Thanksgiving time.

November 25, 2008

I wish my neighbor would not keep their television on 24 hours a day. It’s really becoming a nuisance.

I was inspired by Whitney’s post, and want to post my own list of things I am thankful for. So here it is, not in its entirety, but nonetheless:

-    my tiny, warm, fuzzy kitty nestled up against my chest when I’m in bed. She purrs so loudly it’s almost obnoxious, but mostly it’s comforting, and adorable.
-    Family. I’ve been loving the intense conversations I’ve had with my mother recently; our relationship has grown so much lately and I appreciate her wisdom so much.
-    Having a car that works. It’s nice to be mobile.
-    being able to have pink hair. It gets attention, yes, but I love being young and free and able to express myself in such obvious ways.
-    Having my own place. It’s home, as much as it can be without my family around. I’m establishing myself as an individual, as an adult… I love learning to stand on my own two feet, even though it’s hard.
-    Friends. I have few here, but I appreciate them so much. I am slowly building a tiny community of people with whom I can share inspiration, and beliefs, and passions, and ideas. It’s coming very slowly, but just knowing that I have people who care about me is a balm in times where society has become so impersonal.
-    My country. I’m proud to live here, in a fresh blue state, in a country that demanded change. November 5th, I’m thankful for that day.
-    New experiences, with new people.
-    Bartenders who know my name, and my drink. Not because I’m an alcoholic, but because I’m a townie.
-    Fredericksburg. This town is so much better, now that it’s mine… I work here, live here, hang out here. This is a great little town.
-    Brown eyes.
-    A job that I care about. I care about the people I work for and with, and care about the business we maintain together… it is nice to work at a place that revolves around the people who run it, and who they serve, rather than the brand, the name, the reputation.
-    Good espresso, quality coffee. It makes a difference.
-    Laundry days. I get to read my book, get out of my house… and I love folding fresh-smelling, still-warm clothes.
-    My brother. I don’t get to see him much any more, but we text constantly and he is always there to reassure me and keep me sane when things seem crazy and I can’t handle my emotions.
-    Music. I thought it would be terrible to live without my ipod, and large library of music… but I’m enjoying what I have, and building on it slowly and thoughtfully. I am listening to Phosphorescent right now, and am learning all the lyrics to the handful of albums I have recently acquired. I am appreciating music more these days.
-    Animals. Tiny cat. Warm. Fuzzy. Entertaining. Scratchy. Crazy dog. Bitey. Squeaky. Adorable. Oh the things we put up with, when we have pets.
-    Food. Having struggled off and on with an eating disorder, I have a strange relationship with food. I love food, and I love having an appetite, and trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
-    Learning how to be. This past month has been emotional, and a struggle at times… some days I think I’m fine, others I think I might not make it. But all in all, I know who I am, know where I want to go, and I am thankful for the life I have, and that which I am able to share with others. Life is a wonderful, difficult, delicate, passionate, and confusing thing.