Today was a day like no other. In fact, it was one of the best days of my life! No, I didn’t get engaged. I didn’t have a baby. I didn’t win the lottery. My day was ok—BUT, I was different! I was thankful… 5:30AM – My alarm clock goes off. I want to throw it across the room. Then I’m thankful it rang--so I wouldn’t miss my presentation & chance for a raise. 6:45AM – I go to my car; my roommate parked behind me. Ahhhh! I get to wake her up (paybacks)! OK, I’m also thankful I have a supportive roommate to wish me well before my big day. 7:15AM – There’s an accident; the freeway’s a parking lot. I wish I was a bumper car to hit everyone around me. Then I thank God that I wasn’t in an accident. 8:45AM – I get to work; I’m nervous for my big meeting. Then, I’m thankful I have a job. If I screw up and get fired—I’ll get to eat Fruit Loops, watch Oprah and just relax for awhile! 10:00AM – I blanked out, didn’t fully articulate what I wanted… BUT, I’m thankful that it’s over. And 5:00PM is only 7 hours away. 11:15AM – My boss said I did a great job! Wow, guess I was too hard on myself. Of course I’m thankful for that! (But…I was looking forward to Oprah). 12:30AM – I’m frustrated I have to work thru lunch! Then I am thankful I even have food. (And I just lost 2 lbs, so when I gain 10 tomorrow from stuffing my face I'll still fit into my pants). 2:00PM – I’m exhausted. Then I'm thankful I'm not in college. I can go home in 3 hours and do whatever I want, even if it’s sitting on my butt and not writing a 20-pg paper on protons and neutrons. 3:00PM – My boss says I get a 15 min. break. Um, “what can I do in only 15 mins???? Then, I remember the Treasure Box section of ChicBlvd.com! I’ll…
And I’ll use the code favorite10 to get $10 off a purchase of $30 or more in the Boutique. 5:00PM – Darn, traffic. But I won’t complain because…I’m on my way home! 7:00PM – He calls. I’m excited. Then he says he just doesn’t feel that way. I cry. Then, I realize that I’m single and free! I am thankful. 10:00PM – I’m thinking about the chaos tomorrow will bring, Thanksgiving. Then I’m thankful someone else is making Thanksgiving dinner and all I'm expected to do is eat. And of course, thankful that I have a family to spend it with and a God who takes care of us! I have a lot to be thankful for. Now, if I could only have that perspective EVERY day! Until tomorrow…
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