I was thinking about Thanksgiving today. Not necessarily about turkey and mashed potatoes, but more about how each year life gets better and better. I don’t want to bore you too much, but here are a few things I’m thankful for this year. (Don’t worry, they’re (mostly) all on topic)
I’m thankful I can do what I love every day. I get to wake up, get dressed (or not), walk five feet to my home office and write about topics I love.
I’m thankful I no longer have weekly team meetings. The memories still traumatize.
I’m thankful for my high speed Internet connection. It’s been years since I had *cough*dialup*cough* but thank goodness we upgraded. I can’t see doing what I have to do with my AOL account.
I’m thankful for the Freelance Writing Jobs community. I don’t want to gush, but you guys make it a pleasure. There’s no where else I’d rather be.
I’m thankful for my two kittens keeping me company during the day when no one is home. If I always worked with cats instead of people, I might still be sitting in a cube.
I’m thankful my clients like me so much they continue to find ways for us to work together.
I’m thankful for the mail lady because she brings lovely, lovely checks to my mailbox.
I’m thankful for Starbucks, particularly the White Chocolate Mocha.
I’m thankful for David Beckham.
I’m thankful I no longer have to take a subway commute every day but
I’m thankful for the blogosphere. The first place where I truly felt like I fit in.
Once again, I’m thankful for the Freelance Writing Jobs community. Thank you all for making 2007 such a great year
So tell me, why are you thankful?
In thanks, I’m going to do my end of the year blog plug again. Any of my regulars who want to indulge in a little shameless self promotion, send links to your blogs to deborahng@gmail.com with “Blog Plug” in the subject line and I’ll include you in my annual list of link love for my regulars.
Also, I finally succumbed to Twitter. Anyone with an account can find me at debng – let me know where to find you.
Have a great day,
Deb
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November 20th, 2007 at 12:40 am
I’m thankful for my kids. They’re the reason I started writing (professionally) and have been key to my motivation.
November 20th, 2007 at 12:50 am
It’s so easy to get lost. I’m still struggling to make this writing thing work, it’s hard to keep disciplined, and it’s even harder to stay positive.
But then I remember how thankful I am…
to have a shot at my dreams
to have a husband who loves me and believes in me
to have words to comfort me
and friends to distract me.
THANKS!
November 20th, 2007 at 12:52 am
I didn’t include my family in this post, because I felt it should go without saying but of course they the number one reason I’m thankful.
November 20th, 2007 at 1:12 am
My son, sister, friends, blog pals, that I get to do work I almost 100% adore and people pay me to do it, the rain, The Office, my record player, coffee, Gmail, lots and lots. Too much to list. Good post.
November 20th, 2007 at 1:14 am
I’m also thankful for David Beckham, but after watching Love in the Time of Cholera, I’m becoming more thankful for Benjamin Bratt every day
November 20th, 2007 at 2:11 am
I’m thankful for:
-Finally getting my new blog off the ground, even if I can’t figure out how to attach images to my posts quite yet.
-A fiance’ who loves me
-Learning how to make homemade cobbler
-My new bulletin board in my office and 6 hours of time to get really organized at work today.
-My new couch and laptop.
-My family inlcuing my new brother-in-law
-This website, so I can find a way to escape the office and work from home one day.
November 20th, 2007 at 2:12 am
And spell-check. Which I didn’t use and thus spelled “including” as “inlcuing”.
November 20th, 2007 at 2:26 am
I’m also thankful for my kids - even tho it’s the most challenging job on earth, they are all perfect
Also*
Cable internet & my computer, I’d be lost, confused & depressed w/out it!!
Enough income to make ends meet.
My health & peace of mind when I’m able to gather it!!
Being blessed with enough gumph to keep me going & hoping for a more ideal life & career.
November 20th, 2007 at 5:09 am
Too much to list.
November 20th, 2007 at 6:04 am
I’m thankful for my family. I’m thankful that I have finally learned to be comfortable in my own skin. I’m thankful that of all the things I’ve given up due to disability, I haven’t had to give up writing. I’m thankful for this blog, tho the only job I’ve gotten was Laray Carr. That’s o.k. Eventually, my turn will come. I’m thankful for my own blog.
November 20th, 2007 at 9:11 am
I’m thankful for friends who also happen to computer whizes, boyfriends who contribute the “male perspective” to my dating articles, and coffeeshops that offer free wifi.
November 20th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
I’m thankful I was brought to life.
November 20th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
I’m thankful for this site where I’ve gotten all my jobs this year. I’m thankful that I can work in my Snoopy pj’s if I feel like it. Most of all I’m thankful for my husband who supported my career change.
November 20th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
Hi deb, I have no idea how to use twitter, but I just signed up. I’m now one of your followers!
My username is mariella_moon
November 20th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
Family, friends, et. al.
Pandora radio.
Gloria Jeans French Vanilla Supreme coffee.
Having a room in the house to call an office.
Clients who continue to send me work.
Football, baseball, and hockey in high definition.
Being able to start my work day later in the morning and work the hours that fit me best.
November 20th, 2007 at 10:43 pm
I love my mail man. Not only does he bring check, but also my Netflix movies and my compulsive Amazon book orders.
I’m thankful for my family, of course, and for my pet rabbits (I consider them family).
I’m thankful to have more work than I can handle.
I’m thankful for online shopping, especially this time of year.
I’m thankful (close your eyes boys) that I don’t have to wear a bra to work anymore.
And I’m particularly thankful that the holiday peppermint mocha coffee creamer is on the shelves.
And of course, I’m thankful for this blog and so many others that keep me able to procrastinate throughout the day.
November 20th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
I’m thankful for this site - lots of great information and jobs! You definitely make my life easier.
I’m grateful for my kids who both drive me crazy and light up my life.
I’m thankful for my husband, who loves me more than I deserve.
I’m thankful that my book proposal is almost finished and ready to send to agents.
And so much more….
November 20th, 2007 at 11:58 pm
I’m thankful for a first chance at a second career. ~Karen
November 21st, 2007 at 7:54 pm
A good friend of mine died of breast cancer last week at the age of 35, so I’m feeling especially thankful for my husband and daughter and family and my health. I’m thankful that we have a refrigerator full of food and a warm house and two snuggly kitties.
I’m grateful that I don’t have to be a professor anymore and that my new writing career is off to a pretty good start… not nearly as good as I’d like, of course, but I’m building momentum and am always optimistic. I’m thankful that I’m going to be getting a wireless laptop this year for the holidays.