Are you thankful?

Sometimes it can be funny what you are thankful for.

For example, this week I am thankful for lessons I learned. The lessons weren't happy for joyful or even remotely fun to experience, but they definitely taught me that I need to change the focus in my life and pay attention to detail - and to think about who is protecting whom. This week I was protecting myself - and I missed out in one instance. In another, I didn't protect myself enough and I paid the price.


What are you thankful for?

How about family? This will be my first Thanksgiving hosting some family. I look forward to relaxing and enjoying my long weekend. Eating my favorite meal of the year - mom's pies, stuffing, sweet potatoes. I can't wait.

I'm also thankful for my many friends. I have met so many fantastic people over the years and I am lucky to have them in my life. For example, my friend Ian (from the UK) teaches me a new word every day - yeah, he speaks English, and quite frankly I like his English much better than ours, but most of all, I LOVE using the real English words versus our ignorant American. How about obergine? That would be eggplant. And of course, my favorite, wanker - you figure out what that one means. And you probably know a lot of them LOL!

I'm thankful for my son. Without him, I am sure I wouldn't even be as close to grounded as I am. Not sure where I would be without him. Loving your child is so completely amazing as I am sure my little brother realizes with my niece. No other love feels the same.

I'm thankful for my health.

I'm thankful for my brains - at least I think I have them. And that has led me to be thankful that I have a job and a career that I love. I spend a lot of time commuting and in the office and thinking about work - it's great that I absolutely love the company.

I'm thankful that I have my new house. I love having the space and most of all I love my bathroom!!! The tub is amazing!

Well, think about what you can be thankful for over the Thanksgiving holiday. Reflect on all of the family, friends, and blessings that you have.

Have a great week!

Oh, and did I say I was thankful for extra Thursday football over Thanksgiving? And did I mention that I am thankful for Troy Polamalu?