10 Things I Am Thankful For - Tomorrow is Today

1. I am thankful to be debt free - thank you for the feelings of control and liberty
2. I am thankful for the treasures we found with Mel Fisher - thank you for the feelings of adventure and excitement
3. I am thankful for our perfect home - thank you for the feelings of security and contentment
4. I am thankful for the perfect job - thank you for the feelings of fulfillment and validation
5. I am thankful for all our friends - thank you for the feelings of community and warmth
6. I am thankful for my perfect body - thank you for the feelings of health and fitness
7. I am thankful for our travels - thank you for the feelings of discovery and expedition
8. I am thankful for my artistic endeavors - thank you for the feelings of creativity and recognition
9. I am thankful for our worship of the gods - thank you for the feelings of connection and spiritual peace
10. I am thankful for my husband - first, last and always my most precious possession - thank you, thank you, thank you!

10 Things to be Thankful For - Technology

It's amazing what we use every day that was science fiction just 30, 20 or even 10 years ago!
1. GPS that keeps me from getting lost
2. Email that lets me communicate quickly in writing
3. Facebook that lets me keep in touch with what family and friends are doing
4. My iPhone that let's me access the internet from anywhere
5. My iPod that lets me carry thousands of songs in my pocket
6. Digital cameras that take thousands of pictures without any film
7. Digital movies that we can download and watch on demand
8. Direct deposit and ATMs that let me get paid quickly
9. eBay that lets me find forgotten treasures and sell unwanted clutter
10. My computer that lets me write this blog!

10 Things to be Thankful For - Emergencies

With Tropical Storm Debby wreaking havoc, I am thankful for these emergency necessities
1. News radio that keeps me updated on road closures and storm warnings
2. The Weather Channel that gives constant status updates
3. The hurricane shutters we can put on our windows if needed
4. The solar powered generator we bought to charge phones and computers in an emergency
5. Our pantry full of nonperishable food
6. Our strong cinder block home that is safe and secure in wind and rain
7. Our fireplace that can cook food and keep us warm
8. Our lake with lots of fish we can catch
9. Our well stocked first aid kits
10. The knowledge of safety and preparedness that my dad instilled in me throughout my childhood

10 Things to be Thankful For - Special Days

Every day is a day to be thankful for, but some days of the year are extra special, and I am thankful to have these reasons to celebrate.
1. My Birthday
2. Gs Birthday
3. Our anniversary
4. Moms Birthday
5. New Years Eve
6. July 4th
7. Thanksgiving
8. Samhain
9. Christmas Eve
10. Christmas Day

10 Things to be Thankful For - Friends

1. I am thankful for friends who enjoy going to the theme parks with us.
2. I am thankful for friends who like having game nights.
3. I am thankful for friends who sing karaoke.
4. I am thankful for friends who share my love for theater.
5. I am thankful for friends who perform improv comedy with me.
6. I am thankful for friends who support my business.
7. I am thankful for friends who remember us on birthdays and holidays.
8. I am thankful for friends who open their homes to us.
9. I am thankful for friends who go to movies and shows with us.
10. I am thankful for friends who believe in our talents.

10 Things to be Thankful For - The basics

If you are thankful for the simplest things in your life, it allows your gratitude to deepen for the complex things. I am grateful for these things because they are essential for life...
1. I am thankful for the magical air I breathe.
2. I am grateful for the clean water I have to drink.
3. I am thankful for the delicious food I eat.
4. I am thankful for the sheltering home we live in.
5. I am thankful for the comfortable clothing I wear.
6. I am thankful for the reliable car I drive and the gas I need to drive it.
7. I am thankful for the soap, shampoo, conditioner and toothpaste that keep me clean.
8. I am thankful for my job that pays me so I can buy all these necessities, plus so much more.
9. I am thankful for the support of friends.
10. I am thankful for the love of my mom and husband.

10 Things to be Thankful For - Morning Routine

Sometimes we take the simple things for granted. I thank the universe for these daily luxuries that make my morning so easy.
1. My alarm clock.
2. Running water.
3. A hot shower.
4. My electric toothbrush.
5. My toaster.
6. My refrigerator.
7. My coffee maker.
8. TV and the local news
9. Air conditioning.
10. My car.

10 Things to be Thankful For - The Summer Solstice

1. I am thankful for the longer days that let us do more outside each day.
2. I am thankful for fresh fruit and vegetables from the local farms.
3. I am thankful for holidays like Memorial Day and July 4th.
4. I am thankful for ice cream on a hot day.
5. I am thankful for cooking outside on the grill.
6. I am thankful for summer afternoon thunderstorms that bring much needed rain.
7. I am thankful for the sweet taste of honey mead.
8. I am thankful for warm summer nights outside.
9. I am thankful for school vacations so traffic is lessened.
10. I am thankful for family vacations that keep our economy moving and keep Disney and cruise lines successful.

10 Things to be Thankful For - Road Trip

1. I'm thankful to be planning our next trip to Key West because I need a break from every day responsibilities.
2. I'm thankful for driving with G because he lets me drive and keeps me entertained and informed on the trip.
3. I'm thankful to be less than 8 hours from the Keys so we can drive instead of flying.
4. I'm thankful we are part of MF so we can search for treasures.
5. I'm thankful to have a room booked at the Speakeasy Inn so we can enjoy the Rum Bar downstairs and a quiet room at night.
6. I'm thankful that G likes to pack picnic lunches because I like eating in our room or out at the beach.
7. I'm thankful we'll be there early on Saturday so we can watch the sunset at Mallory Square.
8. I'm thankful to have all day Monday to come home so we can make stops in the Keys if we want to.
9. I'm thankful for satellite radio because it stays with us for the whole trip and gives us lots of music options.
10. I'm thankful to have a beautiful home to come back to after vacation because as much as I love traveling, home is where I feel the most peace and joy.

10 Things To Be Thankful For - Books

1. The Harry Potter Series - JK Rowling
2. On Stranger Tides - Tim Powers
3. Illusions - Richard Bach
4. The Meredith Gentry Series - Laurell K Hamilton
5. The Eve Dallas Series - JD Robb
6. The Sookie Stackhouse Series - Charmaine Harris
7. The Magic - Rhonda Byrne
8. Jitterbug Perfume - Tom Robbins
9. The Firm - John Grisham
10. Little House on the Prairie - Laura Ingalls Wilder

Thank you, thank you, thank you all for allowing me to escape into the realities you have created.

10 Things to be Thankful For - my past

1. I am thankful to have created and directed the Holiday Revue because it proved to me my talents and created lasting friendships.
2. I am thankful to have lived in New York City because I was able to experience so much there that you can't find anywhere else in the world.
3. I am thankful to have lived in Seattle and experienced the mountains, forests and orcas there.
4. I am thankful to have gone to the Educational Center for the Arts and studied theater arts to create a strong foundation on which to build me passion.
5. I am thankful to have travelled to Europe as a teenager because it broadened my perspective at a formative time in my life.
6. I am thankful to have driven across the country twice when moving to be able to see states I might not otherwise have the opportunity to visit.
7. I am thankful to have had the good fortune and ability to appear on nationally televised game shoes and actually win.
8. I am thankful to have appeared in several music videos because it allowed me to meet cultural icons like Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Grace Jones and the Beastie Boys.
9. I am thankful to have lived in New Jersey because doing community theater there allowed me to meet my incredible husband.
10. Finally on this Father's Day, I am incredible thankful to have had my Dad in my life. I miss him always, and I thank him for his love, his friendship, his lessons and his support.

10 Things to be Thankful For - Saturday shopping

1. I'm thankful for Saturday mornings when I can sleep in and relax.
2. I'm thankful to have money to buy our food and clothes.
3. I'm thankful to have stores nearby that provide everything we could possibly want.
4. I'm thankful that Mom lives so close so we can go shopping together.
5. I'm thankful for the discounted bulk prices at BJs.
6. I'm thankful for self service check outs that save time.
7. I'm thankful that gas prices have dropped and keep dropping.
8. I'm thankful our neighbor has chickens and shares the eggs with us.
9. I'm thankful to have plenty of clothing and shoes.
10. I'm thankful to get home after a day of shopping and enjoy the wine I bought today.

10 Things to be Thankful For - Home after Work

1. I'm thankful when my husband has dinner ready when I get home.
2. I'm thankful for weeknight TV to escape for a little while.
3. I'm thankful to be able to change from my work clothes to comfy sweats.
4. I'm thankful to see the sunset from our lanai.
5. I'm thankful for a hot shower to wash away the grime of the day.
6. I'm thankful for social media to catch up and keep in touch with friends.
7. I'm thankful for our chiming fountain that soothes my spirit.
8. I'm thankful for discount shopping on eBay.
9. I'm thankful for my Kindle so I can read books in bed.
10. I'm thankful for my comfortable bed and a good night's sleep.

10 Things to be Thankful For - Nature

1. I am thankful for the warmth of the sun that heats my muscles and bones.
2. I am thankful for the coolness of the rain that makes everything grow.
3. I am thankful for the sweet scent of jasmine, roses and orange blossoms that lift my spirits.
4. I am thankful for the roar of ocean waves that brings me peace and comfort.
5. I am thankful for the quiet of the deep woods that brings me contemplation and reflection.
6. I am thankful for the taste of fresh oranges from our tree that energizes me.
7. I am thankful for the rustle of the breeze through the palm trees that soothes me.
8. I am thankful for the majesty of snow capped mountains that grounds me.
9. I am thankful for the motion of grasses that dance in the wind.
10. I am thankful for the beauty of a tropical sunset that reminds me of the cycle of life.

Repairing relationships - 10 things about L- I appreciate

1. She's quiet
2. She has a good work ethic
3. She likes dogs
4. She asks questions
5. She takes notes
6. She is punctual, but will call if she's going to be late
7. She is learning new things
8. She is very knowledgeable about defects
9. She is willing to handle returned items
10. She is very knowledgeable about shipping

10 Things to be Thankful For - Favorite Places

1. I am thankful for the romantic streets and architecture of Paris.
2. I am thankful for the soothing rush of the ocean waves on Cape Cod.
3. I am thankful for the powdery sands of Clearwater Beach.
4. I am thankful for the rolling green hills and warm people of Ireland.
5. I am thankful for the dramatic mountains, formidable glaciers and teeming wildlife of Alaska.
6. I am thankful for the eternal fun and joy of Walt Disney World.
7. I am thankful for the relaxed and funky vibe of Key West.
8. I am thankful for the ancient monuments and sacred sites of Greece.
9. I am thankful for the electric energy and worldly atmosphere of New York City.
10. I am thankful for the warmth of the Florida sun at home, especially when the rest of the country is blanketed in snow and ice.

Making Dreams Come True

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the $10,000.00 to reinvest in MF before June 28th!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the amazing success of our website and the $1,000.00 per week it brings in!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the $40,000.00 windfall that let me leave my job and start working from home full time!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the trip to Paris for G-s birthday!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the 80 pound weight loss and healthy life!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the complete renovation of our kitchen!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for our newly painted and completely fixed house!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for our beautiful professionally landscaped yard!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the amazing emeralds we found on the Magruder in July!

10 Things to be Thankful For - about me

1. I am thankful for my good health because I appreciate feeling well after knowing what it's like to be in pain.
2. I am thankful for my strong and able body because it takes me through life every day.
3. I am thankful for my sense of humor because it keeps my day in perspective and entertains others.
4. I am thankful for my work ethic because it allows me to finish my tasks quickly.
5. I am thankful for my creativity because it brings new opportunities in to my life and lets me express myself freely.
6. I am thankful for my desire to improve myself because it is helping me to achieve my dreams and transform my attitude.
7. I am thankful for my patience because I see rewards as it grows.
8. I am thankful for my intelligence because it allows me to learn new things to help me grow.
9. I am thankful for my curiosity because it allows me to find new ideas and perspectives to apply to my life.
10. I am thankful for my love for travel because it has allowed my to experience other places and cultures and gives me a broader perspective on the world.

10 Things to be Thankful For - People in my Life

1. I am thankful for G - my husband, my rock, my joy, my life.
2. I am thankful for Mom - my never ending support and unconditional love.
3. I am thankful for W - G's oldest friend and a constant source of comfort and companionship
4. I am thankful for A - our deepest well of compassion, grace and generosity
5. I am thankful for E - our smartest ally, competitive and friendly challenger to our beliefs
6. I am thankful for Mi - gifted, kind, fair and warm
7. I am thankful for P - thoughtful, sweet, generous and talented
8. I am thankful for Ma - funny, complimentary, giving and energetic
9. I am thankful for Ad - calm, nurturing, compassionate and hospitable
10. I am thankful for J - joyous, innocent, trusting and loving

10 Things to be Thankful For - Little Luxuries

1. I am thankful for our Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee maker because it makes coffee and tea so quickly.
2. I am thankful for my electric toothbrush because it makes my teeth so clean and white.
3. I am thankful for my Kindle because it gives me instant access to thousands of books, the internet, music and movies.
4. I am thankful for our garage door opener because it keeps us dry when we come home in a pouring rain.
5. I am thankful for restaurant drive through windows because every once in a while you need to eat on the run.
6. I am thankful for my iPhone because it lets me talk to people from anywhere, as well as giving my instant maps, weather and information.
7. I am thankful for my Kenkohs sandals because they helped heal my foot pain.
8. I am thankful for our Sodastream because it gives us sweet treats without corn syrup.
9. I am thankful for my digital camera because it takes such amazing pictures of our travels and adventures.
10. I am thankful for Twitter because it lets me follow favorite people whether I know them or not, and gives a voice to @CaptJSparrow.

10 Things to be Thankful For - Saturday Chores

1. I am thankful for the living room floor we need to sweep and mop because it reminds me of the work we have put into the house and makes me very proud.
2. I am thankful for the window blinds we need to clean because they diffuse the bright sunshine and make the house more comfortable while letting us look out.
3. I am thankful for the kitchen we need to clean because I love being able to cook at home and having an organized clean kitchen to do it in.
4. I am thankful for the office we need to clean because it's wonderful to have a room designated for all of my business needs.
5. I am thankful for the extra clothes that need to go to Goodwill because it demonstrates how fortunate we are to have more than we need and it feels good to give them to charity.
6. I am thankful for our pantry closet we need to clean because we are so fortunate to be able to store food and have a place to do it.
7. I am thankful for the sliding glass doors we need to clean because they give us a wide view of our beautiful yard and lake.
8. I am thankful for the lanai we need to vacuum because it's such a cozy, comfortable space to be outdoors.
9. I am thankful for the rugs we need to vacuum because they keep the bedrooms comfortable for bare feet.
10. I am thankful for the garage we need to clean and organize because we are so lucky to be able to keep both our cars inside and still have room to do laundry and store seasonal things.

10 Things to be Thankful For - Music

1. I am thankful for Duran Duran because their synth pop epitomizes the 80s for me, and because I will always have a crush on Simon LeBon.
2. I am thankful for The Beatles because their timeless songs span generations and are just as powerful today as they were 45 years ago.
3. I am thankful for The Rolling Stones because I have grown to love their raunchy rock and roll, and they are Greg's favorite band.
4. I am thankful for Andrew Lloyd Webber because The Phantom of The Opera gives me absolute chills.
5. I am thankful for David Cook because his genuine heart and soul come out in his music and he's simply the greatest guy you could ever hope to meet.
6. I am thankful for John Williams because his soundtracks are a complete character in so many of my favorite movies.
7. I am thankful for Katy Perry because her modern bubble gum dance music makes me smile.
8. I am thankful for Sting because he wrote and performed my wedding song, Fields of Gold.
9. I am thankful for Vince Guaraldi because his simple piano-bass-drum trio instantly makes me feel like a child again with A Charlie Brown Christmas.
10. I am thankful for Django Reinhardt because his guitar brings me back to rainy nights in a Paris apartment.

10 Things to be Thankful For - Rainy Day

1. I am thankful for the sound of rain on the roof because it lulls me to sleep.
2. I am thankful for the water flowing into the lake because it makes it fill up again.
3. I am thankful for lightning because it charges the atmosphere.
4. I am thankful for our view on to the lake because I can watch the storm.
5. I am thankful for naps because they recharge me.
6. I am thankful for the scent of G's cooking because it makes me feel protected and taken care of.
7. I am thankful for the clouds over the sun because they soften the light and cool the air.
8. I am thankful for the warmth of my blanket because it makes me feel cocooned.
9. I am thankful for the taste of hot tea because it comforts me.
10. I am thankful when it rains on my day off so I can enjoy all of these things fully.

Being thankful for a situation I wish to change - money

1. I am glad to have all the experiences and items that we have purchased.
2. I am glad we had credit available when we didn't have cash at the moment.
3. I am thankful for our house and all the improvements we have been able to make to it.
4. I am glad to have our cars.
5. I'm glad that our credit score is good and getting better.
6. I'm glad we are current with all of our payments.
7. I'm glad we can still enjoy leisure activities.
8. I'm glad G likes his job and the wonderful benefits he receives.
9. I'm glad my job pays me very well.
10. I'm glad I have my own business for more income.

10 Things to be Thankful For - things I love

1.I am thankful for music because it lifts me spirits and energizes me.
2. I am thankful for roller coasters and other theme park rides because they thrill and excite me.
3. I am thankful for movies and TV because they let me escape and be entertained.
4. I am thankful for travel because I love seeing new people and places around the world.
5. I am thankful for the Disney theme parks because they make me feel like a child again.
6. I am thankful for reading because it brings me knowledge and relaxation.
7. I am thankful for improvisation because it tests my mind and lets me perform and make people laugh.
8. I am thankful for singing because it makes me feel strong and joyful.
9. I am thankful for the seashore because it connects me with nature and makes me feel at peace.
10. I am thankful for playing games with friends because I enjoy competition with people who like my company.

Pleasing my ethereal manager - I'm thankful for my job because...

I can play the music I like.
I can dress casually.
Chuck is cool.
I am self directed.
I can go online when I want to.
Free coffee!
There's a store next door for snacks and drinks.
It pays very well.
I get discounts on shoes and insoles.
I can share opinions with Chuck and Dave.
I am free to customize live chat responses.
I make the vast majority of people happy.
I get to see the bay on my commute.
Our computers and telephones work well.
It's air conditioned.
It's not too much physical labor.
The mailman and UPS delivery guy are nice.
I can set my own work pace.
I get to enjoy creative writing on Facebook and Twitter.
I am getting great ideas for running my own business.
I have a window at my desk.
I have a nice green plant.
I have a comfortable chair.
I have a clean desk.
I can check my email at work.
I can and do act in others best interests.
I am adding new skills and experiences to my resume.

10 Things to be Thankful For - Gratitude works!

1. I am thankful to have been notified that I passed the test to join Mensa! Because independent validation always makes me feel good!
2. I am thankful for unexpected financial windfalls like the check from Citizens because it's proof that gratitude works!
3. I am thankful to live in Florida because we are so close to so much to do - Disney, Universal, The Keys, the beach and so much more.
4. I am thankful that A told me about her gratitude journal because it started me on the path to gratitude.
5. I am thankful that R told me to see 'The Secret' because it solidified my commitment to improving my life through gratitude.
6. I am thankful for 'The Magic' because it has given us a specific set of exercises to help us increase gratitude in our lives.
7. I am thankful that G is as excited about our path as I am because together we are unstoppable and will achieve all our dreams.
8. I am thankful that Mom is coming to dinner tomorrow so I can tell her about Mensa.
9. I am thankful for today's gratitude exercise because it focuses on my career and being thankful for work.
10. I am thankful for the joy I feel this morning because I know it is because of my gratitude and there will be much more to come!

10 Things to be Thankful For - workday mornings

1. I am thankful to have a job to go to so I can meet my financial responsibilities.
2. I am thankful for all my clothes because they give me many choices for comfortable things to wear.
3. I am thankful for Facebook because it lets me see what is happening with friends and family.
4. I am thankful that my husband makes me lunch because it saves me time and money and makes me feel loved.
5. I am thankful for my cellphone because it lets me stay in touch with G and others while at work.
6. I am thankful for my cosmetics because they make me feel better about my daily appearance.
7. I am thankful for the air conditioning because it makes the house cool and pleasant to live in.
8. I am thankful for the little hook that holds my car keys so I know where they are each day.
9. I am thankful I remembered to get gas over the weekend so I don't have to stop on the way to work.
10. I am thankful to leave on time so I am at work on time.

10 Things to be Thankful For - Lazy Sundays

1. I am thankful to sleep in late because I feel fully refreshed and relaxed.
2. I am thankful for relaxed morning breakfast time because G makes yummy pancakes.
3. I am thankful for coffee because it tastes good and lifts my energy.
4. I am thankful for time off of work because I can spend time with G enjoying our leisure activities.
5. I am thankful for HGTV home improvement shows because they give us ideas on how to renovate and decorate the home we love so much.
6. I am thankful for HBO On Demand because it lets us watch movies and our favorite shows like Game of Thrones and True Blood whenever we want.
7. I am thankful for stretchy pants and worn out T-shirts because they are so soft and comfortable.
8. I am thankful for long hot showers because they make me feel energized and rejuvenated.
9. I am thankful for improv practice because it lets me be creative and test my brain.
10. I am thankful for my Kindle because I can access the Internet and read in bed before I go to sleep every night.

Relationships - 3 people I am thankful for, 5 reasons

1. G
Thank you, G, for supporting me in every endeavor and believing in my talents and skills.
Thank you, G, for making me laugh, especially when I feel like crying.
Thank you, G, for always being honest with me.
Thank you, G, for being willing to take chances and go on adventures with me.
Thank you, G, for loving me and making me feel like the most important person in the world.

2. M
Thank you, M, for believing in my talent.
Thank you, M, for entertaining me.
Thank you, M, for sharing my love for Star Wars and Disney.
Thank you, M, for giving me good direction.
Thank you, M, for sharing your daughter with me.

3. P
Thank you, P, for always listening to me.
Thank you, P, for respecting my opinions.
Thank you, P, for encouraging me to use my talents.
Thank you, P, for your competitive spirit and fun loving nature.
Thank you, P, for sharing my love of the theater.

10 Things to be Thankful for - Entertainment

Because it's Saturday and I'm going to Walt Disney World, here are 10 things I am thankful for because they entertain me, bringing me joy and laughter -

1. Pirates of the Caribbean - and specifically Captain Jack Sparrow
2. Star Wars
3. The Little Mermaid
4. Game of Thrones
5. True Blood
6. Modern Family
7. The Big Bang Theory
8. Two Broke Girls
9. Satellite comedy radio
10. Harry Potter

10 Things to be Thankful For - Day Two - what I can see from the couch

I can sit on my couch and count at least ten things I am thankful for without moving! I am so blessed!
1. The beautiful view of the lake from our home because it brings me peace and happiness.
2. The wildlife that shares our backyard because they make me feel connected to nature.
3. The rain that's falling right now because its filling the lake and making everything green.
4. The morning news because it lets me know where accidents are so I can avoid them.
5. Our fireplace because it makes me so proud to look at it and know that we placed those stones ourselves.
6. Our Millionaire pins because they bring me happy memories.
7. My Nancy Award because it makes me proud and happy to remember directing It's A Wonderful Life.
8. Our floor because it makes me proud to look at it and know that we leveled that concrete and placed those boards ourselves.
9. Our TV and stereo system because it brings us so much entertainment and information.
10. Our lanai because it lets us experience the outdoors without being exposed to rain and bugs.