(From the verb "recapitulate")
Despite the fact I was one day late to hop on the "30 Days of Thankfulness" train on Facebook for November -- I am glad it was better late than never. I am not someone who updates their Facebook status frequently, but I could definitely handle a once-a-day mention of something I was thankful for. AND let me tell you, this thankfulness movement made my "news feed" much more enjoyable to read!
In honor of forming a good habit of being thankful for at least one thing everyday, I would like to recap my "30 Days of Thankfulness":
Day 1: I am thankful for my family. I would be nowhere without them.
Day 2: I am thankful for my work. I love going to work everyday: where I am challenged, where I laugh, where I learn, and where I grow. Thank you Hunt Marketing Group (especially Lisa Reeder)!
Day 3: I am thankful for support systems. I am thankful for those who have helped me through the good times and the bad. I am thankful that I can be a shoulder or a smile for my friends and family. Surround yourself with a solid support system.
Day 4: I am thankful for grace. I am thankful for those who are willing to ask for second chances and those who are willing to give to give them (neither of which are easy). Exercising grace with one another makes the world a better place.
Day 5: Today I am thankful for my health. Although I may gripe about being sore or going to the gym, I could not be more thankful to have two arms, two legs, a beating heart, strong lungs, etc. I am especially thankful for happy endorphins!
Day 6: I am thankful that we can call today "election day" because as Americans we have the right to vote. I am thankful for our forefathers who made our nation what it is today, so we can say "government of the people, by the people, for the people".
Day 7: Today I am thankful for my conservative, pro-America college education from Hillsdale College. I am thankful that my collegiate peers are educated on the Constitution and understand the concepts backing free-market economics. I am thankful that there are young people out there that understand: "you cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity", "what one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving", "the government cannot give to anyone anything that the government does not first take away from some else", and "you cannot multiply wealth by diving it". I will remain hopeful...
Day 8: Today I am thankful for memories. I have had the chance to experience so many awesome things in my life -- and I have the pictures to prove it! One of my favorite memories from the past year was doing the Big Climb Seattle for Leukemia & Lymphoma in honor of my SURVIVOR Uncle. Who wants to join me this year to make more positive and amazing memories?!
Day 9: Today I am thankful for our service men and women. Because of you we still call America "the land of the free and home of the brave".
Day 10: I am thankful to be a Pi Beta Phi. Spending time with Washington Alpha made me miss Michigan Alpha tons. You girls are amazing. XOXO & PPL.
Day 11: This day and every day I am thankful for our Veterans. Now I think the Seahawks should win in their honor. Hug your veteran today!
Day 12: “Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”-Marcel Proust / I am thankful for people who make me happy and I am also thankful for quotes. I LOVE a good quote.
Day 13: Today I am thankful that I live in Seattle. I am continually awestruck by this city's natural beauty. Happy 161st Birthday Seattle!
Day 14: I am thankful for Wednesdays. I am thankful for the weekly get togethers that Shann, Jo and I started -- and Jordan and I continue while nurse Shann is in Spokane. Cheers to Wednesdays!
Day 15: I am thankful for the real things -- “The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” -Laura Ingalls Wilder
Day 16: I am thankful for being INDEPENDENT.
Day 17: I am thankful for peace and quiet.
Day 18: I am thankful for my time as a barista at Starbucks. I have learned a lot about myself and others while working here. I told myself I would only stay for a year...but then I couldn't leave. Thanks to all those who made my time here awesome -- it has been a pleasure. After today I hang up my green (or red actually...) apron. (You can read my blog post about leaving Starbucks here!)
Day 19: I am thankful for 3 DAY WEEKS! Phew!
Day 20: I am thankful for my five senses.
Day 21: I am thankful for reunions. I LOVE the holidays because I get to see so many faces I miss throughout the year. Tonight's reunion includes dollfaces I have not seen since 7th grade! AH!
Day 22: Dried onions, green beans..LET ME SEE YOU CASSEROLE!!! Today I am thankful for green bean casserole!
Day 23: I am thankful for four days out of Lake City, breakfast and lunch dates with my mentors, movies with family, leftovers (can you tell I love green bean casserole?!), time to blog by the fire, Life of Pi 3D... oh and more green bean casserole.
Day 24: I am thankful that I am the hero of my story.
Day 25: I am thankful for blogs. I love stumbling upon a new inspirational blog, following my friends and their adventures via their blogs, and having people support me as I blog. Do you have a blog? I want to follow you! And I would love if you would follow me!
Day 26: I received a card in the mail from a sorority sister and it made me realize how thankful I am for communication, whether it be text messages, skype, email, or good old fashioned letters. Lets all do a better job of utilizing our communication channels! Want an email or letter? PLEASE get me your email address and or home address and I will write you something!
Day 27: I am thankful for sleep. I don't know what I would do if I was an insomniac. I LOVE MY SLEEP.
Day 28: I am thankful that my Uncle Tiger BEAT leukemia. I will do everything I can to support this cause and help fund research so others can BEAT leukemia. PLEASE support my team!
Day 29: Today I am thankful for rain. I absolutely love rain. I love the smell, the sound, and the cozy feeling it evokes. I also love that rain means it is too warm to snow!
Day 30: Today I am thankful for lazy four-day weekends. I am also thankful for the habit I have formed of recognizing at least one thing to be thankful for everyday. It may not show in my status, but it will continue in my heart and mind.
Well, thats a wrap! "30 days of Thankfulness" complete -- and it was a lot of fun! Next month's challenge is on Instgram, so at the end of the month I will be sure to....
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