Thanksgiving

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Top ten things I'm thankful for:
1. My children and I are healthy. No matter what I complain about,  I have decidedly first world problems.
2. I have two jobs that I like. They allow me to eat cheaply and provide for my family. They have both been flexible with me and allowed me to have time with my children and go to school.
3. I work with people that I love, who have hugged me when I cried, encouraged me, left their phones on late at night in case I needed them, called me when I was at my lowest lows, and soothed me. I love you people.
3. My children are my greatest treasure. They are awesome and smart and super funny.
4. I'm grateful for therapy. I think it has probably saved my life in a couple ways. Devoting time to my life and well being this way is time well spent.
5. Amazing technology has made my life so much easier. I can deposit checks, get directions,  grocery shop, listen to audio books, sell crap on eBay,  and do homework on my phone. Remember Penny's awesome computer book thing from Inspector Gadget? I totally have that.
6. I love my apartment and I love its location.
7. I have a startlingly good memory and I'm so glad.
8. Affordable healthcare is coming soon!
9. I am thankful to be feeling and experiencing what life has to offer, even if some of it has hurt.
10. I'm so grateful that my herniated disc feels so much better. I'm grateful for Mickey, physical therapy on YouTube, Harvest Moon and my heating pad for getting me through it.

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