Gratitude

I had the excellent intention at the beginning of the month that I would make November the month of gratitude...extending the idea of Thanksgiving throughout the whole month. It was to be particularly fitting in that this month is kind of a big one for me and I didn't want the stress of it to overshadow how blessed I am. So I was going to come here, every day (I know...flawed from the start) and post something I was grateful for. No matter how small. 30 days...30 things I'm grateful for.
Instead, I forgot about it and the month is halfway over...and here we are. But better late than never, right? So to catch up, here are some things I am grateful for.

1. My mom. I know none of you saw that coming! But seriously guys...she's an amazing woman and my best friend.
2. My dude. Even when things suck, there isn't anyone else I'd rather work through life's issues with. And when things are great...they're really fucking awesome.
3. My girlfriends. I have some of the most amazing women in my life - as evidenced by my birthday. It was the first time I'd mingled so many different people in my life...usually I'm an expert at keeping everyone separate because I think that's how I like it. And I'm not one for crowds. But Friday night, a few of these chicks from various parts of my life came together and it was lovely.
4. My kitty. Yup. I said it.
5. My job. To have one, first and foremost. Also, to have one in which I am learning daily and am surrounded by people who are genuinely interested in my growth.
6. My apartment. All of my issues with my place stem from me being lazy and not ransacking the hell out of my belongings but I really do love my cozy little apartment. I just need to throw away 60% of what I own.
7. My brain. Although I contend that dumb people are happier, I am grateful for the brain I have.
8. The butterfly at work. I'm sure there isn't only one but it seems like it because whenever I sit outside for lunch...I see one single butterfly. Sometimes flying around the trees, sometimes in the grass, sometimes against the cement buildings. It makes me so happy.
9. This video. Because if there's anything cuter in the whole world, I haven't seen it. I mean. Endless amounts of joy.

That's enough for this evening but it was a good exercise before going to bed. I need to remind myself more often how truly fucking awesome my life is.