1. my parents and their quirky ways of showing me how much they love me just as i am. i don't need to prove, impress, say the right things, be at the right places, buy the perfect present, etc. to have their love. it's understood. i get it. but they continue to show me their love for me unabashedly and abundantly. my mother still knocks on my door every morning, asking me if i'd like some coffee to start off my day. i know it may annoy some people, but i know what this means to her. she wants to do whatever she can to help me have a great morning whenever we're together.
2. my health. i say this in an gluttonous note, as i have next to me two bottles of sparkling wine (that i've bought to prepare for this weekend's "staycation" with girlfriends at a local hotel) and while sipping on this hazelnut coffee that is pretty splendid right now. i'm thankful that my health will permit me to enjoy this deliciousness. ha!
3. my home. despite the fact that i complain continuously about how my apartment is falling apart and that it's not quite the aesthetic that i feel comfortable in, i'm glad that i have a roof over my head. i woke up this morning covered perfectly from head to toe with only my head peeking out of my dreamy down comforter, thinking about how luxurious my life is. why don't i ever revel in the fact that my daily life is nothing short of its basics needs? there are over 30,000 homeless people within my city alone struggling with basic necessities. i am privileged.
4. my job. i acknowledge that it's definitely a tumultuous time for the job market right now and though i am very thankful for the fact that i have a job, i am most grateful for the fact that where i am is not the end. at age 27, i have what was my dream job at age 20 (i boast, but mostly am amazed), producing beautiful and smart visuals. i love how my job will allow me to stay curious and i can explore where else this role can take me and how else i can add value to the industry. as i was looking at the myriad of meetings scheduled for today, i remembered this ever-evolving opportunity.
5. my bestfriend miri. my most loyal friend. she never fails to speak to me about what she sees in me, as we share with each other our insecurities and our crazy ideas. she doesn't speak to me as if she's trying to impress me and i don't feel the need to impress her. we believe in each other and accept each other just as we are. this is cheesy, but she's the sister i never had! heh heh. i remembered how grateful i am to be her friend, as she told me this morning how much she loves my quirky tendencies. she adores me. (blush)
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