The Little Things
October 18, 2012

Happy Thursday, a day to focus on what we’re thankful for in our lives! Last night was a little frustrating. I picked up a friend from the bus station downtown, and on my way down there I ended up sitting in standstill traffic for over an hour. FRUSTRATING! Traffic was so slow, and it ended up taking 4 hours, which was my whole night. I obviously got less sleep than usual because of this, so I could use a bit of a mental shift this morning. Here are some things I’m thankful for right now!

I’m thankful I got to go to Spain! I’m planning to do a post (or 2) about my trip, but I’m so thankful I had the opportunity to travel to a new country and experience their culture!

Nutella Crepes in the Old City, Valencia, Spain

I’m thankful that I survived food poisoning and I’m feeling better. Food poisoning in a hotel overseas is really pretty nasty, and it was a bummer to lose some tourist time because of that. I’m happy to say that I feel back to normal, and was so thankful to be able to run again after being sick!

I’m thankful for pumpkin! Not only does pumpkin look cute as a decoration, but it’s really tasty as well! In October and November I find myself putting pumpkin in lots of food, and it’s delicious! (Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Pumpkin French Toast are some examples)

I’m thankful for the Broadway Showtunes station on Pandora. My brother just told me about it last week and suggested that I would like it. Ok- I love it! It’s so fun! I obviously can’t listen to music while talking to clients, but I listen to it while doing paperwork. It’s so happy. Check it out:)

I’m thankful for apples in the fall! That delicious tasting bite that crunches when you bite into an apple- it’s fantastic! My favorite fall apple is Honeycrisp- yum!!!

Pretty- and equally as delicious!

Now it’s your turn to share! What are you feeling thankful for today? What do you do when you get stuck in standstill traffic?

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5 responses to “Thankful Thursday”

  1. Katie (The Hungry Runner) says:
    October 18, 2012 at 9:41 am

    Traffic drives me crazy!! But when I do encounter it, I focus on my breathing and try to meditate on the fact that it is what is and there’s nothing I can do about it. PS I love this post. I did one like this recently talking about taking more time to be thankful for food. Right now I feel thankful for fall, and the morning sunshine, and my health 🙂

    • Caroline says:
      October 18, 2012 at 9:43 am

      Focusing on breathing is great because it helps us avoid an increase in our stress and blood pressure. It sounds like you have some great things to be thankful for today!

  2. Jenna says:
    October 18, 2012 at 10:24 am

    So many awesome things to be thankful for!! I’m very thankful for my loved ones and a fabulous job! Im so thankful the lord cares for all my needs and forgives my mess ups! Love thankful Thursday’s!!! Spa <3

  3. Danielle (@itsaharleyylife) says:
    October 18, 2012 at 10:57 am

    I’m very thankful for pumpkins and apples too! (: They are awesome!

  4. kelsey @ somuchlifetolive says:
    October 18, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Oh I’m so sorry! Being stuck in stand-still traffic is one of my least favorite things in the world. Whenever that happens to me, I do my best to not tense up (I always hunch up my shoulders when I get stressed!), turn on great music, and realize that worrying solves nothing. Absolutely nothing at all:)

    Today I’m thankful for this beautiful Texas sunshine!! I love visiting my family! Chicago is great, but there’s nothing like coming home for a few days:)