But you know I’ve been busy unpacking, decorating and not getting murdered by the cable guy. However, that doesn’t mean that I don’t have a butt load of things to be thankful for. And you know what that means don’t you? A LIST! (I sometimes pretend the word “list” is the word of the day like on Pee Wee’s Playhouse and then I scream real loud! Huh-heh!)
Today I’m thankful for:
1. My family. HOLY CRAP my family has come through on this move fo’ real. My step mom packed my entire kitchen and helped me move it, my mom bought me an entire living room, my BIL is coming over to put together said living room, and Big Sis is shortly giving me a niece or nephew. What? She’s got the hardest job of all. Kidding, she’s helping me hang pictures. She may not know it yet….
2. My friends. HOLY CRAP THE SEQUEL my friends have really helped me through this funk and I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to be surrounded by. P-Funk and Red have gone above and beyond the call of friendship and I’m so so so thankful for them. I just can’t say it enough.
3. Volunteering. I know that volunteering to help others is supposed to be about, well, helping others, but quite frankly we all know that it makes us feel so darn good. I’m volunteering this week through work and am really looking forward to it.
4. Nailing the pace run. I mentioned before that the pace run was giving me some grief (AKA kicking my ass) but I’ve been hitting my paces and increasing the distance week by week. I’m hoping to keep this streak alive but I’m thankful I’ve had a good first few weeks.
5. New restaurants and shops. In my new ‘hood there are countless non-chain restaurants and tons of cute little shops and boutiques. I can’t wait to try them all out.
6. Turkey Trots! Now that I’ve typed “turkey trots” it sounds kind of gross. That poor turkey should have laid off the Fiber One bars. Anywho, I love a turkey trot 5K and am looking forward to mine next week.
7. IKEA. I got a lot of furniture from IKEA for the new pad. It’s affordable and the clean aesthetic I like. I got a red couch! And of course, Billy bookcase.
8. Sleep. I love it. Nuff said.
9. Florence + The Machine’s new record “Shake It Out.” I LOVE the lyrics and Flo’s voice is so ethereal and gorgeous. And it’s hard to dance with the devil on your back so shake him off…
10. Platform heels with fish in them. Just because.
What are you thankful for today?
Sounds like you have a lot going for you!
I would love for my company to organize a volunteer event, we all should make time to give back. Have fun!
I am not thankful because you did not include a picture of the platform heels with fish in them.
The best way to start the day off on the right foot is with a list of all the things you are thankful for! Love you Boo!!!
I agree with Jamoosh, would have loved to see those platforms!
I am also thankful for family and upcoming paid time off of work!
You do have amazing friends.. YAY! I know your nailing your pace runs.. You've got this!
I don't have an IKEA and that's all everyone talks about!!! I'm a lil jealous of you right now, and your pace runs specifically, good job!
I love my platforms too………….
I meant to ask you about the high road. Hope that was the right decision and that it worked out for you.
Me and Ikea are like oil and water. The idea of putting that Swedish stuff together makes me walk right out…..well that and that you are supposed to only walk in one direction in the store. Not good for me.
Aaah, I didn't even know there was a new Florence + the Machine album out. I'll have to get on that. And yeah, moving pretty much *requires* friends and family!
I hate moving. The main reason I've lived in the same house for 9 years is because the thought of packing all my shit up makes me ill. If I never have to move again I'll be happy. Plus I love my house, so there's that, too.
Right now I'm thankful for whatever bits of pleasant weather Michigan sees fit to throw my way. If the sun comes out, that's awesome! If the daily high is over 50 degrees, that's even more awesome! If it's NOT snowing or raining, YAY!
I would be SOOOO thankful if I had an Ikea around here 🙂
So excited about the Turkey Trot. I will be there assuming it's the same one. Maybe we can meet up for a hello and small catch up? 🙂