Thursday, November 24, 2011

things to be thankful for.


I'm grateful for getting to camp in such beautiful places!

It’s Turkey Day and I have yet to convince my boss that I deserve this day off. So I’m curled up on this dreary rainy day, listening to Charlie Brown’s Christmas (hey, it’s allowed now) and working on TWO research articles. I need a creative outlet…well, some of this scientific writing is creative but in a very unintentional sort of way.

I am thankful…
-       For not pissing off that lady who threw her drink on some man…and his $6000 camera.

-       That I had no idea I was an illegal immigrant for a week until after I was legal again.

-       For the lovely memories I have of my grandma who passed away in May. She taught me how to fish, play poker, and swear in Polish.
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-       For my oh-so-awesome friends who saw me through one of the strangest years I’ve had. And in particular to the German for not having me committed. 

-       For anyone who has made me mashed potatoes.

-       For “high-fives” and smiles from the cutest Brazilian ever.

-       That I didn’t get attacked by those wallabies…or bitten by that snake.

-       For all the amazing places I saw this year.

-       That I am not at work today because I would likely strangle someone there.

-       For astronomy lessons and photography sessions on a tiny lake in New Zealand.

-       That my sister and her husband have not gotten divorced over a game of Settlers.

-       For Reese’s Pieces.

-       That my parents are my parents … as much as I like my words, I couldn’t even explain this if I tried.

-       For the hot cardiologist at IU North…ok the fact that he is hot is completely irrelevant. It just had to be said.

-       For my wide angle lens… this needs no explanation.

-       For having long hair that is keeping my neck warm on this cold dreary morning.


Ok in all seriousness, I am just thankful for the good moments. In a year full of bad moments, it's the good that sees us through.

Oh yeah, these were in no particular order…I do not value Reese’s Pieces over my parents.

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