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Day 38!

Thankful today for Trader Joes and it's proximity to where I work. This evening I make the trek back to Saratoga and I'm going to stock up on healthy treats from TJs because of the impending storm heading our way. TJs affordable, healthy and sometimes organic selection rocks-my-world.

Christmas

...and I don't know what day it is. I lost count.

Today I'm thankful to have spent the holiday with my parents. Both of them. It was a nice twenty-four hours filled with dog walks, fires, singing, food, cuddling, more food, and general Christmas merriment. While tradition was different this year due to my work schedule, (miss you grandma and grandpa, cousins, aunts and uncles) we were still able to enjoy a day off together. Things may be different come next year, but for right now, Dec 25th, 2012, we had a very nice time together.

Speak Up!

Today, on this sunny Christmas eve, I'm thankful for having the courage to speak up, always...when it comes to dating and men. I am also thankful for this article, which sums up my thoughts on relationships quite perfectly.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/15/opinion/sunday/the-downside-of-cohabiting-before-marriage.html?pagewanted=all&_r=3&

Here's to self respect, not doing things out of convenience, being brave enough to ask for what you want and what you need in a relationship and having the awareness to walk away when those needs and desires aren't being fulfilled.

Boom.

There is ALWAYS a Reason to Party

Day 34: I'm thankful for being out of college. Don't get me wrong college and grad school were definitely noteworthy and I met some of my best friends there, however, the way I treated my body during closet was similar to a dumpster. The late night binge drinking, the pizza, the lack of sleep, the late night binge drinking again...ugh, I tire just at writing it. So, in those regards, I'm thankful to be out of college. Why am I thankful for this on Day 34? Because last night a friend from college through his annual Holiday Party and as soon as I walked through his doorway I took a time travel machine back to 2002-2006! It was messy, but fun, and I think I see signs of six pack abs from laughing so hard. These boys are so much fun and they always have a reason to party.....I just can't hang like I once could.

Day 35: Today I'm thankful for Yoga Fuel. It's a vitamin/supplement that you take before you go into hot yoga. It's packed with natural electrolytes and goodness. I swear those were the only thing that got me through my Bikram class this evening. woof. I was tireddddd. Off to bed, Christmas eve tomorrow!!

<3

We're Still Here!

I'm thankful the world didn't end today. Life is really cool and I wanna keep l-i-v-i-n'!

Baggage.

Gross. Even the word makes me cringe. My baggage, other peoples baggage...woof. I've come to terms with the general baggage that exists in the world, but I never thought I'd be thankful for it, until recently. I have a friend who is going through a tough break up. It happens, we've all been there. It's taking me back to a tough break up I went though, and now looking back, I can honestly say I'm so thankful for the lessons I learned. While they didn't appear to be lessons at the time, they have really taught me the value of standards. I feel I'm a stronger individual with a butt load of self respect.

No one could have taught me and it's something everyone has to experience, and although the experience sucks immensely at the time, I can confidently say that I am a better person for having gone through such an event. My heart is stronger and softer at the same time.

Not only did I find it helps with romantic relationships, but just relationships in general. When you come to terms with your baggage and just let it be what it is, you have more time to fill your life with things and people you love. I think when we accept our past we can really move forward and live a life that's sweet, honest and fulfilling, at least for me it's working. :)

Would Ya Look At That..

My horoscope today reads:

"You may come to realize today that fortune has been on your side throughout your life. As you gaze about you at the individual empire you have built, you will likely feel the weight of your own abundance settle on your shoulders. If you can disregard thoughts of the hypothetical catastrophes that may befall you in the future, you can feel real gratitude where your prosperity is concerned. You may be inspired to not only thank the universe but also those individuals who supported you while your current quest for satisfaction was in its infancy. Today can be a wonderful time to share your literal and figurative wealth with those who have not enjoyed the same opportunities and advantages.
When we understand the extent of, and are truly grateful for, the blessings we have received, we naturally feel inspired to do what we can to ensure that others can enjoy the same advantages that allowed us to prosper. Those people who feel disadvantaged have little impetus to share their abundance, as they are afraid to lose what they have acquired over time. We lose this reticence when we are secure in our prosperity, thankful for what we have achieved yet certain that there is more to come. Often, it is the appreciation for the help we have been given that inspires us to spread our life’s richness among those in need. As you come to appreciate the overwhelming fullness of your life today, you will learn the true value of wealth and spiritual plenty."

So today, on day 31 of my journey, I'm gonna thank EVERYONE I've ever crossed paths with. You, in someway, shape or form, have changed me, taught me or helped me. Thanks peeps! : )