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This has been done before, but seems time for another thread:
Books. The library is one of my favorite places Fire in the fireplace Cozy slippers and blanket Chai lattes Friends to laugh with Friends to cry with the beautiful day today and the changing leaves handwritten notes a dose of "bad" tv every once in awhile (access hollywood, Grays Anatomy, etc.) playing with a dog cuddling my kids a long hot shower great old jeans and a warm sweater putting pictures from the summer away in albums candles lip balm I could go on and on. I keep a running, random list. I find it makes a huge difference in my mood and I always look back and realize that most things are no or low cost. Add some of yours! |
Anonymous
| My children. I just learned that a child in our scout pack passed away last night unexpectedly due to sudden illness. I will hold my chidlren closer than ever after school today. |
Anonymous
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* my comfy fleece pants (like sweatpants, only less shapeless) - wonderful on cool nights.
* flannel sheets (see above). * winter means not having to shave my legs quite as often. * red wine. * lots of TV channels for long, boring winter evenings. * ready-made cake frosting, as I've never quite mastered my mom's "from scratch" icing and my daughter needs a birthday cake. * that my daughter is healthy and happy, i.e. at a "challenging" phase. * that even though money is tighter than it used to be, i have a roof over my head and a decent job. |
Anonymous
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* The view from my bedroom window - so many trees, because our back neighbor doesn't insist on chopping them down
* Books * My family and friends * Decent health * At least having a part-time job (better than no job!) * The fall - my favorite season * Not being forced to get a flu vaccine, H1N1 or otherwise - sorry, but I really am glad it's not mandatory * Lattes - even though they're a waste of money |
Anonymous
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--My brilliant husband, who treats me like a treasure and teaches me about love every day
--being born in this country into a life of limitless opportunity --my daughter-- though I wouldn't call the feeling "grateful." More like deep love and appreciation. --friends --health --the ability to provide an education, a good home, and many avenues for wonder and excitement to my child --being able to write for a living |
Anonymous
| Pretty much everything, right down to the stuff I complain about, because I recognize that (1) I have stuff and (2) time to complain. My life, though stressful and frustrating and far from perfect, is overall just really really great. We're mostly healthy, mostly happy, mostly doing well. |
Anonymous
| Good health, family including my husband and beautiful children, great friends. |
Anonymous
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Health. My friend lost her newborn recently. Every day, I am thankful for my amazing family and their health. |
Anonymous
I know this boy too, and was about to give your answer. |
Anonymous
Oh, I can't imagine what those parents are going through. Thank you for the perspective. |
Anonymous
| Family. It's the most important thing in the world. Last week one of the doctors at the hospital told my husband he could die. Today he seems to no longer be in an urgent emergency situation, but we are still waiting on the results of the last scan. The past week has been the most difficult week in my life. I am so very grateful for my husband. |
Anonymous
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Doesn't it kill you to hear about ingrates, given our answers? The best is, "gotta pick the gender!" STFU! |
Anonymous
Good idea! I used to keep a running list of my likes, it was called "natural highs". I started because I had seen someone else's list. Anyways, I need to start that again! Thanks for writing that! soft peppermint candies my kids are (mostly) healthy my husband is healthy the feeling I got today when I found a lost cat and I found its owner the way trees look after it rains -- the bark is darker and the leaves are more brilliant my occassional latte just for me Cadbury cream eggs And these are not in order of importance! 
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Anonymous
Why even bring the negative energy to this thread? Why? I am grateful for a quick recovery from the flu when my nursing baby stares at me my morning coffee my husband telling bedtime stories to our toddler my warm home my cozy bed my handsome, sweet sons who always make me smile for bananas home made meatballs fall walks to the park listeing to the leaves crunch centering my energy and feeling good |
Anonymous
| Having a baby against all possible odds. She is glorious. So much so that it didn't bother me last month when a mother I didn't know remarked that I was such a youthful grandmother. |