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
Monday, June 11, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
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.
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.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
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.
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.
Friday, June 8, 2012
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.
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.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
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.
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.
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.
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