New month, new gratitude page! Yay!
I’m committed to not limiting myself to one color this month. That became a little ummmm…limiting in October. LOL!
With no further ado, here’s what I’m grateful for in November.
11-21-2008
Belts. Today I’m grateful for belts. (Are y’all getting used to really off-the-wall stuff yet? 
)
When I dressed for work today I realized I needed to wear a belt to keep my pants on. I bought these pants a little over a year ago–so they are fairly new. And they fit just fine at the time–maybe a pinch tighter than I would have preferred–but they fit. And now? Now I’ve lost enough weight that I can’t wear them without the aid of a belt. Cool beans!!
The need for a belt is a sign (one that I CANNOT deny) that physcially I’m making progress. I’m changing. And the outside is changing because I’ve been working so hard on the inside. There’s no denying it now!
Happiness………..it’s vanishing. (In a good way!)
11-19-2008
Whew! It’s been an overly busy week. Tonight this is what I’m grateful for. Possibilities.
What’s that? Why the Vulcan IDIC symbol for possibilities? Number one: Yes, I am a Star Trek fan. (And so are you if you recognized the symbol!! 
) And a huge fan of Mr. Spock. Not too surprising that someone who struggles to recognize emotions would be a Spock fan, is it? LOL!
Second, I just love the concept. Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations. Endless possibilities. How cool is that? There are soooo many possibilities gathering right at the edge of my vision. I can’t quite see any of them clearly, yet I know they are gathering……waiting for me.
Happiness…..it’s a little geeky sometimes.
11-14-2008
I’ll be eternally grateful for world history and for teachers. For the reason why, see my post from today.
Happiness…….it can be found in looking back at hard times.
11-13-2008
Permit me to say that I’m not grateful for the weight I gained yesterday after eating faaaaar too many chips and salsa! LOL! Okay. Back to today. I’m not sure why this hit me so hard today. It’s something I rely on every single day. Spell check! I am soooooooo grateful for spell check! Spelling (or at least accurate spelling) has never been a strength I possess. I’m not sure how I survived school without having spell check around! So here’s a HUGE THANK YOU to whoever programed the first spell check program. Kudos! Happiness…..it’s using the tools ya have!
Today I’m thankful for cravings. I had lunch today at a Mexican place because I was craving chips and salsa. Mmmmmmmmmm…chips and salsa. (Excuse me while I drool.) Why am I grateful for cravings? Because it means there’s something I want. There’s something I’m longing for. (Okay…that’s probably a stretch. Who longs for chips and salsa? LOL!) Seriously though, I’ve gone for far too long just sleepwalking through life. So when I find myself craving things or longing for things I really notice it. Even the little things. And it makes me happy. It helps me realize how far forward I’ve moved. Happiness……sometimes it shows up in crunchy things!
11-11-2008
I am grateful for every person who has served to protect, defend and fight for our country. I cannot imagine the price so many have paid so that I can comfortably sit in my home and enjoy all of the freedoms this country offers. I humbly thank them all. Happiness……it’s appreciating the sacrifices of others and honoring them.
11-10-2008
On the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht I am incredibly grateful for religious freedom. Happiness…..it’s always remembering the past so we can do better in the present and the future.
11-9-2008
Ugh. I’ve been sick this weekend. At this moment I’m grateful for every breath I take (Hey! Isn’t that a song by the Police?? Grin!). I’m grateful for every stolen minute of sleep I can grab. I’m grateful for the medication that makes it a little easier to breathe–and at the same time makes it all but impossible to get a good night’s sleep. I’m really grateful that it is very likely that I will be recovered from this “crud” by the time Mr. Spuds and I leave for vacation. I’m trying really, really hard to be grateful. Physically I’m miserable. And I still trying to choose a better attitude. Looks like I’ll be sticking to the basics for a while–until this sickness passes. Happiness……it’s a decision. One I’m trying to make.
11-7-2008
Yep. Today I’m grateful for an airline company. Southwest is an awesome company! I was looking at booking flights for a vacation in April 2009 for Mr. Spuds and me. I booked the flights before checking hotel rates. (Never try to plan a vacation with a killer headache!) Today (when I felt much better) I logged back into the Southwest site to see if it would be possible to change dates. There were other dates available at the same rate–but I figured I’d have to go through some really twisted process of cancelling the existing flights and trying to rebook new dates before the rates increased. Southwest is awesome! I was able to log on, look at my existing flights and change the dates. One simple step. No need to cancel the first purchase. Wait for a refund confirmation number. And rebook the new dates. Nope. Southwest makes it super simple! No penalties. No fuss. No muss. Happiness……it’s the simple things!
11-6-2008
Rest. Comfort. Really soft and squishy down pillows. Dark, cool rooms. Today I’m thankful for all that things that help me sleep at night. Lately it’s been a challenge. I’ve been consistently waking up between 3:30 and 4:30 every morning. And not by choice! In spite of my troubled sleep (caused by an overactive brain I believe) I’m really thankful for everything I have that encourages my body to grab a few hours of much needed rest. Happiness……it’s zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
11-5-2008
This is almost too easy. I’m grateful for Mr. Spuds. Today’s our 14 year wedding anniversary. Looking back over the last 14 years I am amazed at how our love has grown. And changed. And grown. He is the most remarkable man I know. He loves me for me. Loves me because of who I am–and not in spite of who I am. That’s amazing. Happiness…….is being loved and loving in return.
