Because I Like To Do What the In-Crowd Does

Well, I have an hour before I go to the airport, and I'm all packed and ready to go. And I needed something to distract me from the eternity that an hour can be sometimes, so I've decided to do what the cool blog kids are doing and put together a little list of things I'm thankful for right now.

And when I say right now, I really do mean exactly right now - a lot of my thoughts are tied directly to my travel plans...But anyway, here goes my 2011 "Thankful" list:

• Air travel and modern travel conveniences
• Really, really great parents
• Family in general - because I sure lucked out on that front
• Crossword puzzles
• Beautiful Fall weather (I will miss you, cool DC Autumn - I will not enjoy you, freezing Utah Fall)
• Good books
• scarves and mittens
• 3 hour workdays
• Considerate friends
• hot water & long showers
• A free country
• A strong faith
• Warm winds during leisurely walks
• Getting to see 3 really great little nieces this weekend
• Cheering for a great football team - GO PACK GO
• Being able to celebrate a holiday purely through delicious food

Oh, there are so many more things for this list, but those seemed most important today.

I hope you have as wonderful a Thanksgiving as I plan on having! It's a holiday I'm a huge advocate for - any reason to fill my tummy to the brim with mashed potatoes and homemade rolls is welcomed by me!