So here's the thing about being thankful... it doesn't have to be for the big things. It doesn't have to be for Peace on Earth (there's a strong likelihood that that will never happen anyway), or a sweeping amazing thankfulness for all the good that is all around you all the time. You don't have to thank everyone for everything. Hopefully all of the people I am lucky enough to know have some knowledge of my gratitude and feelings toward them.
The thing about being thankful is that being thankful can be about all the small things.
Except for a few minutes when the puppy had to go out and we had an impromptu run, I've gotten to spend the day with my husband. For that I am thankful. I got to listen to Journey... a little less thankful for that one... followed by Kelly Clarkson, on an utterly absurd playlist, while dancing around our living room. I got a wreath, as a gift, from a Scrooge. Thank. You. Thankyouthankyouthankyou.
And that's just the tip of the small things iceberg. This is Thanksgiving, you know? It's the holiday that's about food and laughing and loving and categorically NOT about gifts and shiney things and commercialism- at least not until tomorrow.
I have a healthy, happy (and recently bigger) family. I get to go back to the States for Christmas Holidays to see them. I got to talk to one of my best friends this morning via Skype. I will see another one in less than a month. My dog is currently sleeping (small things, remember). It only just now started raining (that might be a big thing, actually).
To all my loved ones, near and far and far-fetched and wonderful...
Happy Thanksgiving.
Be good, be happy, and eat well.
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