Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Giving THANKS!

It's Thanksgiving tomorrow and what I want to give thanks for has been weighing heavily on my mind for this past week.

I want to give thanks for all the happiness that has entered my life this year, after it started off so miserably, it is a wonder I can be left so happy.

Let me explain to any of you that may be new around here at ALPITC. Around this time last year the company that I worked for announced it would be closing down at the end of January. Instead of planning Christmas and New Year's parties for my staff we were planning how to close as profitably as possible.

I can without a doubt say that it was one of the worst times of my life. It was like watching my home being auctioned off to vultures. No, I am not exaggerating. Scavengers practically come out of the woodwork for a deal and then try to negotiate an even better deal. It was sickening.

Besides all of that sadness though, I know I am very blessed. I landed a new job (and a raise!) rather quickly and was able to enjoy a month off of work with pay. I realize how truly blessed I am to have not suffered financially through the recession.

I am thankful for a job.

I am thankful for an apartment all by myself (I get the feeling that my days of living alone will soon come to an end...)

I am thankful for an amazing family that is so, so supportive.

and

I am thankful for an amazing boyfriend that I someday hope to call my husband.

So, although my year did not start off bright, it is ending brighter than it's ever been. Thank you.

11 comments:

Sam said...

those are wonderful things to be grateful for! have a happy thanksgiving! :)

CIP said...

Yay for being thankful!!! whooaa, there's already talk of marriage?! wooo!

Amber said...

Awww great post, girl! I am thankful for a lot of the same things as you. Family, boyfriend, friends, my job etc.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Thanksgiving with your new man! XO

Lisa from Lisa's Yarns said...

You have had a great year - so glad things turned out the way they did!

Have a fantastic thanksgiving!!

glitterbygrammie said...

Have A Great Thanksgiving.
Enjoy reading your blog today.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad that you're life is not on the mend and things are on their way up! Great post!

Crazy Shenanigans-JMO said...

yay! I'm so glad to hear that your happy! Have a great Thanksgiving!

Anonymous said...

What great things to be thankful for! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Anonymous said...

Im so glad you are having a better year! So many great things to be thankful for! And Im glad you found a good ISU guy...they're the best ;)

Anonymous said...

Im so glad you are having a better year! So many great things to be thankful for! And Im glad you found a good ISU guy...they're the best ;)

Lesli said...

Happy Belated Thanksgiving, Amber! Hope it was a really nice one. :)
xoxo