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!