Even though we should probably be doing it all the time, many of us relegate thinking about and appreciating the things we are thankful for to a few select days of the year. While November isn't traditionally the month associated with Thanksgiving in Canada, I thought I would let the closeted American out and do a thankfulness theme this month. I'm shooting for coming up with 3o things I'm thankful for before the end of the month. Since I've got a climbing trip, a conference, and my comprehensives (YIKES!) all going down in November, we'll see if that actually happens.
#1. My family. They are, without a doubt, the most important people in my life. I am thankful that we love each other. I am thankful that we are enough alike to be a big group of best friends in addition to being related to one another. I am thankful we vacation together. I am thankful that my sister is my very best friend. I am thankful that my mom and dad were my parents. I am thankful that my niece is the cutest kid on the planet.
#2. My friends. I am thankful that I have friends all over the world. I am thankful that we'll remain friends no matter how far apart we live or how often we talk (or don't talk). I am thankful to have friends that are pretty darn close to family.
#3. My dog. Those of you that know Niki need no further explanation. I am thankful that Niki is the best dog EVER (even if she annoys the crap out of me sometimes).
#4. Caffeine. Oh caffeine, I wish I weren't so dependent upon you, but I am thankful for your help in waking up in the morning and staying awake when I'm tired. I am extra thankful to have discovered the magical elixir that is the cafe latte.
#5. Powerpoint. My supervisors delight in telling anyone who will listen about the bad old days of giving lectures and presentations before computer-assisted graphics programs. I am thankful that we no longer use overhead and slide projectors. I do wish, however, that 'professional' color schemes included colors other than black, blue, gray, and white.
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