I'm Thankful For...

knowing the true meaning of Christmas
Christmas lights
the possibility of snow
homemade cookies to share
ice skating even though I'm not very good at it

I'm Thankful For...

feeling warm sunshine on my face
delicious leftover Chinese food
citrus season in Florida
Christmas decorations

I'm Thankful For...

our country's service men and women
moments when i feel calm and content
my supportive family
my boyfriend who makes me laugh

I'm Thankful For...

homemade pumpkin pie AND homemade mac and cheese!
a night of good, uninterrupted sleep
comedy that makes me laugh out loud
friendly company at the local bar

I'm Thankful For...

weather that requires a fluffy blanket at night
excellent sister visits
delicious meals out at places like Marco & Pepe, Nha Trang, and Hamilton Inn

I'm Thankful For...

communication
a brief hail storm
homemade squash soup

I'm Thankful For...

sighting any bird that isn't a pigeon or house sparrow in Jersey City
homemade apple pie
keeping up with the laundry

I'm Thankful For...

rain on my window at night
having time to clean the apartment
a new washing machine
garden kitties getting successfully trapped for spay-neuter-release

I'm Thankful For...

exciting storms
roasted chicken
delicata squash season
strangers rescuing strangers on the PATH tracks

I'm Thankful For...

good beer
good stories
plentiful career opportunities
moments of empowerment
the opportunity to throw out some junk

I'm Thankful For...

cats that let me sleep through the night
a big bag of goodies from the farmers market
one last summer weekend

I'm Thankful For...

pumpkins
leftover Chinese takeout that still tastes good
the possibility of getting a new bed

I'm Thankful For...

Fall
cool weather
the promise of pumpkins
the approaching holiday season

I'm Thankful For...

Hurricane Earl spicing up the forecast
Labor Day weekend
finally having some furniture projects to work on
my sister's beautiful artwork

I'm Thankful For...

Mom and Dad
rain and cool, autumnal weather
giant fall catalogs arriving in the mail
pleasant childhood memories

I'm Thankful For...

the internet (how did we ever find information before it?)
gazpacho with heirloom tomatoes
itsy bitsy feral kittens with big appetites
glue guns

I'm Thankful For:

a weekend full of activities but also relaxing enough that I'm not exhausted on Monday
funny farm animals
car shopping
successful car shopping

I'm Thankful For...

generous and supportive parents
green tea in the afternoon
Dia Beacon
road trips

I'm Thankful For...

my sister
the Bay
sunshine
ripe tomatoes with basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper on 'em

I'm Thankful For...

kitties who plop right down on you and start purring
plants that bounce back despite the heat
sausage gravy and biscuits made by a friend
the anticipation of going to the Bay

I'm Thankful For...

gorgeous summer weather
people who are taking charge of the feral cat situation
neighbors who noticed approvingly that I picked up trash on the sidewalk
plain yogurt

I'm Thankful For...

cherries (can't get enough)
moisturizing shampoo and conditioner that moisturizes
really good bread from a somewhat local baker (Hudson)
resisting the urge to scratch mosquito bites

I'm Thankful For...

noticing the squash vine borers attacking my squash plants
homegrown tomatoes
cool breezes
Groupon restaurant coupons

I'm Thankful For...

the kindness of strangers
big thunderstorms that break up the afternoon humidity
ladybugs
ripe peaches
neighbors who seem happy to see me
neighbors who water my plants while I'm away

I'm Thankful For...

friendships that "last longer than most marriages!" (Thanks Carolyn!)
feral cats who seem interested in me despite my occasional garden hose mishaps.
beets that are enjoying their topdressing of compost and ceder mulch.
weather that's in the high 80s instead of the high 90s.

I'm Thankful For

Furry kitties with big pink noses
80's love songs
Rain
Kale in my morning blueberry smoothie
2 kitties peacefully coexisting on the desk