I'm generally a very reflective and introspective person. I've always got a lot going on inside my head, most of which I don't tend to share with other people.
(Hence, the anonymous blog.)
So naturally, I am always thinking about my life; what I've got and what I'm missing. Mostly what I've got, though. I try to stay positive.
But I don't always share these musings. So now, I present to you: The Second Annual List of Things to be Thankful for! It's only a little delayed from Thanksgiving.
First up, and most importantly, FAMILY.
Seriously, where would I be without these amazing people?? My two amazing nephews, and my beautiful niece. They are my everything, and I love them more than I can say. And I just have to point out that my niece called me by name this weekend! Two down, one to go!
But it's not just them, it's my siblings too. They are wonderful people who are always there for me. And I'm not just saying that because they actually read this blog (at least, I think they do!) My parents too, have been nothing but supportive and wonderful. I owe a lot to my upbringing by them.
Other things to be thankful for:
* the 2008 election - go Obama!
* my wonderful, amazing, one-of-a-kind class - the best class I've ever had, so I'm going to enjoy it!
* co-workers who keep me laughing day in and out (and students who keep me laughing as well)
* job security - in this market, it's nice to know that I will always have a job - and a good one at that!
* my health
* amazon.com, for being my main mode of holiday shopping this year and keeping me well clear of all malls
* Target, my other shopping haven (sadly, located in a mall, but at least I don't have to step foot in the rest of the mall to go there)
* reusable grocery bags - seriously, I've reduced my plastic usage by about 90% since I started using those, it's amazing!
* my new hot water pot, that allows me a mug of decaf green tea every morning (in my reusable mug, of course!)
* the hipness of being green - I love that people think it's cool to be environmentally friendly!
* books that hook me and enter me into another world
* this blog, which gives me a writing outlet, but also serves as an excellent procrastination tool for when I should be writing research papers *ahem*
* January 20th, when our new president takes office - oh wait, did I say that one already??
* my updated iPod touch, and the plethora of free apps available for my downloading pleasure - next up, iPhone!!
* technology, in general
* music that makes me happy - currently Ben Folds Five, Imogen Heap & Frou Frou, Feist, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Regina Spektor, and the Twilight soundtrack
* Radiohead, which gets its own category - I can't stop listening to it!
And the list goes on and on. And on and on, I'm sure, because I will writing this research paper for the next 10 days. So I will probably write tons more.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
(Hence, the anonymous blog.)
So naturally, I am always thinking about my life; what I've got and what I'm missing. Mostly what I've got, though. I try to stay positive.
But I don't always share these musings. So now, I present to you: The Second Annual List of Things to be Thankful for! It's only a little delayed from Thanksgiving.
First up, and most importantly, FAMILY.
Seriously, where would I be without these amazing people?? My two amazing nephews, and my beautiful niece. They are my everything, and I love them more than I can say. And I just have to point out that my niece called me by name this weekend! Two down, one to go!
But it's not just them, it's my siblings too. They are wonderful people who are always there for me. And I'm not just saying that because they actually read this blog (at least, I think they do!) My parents too, have been nothing but supportive and wonderful. I owe a lot to my upbringing by them.
Other things to be thankful for:
* the 2008 election - go Obama!
* my wonderful, amazing, one-of-a-kind class - the best class I've ever had, so I'm going to enjoy it!
* co-workers who keep me laughing day in and out (and students who keep me laughing as well)
* job security - in this market, it's nice to know that I will always have a job - and a good one at that!
* my health
* amazon.com, for being my main mode of holiday shopping this year and keeping me well clear of all malls
* Target, my other shopping haven (sadly, located in a mall, but at least I don't have to step foot in the rest of the mall to go there)
* reusable grocery bags - seriously, I've reduced my plastic usage by about 90% since I started using those, it's amazing!
* my new hot water pot, that allows me a mug of decaf green tea every morning (in my reusable mug, of course!)
* the hipness of being green - I love that people think it's cool to be environmentally friendly!
* books that hook me and enter me into another world
* this blog, which gives me a writing outlet, but also serves as an excellent procrastination tool for when I should be writing research papers *ahem*
* January 20th, when our new president takes office - oh wait, did I say that one already??
* my updated iPod touch, and the plethora of free apps available for my downloading pleasure - next up, iPhone!!
* technology, in general
* music that makes me happy - currently Ben Folds Five, Imogen Heap & Frou Frou, Feist, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Regina Spektor, and the Twilight soundtrack
* Radiohead, which gets its own category - I can't stop listening to it!
And the list goes on and on. And on and on, I'm sure, because I will writing this research paper for the next 10 days. So I will probably write tons more.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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