Thankful Thursday!

Those who make us happy are always thankful to us for being so;
their gratitude is the reward of their benefits.
— Anne Sophie Swetchine

I have had a bit of interesting week as I have been home for two full weeks now and I found that, although that things/people around me haven't changed, I have changed. Dylan has a song called "Mississippi" and the one of the lines are "you can always come back, but you can't come back all the way."  I finally get that line now.  However, I am grateful for a few things here and there.

And they are...

Scranton Cultural Center -  I have never been so happy to work before in my life.  I suppose that it is to be expected since I've spent the last nine months desperately begging for a job.  I am happy that the SCC is there to employ me and that people want time off so I can earn some money. 

Country Roads - I love to drive.  I love when no cars are in front of or behind me.  There is no better place for that than country roads. Turn the music up and just drive.  A freedom I didn't have in England.  Insert funny freedom joke here.

Michelle Tanner (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) - I say this only because every single time I have to spell "Mississippi" I picture a scene with Michelle Tanner spelling it.  I don't even know if that scene really happened, but it helps me every time.  (Even just now.) For the record, I just Googled the pair and they are kind of creepy now. Sorry to any MK + A fans out there. 

The Time Before Spell Check and AutoCorrect - For the mere fact that when I reflect upon these times I know that I was able to spell definitely, beautiful, tomorrow, and delicious (ans a bunch of other words) without having to rely on technology.  In fact, I didn't even spell "Ashley" right when I first typed her name.  It is nice to know that, at one time, I had some dignity.  Pretty soon it's going to be so bad I won't be able to spell my last name.  Can I get a vowel please?

That I Am Able To Recognize My Own  Luckiness - For those of you who choose to, you can replace luckiness with blessings.  Whatever word you want to use for it is fine.  But there are so many people in my life and in the world that just cannot seem to manage to see how good they have it. For while, I was like that when I was experiencing a huge case of the dark and twisties.  But even then I was reminded myself that I had a roof over my head, a family that would take care of me if I did end up falling on my face, friends to laugh with and a job that put food in my belly (I'd say on the table but you guys already know I can't cook). I'm glad that I am out of whatever funk I was in and that I am able to see what great things I have in my life.  My family and friends are all alive and breathing.  I am alive so that's great. I am happy with the way everything has turned out and the bad stuff (can I even think of anything worth getting upset over?) isn't that bad.  I'm so very grateful that I have that privilege donated kindly to me by the Universe.


There may be a brief hiatus (had to autocorrect that too) while Dann is visiting in America.  I am so excited about Mr. Bed Bug JellyButton's arrival I can hardly sleep.

What are you thankful for?