Giving Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

In honor of the holiday, I give thanks for the following things:

• For my health, that at times, is easy to take for granted but that I am lucky to have considering I did not always treat my body right
• My parents who have always supported my dreams, who have never let me down and who have always been my number ones
• My extended family and for all the support they have provided me
• My friends whom have all in some way shaped who I am
• Those who have fought and are currently fighting for my freedom
• For those who are no longer with me, but have touched my life and have a place in my heart forever
• That I have a home.  It may not be an ideal situation, but I am grateful for a place to lay my head each night
• For my job, that in this economy is more appreciated than ever.  I may not always like it, but I know how lucky I am to be working.
• For a body that  allows me to swim-bike-run
• That here in New Jersey, we get to experience all four seasons
• My teammates whom have cheered me on and watched me grow in the sports of running and triathlon
• All of you, my bloggies, who have been a great support over the last 10 months; especially the ones with whom I have built relationships with outside of the blog.
• My education; it has been a long road, but I am proud to be a (hopefully) soon-to-be graduate of RU

There are so many more things I am grateful, especially small things (warm baths, snail mail, martini’s!) that this list could keep going.  But don’t forget- this girl is going shopping in 2 hours overnight!  Crazy? Yes.  Productive…absolutely!!

What is the one materialistic thing you are thankful for?  Mine is my cell phone…I know I lived my first 18 years of life without one, but now I would be lost if I didn’t have it. 

I wish you all a Happy (and safe) Holiday weekend.