Giving Thanks

This is my first Thanksgiving living in New York. I swore up and down I was going to be cooking today. A whole feast!Am I the best chef? I'll keep it real, I could burn a thing or two but come on now, I can throw a little something together. My Grandma and I discussed a menu and everything but earlier this week she came home and was like "honestly, I'm not trying to cook." So instead today, she picked up food from our favorite soul food place. We took pictures of our plates to at least post to her Facebook to let people know we can really throw down!

As I'm laid up in bed tonight, covered in Vick's Vapor Rub, I've been thinking about all of things that I'm thankful for. I'm so happy I was able to move earlier this year and to become closer to my Grandma. I love having older women in my life that I could look up to who are willing to share their wisdom with me. I learn a different lesson from each of them. I'm thankful to also have a job that I can find enjoyment in. Work is work and while I'm not a fan of labor, nothing beats working with children for me, even though I'm sure them sneezing right into my face is the reason I can barely speak now. They've left me feeling very much like Ariel. Their smiles, their laughs, watching them grow over time is so rewarding. I don't think there is any other feeling like it. I walk in the room and they make me feel like a celebrity! And who am I to not adore my little fans?

I'm thankful to wake up every morning. To be able bodied. To be in good health. To be in good spirits. To be able to love and laugh with those who mean the most to me. This world can be so bleak. So dark. There is importance to finding light in this darkness.

Be thankful. Be grateful. Always.

xoxo