Today I am thankful for having the courage to step completely outside my comfort zone, what was easy for me, and go for what I actually wanted. And I am thankful most of all for the results:
A man I adore who enjoys coming home to me every night.
Three beautiful kitties who love the sounds of the city, the large window sills, and cuddling up to their parents.
A fantastically charming and cozy apartment that is just the right size so we can’t overfill it with packrat crap.
A new city that embraces me just the way I am, no matter how I choose to be.
A new job that challenges me every day but lets me teach them a thing or two.
The subway — both the good and the bad of it.
My insurance agent. (what? she’s awesome!)
Friends who are far away but still care about me.
Family members who are far away but still love me unconditionally.
That rut in the street on W 55 between Broadway and 8 Ave that I am always stumbling over, which reminds me to look down, pay attention, live in the moment, and appreciate my life.
Those who touched my life and are now gone but never forgotten.
I am thankful for so much more, but those are a few things…
Have a safe and happy holiday if you’re celebrating. Have a safe and happy Thursday if you’re not.
November 27th, 2008 at 12:14 am
I really like that rut thing. That is such a great way to look at things.
Have a great Thanksgiving !
November 27th, 2008 at 12:21 am
Happy Thanksgiving Chere Poppy!
November 27th, 2008 at 12:29 am
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have an awesome time with your mom & stepdad!
November 27th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Poppy, Dawg & kitties!! Enjoy your family, and have a safe trip!
November 27th, 2008 at 12:47 am
have a lovely holiday
November 27th, 2008 at 1:07 am
Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you and Dawg have a wonderful day together. From all I have read these past few weeks, you have brought him an amazing peace and happiness, and I know he’s more thankful for you now than anything he’s ever been thankful for. You two deserve nothing but the best from life.
Enjoy the day!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:52 am
happy, happy thanksgiving, poppy.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:00 am
Happy Thanksgiving, my friend. it sounds like you’ve found yourself a Wonderful Life!
November 27th, 2008 at 5:38 am
Happy Thanksgiving to you both! Although I don’t know that rut specifically, I tripped over ruts all the time while working in NYC, I like the way you look at / interpret them and wish I’d have thought to do the same instead of getting pissed off!
November 27th, 2008 at 6:41 am
Happy Thanksgiving, dear Poppy! :)
November 27th, 2008 at 7:16 am
I’m so jealous that you have your calendar already! Have a fun trip.
November 27th, 2008 at 8:47 am
Yes… we did two entirely different wave lengths of posts today… but that’s okay… because we did them side by side.
Happy Thanksgiving babe… now where is my chocolate turkey!!!
November 27th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Now I want to go check out that rut, though I’m lazy :)
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Wha-??
Why did they frame out Watchdog? They should have made him fill up the whole page!
November 27th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Those are nice things to be thankful for. A very happy Thanksgiving to you & yours!
November 27th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Have a very happy Thanksgiving and a safe trip!
November 27th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving. Have a lovely trip!
November 29th, 2008 at 4:07 am
*sniff*
*wiping away a tear*
that was beautiful Poppy!
November 30th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Sounds like you are a happy girl. Merry Thanksgiving!
November 30th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving! *hugs*
November 30th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Oh Poppy, I’m thankful you’re cute :)
hehe hope Thanksgiving was awesome!
November 30th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Life is good for the Popster these days. I’m glad to hear it. Happy belated Thanksgiving to you.
November 30th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
What a wonderful time for you and for Dawg. I’m so happy for you
December 4th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Nice lisp. I mean nice list.