Obligatory Thanksgiving Post

I woke up this morning feeling very grateful. I know that was supposed to happen yesterday, but I was busy feeling excited, then overwhelmed, then painfully full, then sick of my family.

Don’t pretend you didn’t travel that same spectrum.

So this morning I’m going to sit here eating a piece of pumpkin pie for breakfast (without whip cream because someone took it home, Grandma) and tell you about it.

I’m thankful for my wonderful friends who are growing into strong, generous, stable adults. We’ve had some wild times; I’m glad our friendships are turning the corner to adulthood with us.

I’m thankful that I’m too far away to watch hometown friends that are unable to grow up destroy their lives with addiction, bad decisions and bad relationships. You guys are breaking my heart.

I’m thankful for Chicago and its endless experiences. I’m thankful that life could lead me anywhere, but at least I got to stop here for a bit.

I’m thankful for all the men I’ve dated, even if I thought they were bastards shortly thereafter, because they’ve each taught me something about relationships, the world and myself.

I’m thankful for a supportive family who refuses to apply marriage pressure, almost to a fault.

I’m thankful for my ridiculous job that allows me to spend weeks on my couch, yet is fulfilling, challenging and lucrative. My coworkers are like less annoying family members, they ground me and impress me everyday.

I’m thankful that I seem to have escaped becoming a cat lady, even though it was touch and go there for a second.

I’m thankful for Mister Me. In my life I’ve stayed in relationship for three main reasons; fun, stability or unconditional love. Finally, I’ve found all three in one person.

And lastly, I’m thankful for all of you (Awwwww) because your determined support of me in both my victories and my utter defeats touches my heart. I’m thankful that you share your feelings in your own blogs or in my comments. I’m thankful that we understand one another. I’m thankful we have a place to share, laugh and cry.