Since it's THANKSgiving week, I thought I would reflect on all I have to be thankful from this past year of crazyness...
- God's love and forgiveness every day.
- The chance to have my first real teaching job.
- Family and friends who supported me when I decided to quit my job and go to culinary school.
- ... and then supported me again when I realized culinary school wasn't the best decision of my life.
- Teachers who call in sick so I can have a substitute job everyday.
- My boyfriend who is simply the best! (I'll refrain from getting mooshy-gooshy).
- Wonderful friends who are supportive, encouraging, and love me for who I am.
- "Friends" being on Nick@ Nite every night (even though I own the DVDs!).
- A car that works, has heat and air, and hasn't broken down yet!
- The opportunity to take trips to visit family and friends in Colorado, Texas, and Wyoming.
- The chance to go on my first Caribbean Cruise- best time ever!
- Food, shelter, clothing- so many people don't have these simple luxuries.
- My soft, fluffy, evil kitty.
- Life Church & Life Group
- Knowing how to cook, bake, sew and craft- it's so fun! If you want to learn/be a grandma like me, I'll teach you.
- Becoming an aunt :)
- Hot weather over the summer.
- Ways to stay warm during the cold months.
I'm so excited for the holidays to start (they really help me get through my hate of cold weather)! My favorite part of Thanksgiving is cooking and baking all the food, as well as spending time with family and friends. No matter how many people we have over, there always ends up being too much food, which is excellent because left-overs are the best. This year, I'm going to B-ville for an early dinner Wednesday, then we're having people over to my parent's house Thursday. Then, B, J, and AM are coming on Friday for a few days. And my college friends will be in town! Lots of excitement all around.
This holiday season, I encourage you to.... spend quality time with friends and family. Open your home to someone who may not have anyone to spend the holidays with. Volunteer at a food shelter or donate to those in need. Buy gifts for an Angel Tree child/family. Watch holiday movies. Make a fun "Winter To-Do list". Relax. Don't get caught up in the hustle and bustle of shopping, buying gifts, and spending too much money (people will still love you even if you don't buy them $1000 worth of gifts). Remember the reason we celebrate Christmas.
What are you thankful for this year? How do you plan to spend the holidays?
Happy Thanksgiving y'all!
