THANKSgiving

To celebrate the upcoming holiday season everyday in November I will be posting something I am thankful for.
November 1- I am Thankful for my health. On a day that I am hurting, I realize that there are so many people in this world in much worse shape than I am. I am grateful for every day I make it out of bed. It's another chance to glorify god.
November 2- I am thankful for my family. I appreciate how close we are, and how much we love each other. I know they will always be there for the good and the bad, and nothing will ever change that.
November 3- I am thankful for my boyfriend. After all the horrible things that went on in my life over the past 5 years, he was the turning point. He made me happy to wake up in the mornings again. He puts up with me at my best and my worst, and always makes my life better. I'm happy to finally have someone in my life who I can love unconditionally and that loves me back.
November 4- Today I am thankful for my intelligence. I value being a "smart girl". Growing up it was a hindrance at times and I didn't always feel like I belonged around other people my age, but now I understand it was God preparing me for growing up so fast.
November 5-Today I am thankful for my job. It drives me crazy sometimes, but in today's world I am happy to have one I am passionate about.
November 6- Today I am thankful for my best friend. I'm blessed to have her in my life for so long. She's always there when I need her, and gave me one of the best blessings in my life. My wonderful little Genevieve. :)
November 7- Today I am thankful for my Grandmother. She taught me so much, and I owe most of what I know to her. She was the most graceful and god like woman I have ever met. It was an honor to be her granddaughter. My passion for cooking, and decorating, and entertaining came from this wonderful woman and is much of who I am!
November 8- Today I am thankful for Autumn. My favorite time of year, I love watching the leaves change, turning on my fireplace, and a good slice of pumpkin pie.
November 9- Today I am thankful for my extended family. I love Joe's family very much, and today is his dear mom's birthday. They welcomed me with open arms and hearts, and I appreciate that I can be myself around them all. I think they all understand how much I love and care about Joe, and that's all they need to approve! I could be totally wrong, but at least they hide it well ;)
November 10-I'm thankful for food.... yep. it's the fat kid in me talking. But I'm thankful for both healthy and "bad" foods. I appreciate that I have to make the conscious decision as to what is right for me and my body.
November 11- Today I am thankful for good luck (aka. the grace of God). It has gotten me through some crazy 23 years. 2 armed robberies, deaths of so many loved ones, financially trying times, emotionally trying times, and physically trying times. It has brought me to a place of peace and understanding in my life and for that I am grateful.
November 12- Today I am thankful for my dog. Katy has taught me great patience, responsibility, and that I lead a crazy hectic life that sometimes I need to put on hold for someone else.
November 13- Today I am thankful for my little sister. Little sisters teach you things no one else can, and I am thankful we got to spend so much time together when she was little, because now she is all grown up, but I still remember all the things that I learned from our time together.
November 14- Today I am thankful for friends. They take a night, and make it legend.... wait for it... ary!
November 15- Today I am thankful for Christmas! I'm so excited about the upcoming holiday season I can't even stand it. Decorations, Hot Chocolate, Christmas Music, Shopping, Wrapping presents!!! And my favorite Midnight Service at Church. I love CHRISTmas.
November 16-Today I am thankful for Diet Coke. I shouldn't be. But I am! MMMmmmM!
November 17- Today I am thankful for Christmas Lights. They bring me so much joy during the holiday season!
November 18- Today I am thankful for cheesecake. Who isn't thankful for cheesecake!
November 19- Today I am thankful for Zaharas.... For obvious reason! Happy Feet!
November 20- Today I am thankful for Old Navy's 5 hour frenzy! Woooo Hoo!
November 21- Today I am thankful for friendships, new and old. Some of my best friends are my newest and oldest and I am grateful for each one.
November 22- Today I am thankful for Cheese... I love you Cheese.
November 23-Today I am thankful that my sweet boyfriend waited so long to tell me he loved me... It was a fun little game for 2 years, and now every time he says it I can't help but smile.
November 24- Today I am thankful for Dinner Roast. DROOL!
November 25- Today I am thankful for my body. Even after the extra 10 lbs this week.
November 26- Today I am thankful for coffee and caffeine. The only way I get out of bed some days.
November 27- Today I am thankful for Pinterest. It fills up all my free boring time... and helps me procrastinate.
November 28- Today I am thankful for photographs, perfect way to capture memories.
November 29- Today I am thankful for helpful friends and family. Coming together to help people in need.
November 30- Today I am thankful for December. Snow, Christmas Carols, and Lights. My favorite things.