I have noticed that lately I’ve been complaining a lot. I mean A LOT. Sure, there are lots of things in my life to complain about but in the grand scheme of things, I really just sound like a spoiled brat. Since today is Thanksgiving, I’m going to take 10 of those things I’ve been complaining about and find something about them to be grateful for.
Here goes.
Even though I complain about laundry, I am thankful that I have the ability to wash my clothes. I am also thankful that I have, and can provide for my child, clean, seasonally appropriate clothes.
Even though I complain about food shopping, I am thankful that I have the money to buy food every week.
Even though I complain about my job, I am thankful that I have a decent paying job, with benefits, that allows me enough freedom to also pursue blogging.
Even though I complain about paying bills, I am thankful that I have enough income where I can pay all of my bills without having to pick and choose.
Even though I complain about the cost of gas, I am thankful that I can afford to put gas in my car.
Even though I complain that my daughter talks way too much, I am thankful that a) she has the ability to talk; b) she wants to talk to me; and c) I get to hear her talk every day.
Even though I complain that I have too much to do, I am thankful that I have the physical and mental capability to accomplish all of those tasks.
Even though I complain about my house and keeping it clean, I am thankful that I have house that is warm, safe, and (reasonably) clean.
Even though I complain about the fact that there are too many books I want to read and not enough time to read them, I am thankful for the fact that I am literate and that my parents instilled in me a love of books.
Even though I complain that I feel like an outcast, I am thankful that that there are a handful of people that accept me, almost unconditionally, for all of my weirdness and idiosyncracies.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, my dear and wonderful readers! What are some things that you are thankful for today?
That’s a nice list of things to be thankful for, Jana. 🙂 Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Love your list of things to be thankful for!