In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought I would take a moment to reflect on 99 random things I am grateful and thankful for. I self-admittedly am not great at living in the moment — I’m busy thinking about the next client’s wedding, and find myself constantly thinking about future moments and events.
But right now, I’m going to stop and be grateful for what I have right here, right now. Here is my list, in no particular order!
- An extremely loving husband who supports me unconditionally
- Industry friends that inspire creativity, are trend setters, and there for me when we all need a moment to talk shop
- Incredible clients who have trusted me 100% with their day
- My loving family
- Books that you get lost in for hours
- Having the drive to succeed
- The leaves changing colors
- Friends both near and far who pick right back up where we left off without missing a beat
- Living in a community of such strong and resilient individuals.
- Brave individuals who stand up for what they believe in and advocate for those less fortunate or for those who do not have a voice
- Having a cozy home
- Random acts of kindness from strangers
- Wet nosed puppy kisses
- Endless opportunities to seek truth and knowledge
- The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
- Children’s toothless smiles
- Making a difference in someone’s life
- The comfort of sleeping next to someone you love
- The hours hundreds of people spend protecting our wildlife
- Unconditional love
- Travel and the opportunity to see different cultures all around the world
- Those who serve our country
- The relaxing sound of wind blowing through palm trees on the beach
- Volunteer opportunities
- Snowboarding through fluffy powder snow
- Those who lead by example
- A healthy body
- Science
- Community leaders
- The opportunity to attend school
- Amazing photography that captures perfect little moments
- Early morning sunrises
- The way the Internet connects people from around the world
- Music that feeds your soul
- Pillow Talk
- Environmental activists
- Almond Milk Lattes
- Imagination
- Medicine – modern and traditional techniques which both have their place
- Velvet
- Perfectly lined up bookshelves
- Commitment
- The shock your body feels jumping in a cold lake that all you can do is laugh about it
- Green energy
- Weekend Getaways
- My two adorable kitties
- Morning light that shines in at just the right angle
- Laughing so hard it hurts
- Therapy workers helping veterans
- Paper Source
- The feeling of sand running through your fingers
- Freshly squeezed lemonade
- A really good sweat while working out
- Aromatherapy candles
- Accountants
- Our beautiful planet
- The boundaries that artists push
- Dog memes…and memes in general for the comedic relief they provide
- Crisp crunchy Fall leaves
- Modern plumbing
- Children’s laughter
- Constructive arguments that open both speakers eyes
- Underwater photography and videography to get a glimpse into the life of the majority of our Earth
- The comfort of my mom
- Giving the perfect gift to a friend
- Color – all of them and their shades and tones
- My family’s support
- Documentaries that teach you something new
- Flowers as big as your face
- Random solo-dance parties in the middle of the living room
- Netflix (and chill)
- Emotional capacity
- Views from mountaintops
- The calming sound of rain delicately falling on the roof and windows
- Reconnecting with old friends
- Breakfast in bed
- Female empowerment
- Family dinners
- Lazy Sundays
- Watching someone’s face light up when they’re really really happy
- Brisk cool walks
- Deep conversations with friends and loved ones
- My nieces and nephews health
- Symmetry
- Getting through moments that are so difficult and coming out feeling empowered and stronger
- Perfectly ripe fruit picked straight from the plant
- Learning something new
- Being able to do what I love every day and calling it work
- Summer camp
- Sunsets so beautiful they make you cry
- Really good macaroni and cheese
- Cozy nights by a fireplace
- Teaching someone something new
- Animal sanctuaries
- The images that have two pictures hidden within and play a mind trick on which one you see first
- Endless inspiration at every turn
- Helping someone in need
- Discovering old photographs and memories that had been forgotten
- Being anywhere in the world with the one you love and feeling like home
This was a really good exercise. At around number 25 I debated going only to 50 because I was having trouble coming up with things that I felt “sounded good” to be grateful for. But once I got over myself and decided it didn’t matter what they were or what they sounded like, as long as I was truly thankful for them, then they all started to flow much more quickly.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!