful for all of the people in my life that have been patient with me or have helped me learn how to be more patient.  To all of the people who understand me falling a week behind in posting my thankfulness, or have listened to me whine or complain when I've had a bad day, I appreciate your patience.  It is a gift that I am still working on myself, but I strive to actually become a more patient person.  I am so grateful for those that have it though.

Day 25 -- Second chances.  As someone who has definitely made mistakes, I am so grateful for the opportunity to get second chances, and give other people the chance to prove themselves as well.  There are certain circumstances that make it a bigger challenge to give second chances, but some people definitely deserve a second chance.  We can never know what the future holds, and everyone makes mistakes.  If we expect people to forgive us, we must be willing to do the same for others.  Today, I am thankful for second chances.

Day 26 -- Inspiration.  As someone who has written and tried to be creative for as long as I can remember, inspiration is something that holds a very special place in my heart.  I have described inspiration as "an amazing lover; embracing and fulfilling, giving into your desires and making your wildest dreams come true. It can also be a cold-hearted bitch; coming back time and again at a whim, showing up when you'd rather she not, and hiding away when you're begging her to come home, showing up unannounced on your porch and demanding your attention in the middle of your birthday party. "  No matter how many times it seems like more work than joy, it's definitely a gift that I truly appreciate.  There are days where the words come easily and the ideas flow freely, but other times it's a struggle.  When inspiration hits though, it's definitely a completely different experience and I am almost always pleased.  Today, I am thankful for my inspiration.

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