Being thankful for all lifes little nuggets of goodness

originally posted Oct 8th 2009
"Being Thankful for all lifes little nuggets of goodness"

As a Canadian I am getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving... turkey, stuffing, fluffy salad, potatoes, carrots, pie.... you get the idea. I always love this day it helps you reflect and look back at the year. Sort of like New Years but for the warm and fuzzy events of the past year, what you are most thankful for.
Topping my list this year as always are my top 3 or 4 constants Family, Friends, Freedom a good job so I can be comfortable... but this year I am looking at the little things that without which we could all function but they make life good and easier and more enjoyable so sit back and prepare for the Thanksgiving list for 2009

I am thankful for:
Dryer sheets that smell like vanilla
The timer on my coffee maker
Soap that smells like sun tan lotion- makes me feel like I am on vacation with every shower (I highly recommend this one)
Resealable containers
travel mugs
togo coffee
Cheep slippers from Ikea
New fresh notebooks
A new fine point ball point pen
the smell of a clean house all bleachy and fresh
puppies warmed by the sun
hearing your favourite song on the radio on the way to work turning it up all the way and singing along with it!
towels fresh out of the dryer
Jukebox hero
The last piece of gum you find at the bottom of your bag/purse when you need it the most
a good sneeze
the public library and all the lovely people who work there
fresh baked bread
dinner invitations when you have nothing at home to eat
cereal cheerios to be specific
coffee when it is the perfect temperature
finding exactly what you are looking for whilst shopping and finding out when the cashier scans it, it is on sale!
used books
letters in the mail
the little tab on the milk jugs that helps you pull the seal off
christmas music played way too early- it makes you all warm and fuzzy for crispy mornings and snow!
funky luggage
garbage men
clean dishes
chicken soup
phone calls from friends
kleenex with lotion
tv remotes
being able to find my car in the parking lot after a long night shift
heck knowing my name after a long night shift
Black Betty...turned up loud
clearly printed expiration dates on dairy products
check stands with magazines to look at while-you-wait
finding a parking space close on a rainy day
a good book
a comfy chair
the snooze button
movie theatre popcorn
a day without Bills
ice cube trays
spontaneous hugs
Travel books and magazines--planning a trip anywhere!
running into someone you haven't seen in ages and remembering their name!
being proud of what you do
cross word puzzles done in pen
online banking
keyless remote entry when your arms are full of grocery bags
movies that make you feel good about life and good things
It's 5 o'clock somewhere
HOV lane
having a quarter for a shopping cart
finding a popcicle in the back of the freezer that isn't freezer burned
waking up early feeling rested on your days off
cordless phones
coupons
fuzzy socks
a couch without dog hair on it
lint rollers
Bing Crosby
sleeping in
one pot meals
swiffer wet mop for the muddy little dog prints
spontaneous dance parties in the kitchen
coffee shops
and appropriate for this time of year the perfect pumpkin pie, pumpkin spiced latte, or pumpkin cookie...
Seriously the list could go on forever it is fun to reflect on the little things that make life fun and full of Joy.
Joy is a highly underrated feeling...
Happy Thanksgiving friends!