Happy Friday! I know that for many people today is a day off and an opportunity for tons of shopping, but not me! It’s just another day back at work…but I was so happy to have a wonderful Thanksgiving with delicious food! It really has become one of my favorite holidays. In honor of the holiday season, I am linking up with Courtney at Eat Pray Run DC, Cynthia at You Signed For What, and Mar at Mar On the Run! This week we are talking about gratitude.
Grateful for this homemade Thanksgiving feast!5 Reasons Why I Am Thankful
1. I Am Healthy. I am very blessed to be in good health. The reason why I started this blog was because I was returning to running after my stress fracture injury. This year in particular, I’ve finally made my way back and was able to run my first half marathon in nearly 2 years. Thanks to my physical therapists and running coach Kristy for getting me to where I am now!
2. My Family is Well. I am really happy to see that my family is doing well. We are in a very good place, and I hope that our bond continues to deepen. There were a couple of health scares, so I am grateful that everyone is okay. I have a brother and a sister, and I’m looking forward to spending more time with them. And I’m very happy that my parents are in good health.
3. I Got Love. If you read my blog regularly, you hear about Bret all the time. We have been together for nearly 3 years now, and it’s just been a wonderful experience…of course with a lot of fights in between! He’s been an amazing running buddy and support system when I was studying the PE. Okay, no more gushing about him.
4. I Love to Cook! I know this sounds silly, but I’m really grateful that I’ve found a love for being in the kitchen. It’s where I can be creative and really just lose myself for awhile. It’s been great trying new things and finding inspiration from other bloggers. Thanks to the holiday, I won’t have to cook dinner for awhile!
5. I Have This Blog! I am extremely thankful to have this blog, and to have you as a reader. It’s been an amazing journey and I have so much more I want to do and plan to do in 2015…I’m hoping to take things to the next level! I love writing, I love sharing this part of my life, and the running/fitness/blogging community is just awesome! Thank YOU for being amazing!
What are you thankful for? I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I’m thankful for so many of the same things!
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Great list! I don’t think it sounds silly at all for being grateful you love to cook. Cooking at home usually leads to greater health, but I agree it’s also an outlet for creativity and just fun to try new recipes and taste new things. I’ll take cooking at home over eating at a restaurant any time!
Glad it’s not just me! 🙂
I love to cook too! It is so much healthier and cheaper than going out. -L
Absolutely!
Ah, it’s so important to be thankful. And for the small things. I’m thankful I was born in the right place at the right time. And that we are healthy and have enough to eat and a loving family/friends. What else do you need? 🙂
I love the way you think! 🙂
love your header photo!! sounds like you had a great Thanksgiving and a lot to be thankful for 🙂
Thank you!!
Like you, I had to work today! And I was just fine with that. Great post!
Haha Wendy, I’m sure it was very quiet at work at least 🙂
hope you had a great holiday and have a nice weekend janelle! 🙂
Thanks Courtney!
Great list! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Thanks and I hope you enjoyed yours too!
I agree, I’m thankful that I enjoy cooking too. And that my mom cooked a lot while I was growing up so I always had an understanding of healthy home cooked food. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving weekend 🙂
Thanks Chaitali!
Great list. I enjoy cooking too, and I’m glad my husband will eat my cooking (mostly!)
Thanks Coco! I can definitely relate to that!