Things I am thankful for...

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Things I am thankful for...

1. My family. My mom is always my savior, every time I need her, she is there for me. She has taken care of my cats, and she hates cats. She has bailed me out of being irresponsible with my bills countless times.. and whenever I need an ear, she tries to listen. My pop is financially as doomed as I am, but he always can make me laugh. I'm grateful for having both of my natural parents raise me... not many people can say that anymore.

2. My friends. Mel is the bestest friend I could ever have asked for... she always has my back no matter what! If I was stuck in the middle of the ocean, she'd highjack a f'in boat for me... or swim out to get me, and she doesn't even know how to swim! Yeah, that's why she's my duderler. Josh is my 2nd best friend probably. Not too often you can date someone for 5 years, and walk away and still be decent much less good friends with someone. He always has my back too, and I will never forget every kind gesture he has made towards me.


3. My Job. I hate my job and I love my job. I have a great deal of freedom with it, and it has really given me a chance to shine and grow up in so many ways. You never grow up until you are 100% responsible for someone's health and safety. I don't make enough money, but at least I'm not stuck in some dreary cubicle forced to wear "business casual attire". *puke* I hate that environment!!!

4. My life. In general, the only thing that ever upsets me is that fact that I know I can do better in some areas... but really I'm doing pretty good. I've been living in my own apartment for over a year and a half. I have a decent running car... a Bachelor's degree... a computer... a laptop... a cell phone... What more do I want for myself? I want to lose 40 lbs, get a better paying job, and get my masters degree someday. Well, if that's all that I'm missing out on in life, then I'm doing pretty great when compared to most people. Mel always helps to to remember how fabulous I am when I start getting down about things.

I hope everyone takes note of how lucky they are today. Last night, I was feeling really bummed about money problems... totally upset and mopey... then I saw I guy with one leg trying to hop up a curb. I thought, *wtheck* I'm upset over money when this dude has no right leg? I need to shut up and stop being a whiny baby. So, I did.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Pensive Pearl