Thursday, November 26, 2009

Travels Meet Gratitude…

I’m combining traveling with thankfulness; Spin Cycle with Travel Tip Thursday.












I’m thankful for my health. Thankful that, at 52, I can walk on the beach, jog a bit, lift more than your average bear, duck, stoop, stretch, swim, and body board.

I’m thankful for my family. My husband and children. My mom (82) and aunt (87). My sisters, brothers-in-laws, niece, and nephews. My friends who are like family and my girlfriends who are like sisters. My relatives who have passed and all that they taught me while here.

I’m thankful for my job. That I can come home from work each day feeling a bit worn out, yes, but also energized.

I’m thankful for my students, all of them. Those that make me laugh, and those that wear me out and teach me tolerance and patience. I’m thankful to be able to provide a steady income for my family.


I’m thankful for the bloggy world and all of you who have entered my life these last 18 months. For the times I felt support when I was down, for the encouragement in my challenges and in my writing. For all the posts I have read out there that have taken me to so many wonderful moments in all of your lives; for making me think a bit differently and for widening my perspectives.

I’m thankful for all the places I have been and all the places I still might see.

I’m thankful for the laughter, the tears, the excitement, and the peace of each different moment that life has given to me.







Wishing all of you the Thanksgiving that is right for you today.

For more spins on Thankfulness, head on over to Sprite’s Keeper.

If you would like to link your Thanksgiving Travels, or any Travels, this post will remain up through Sunday. Have a wonderful holiday weekend everyone.

28 comments:

Jan said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your lovely family, Pseudo!! We are so thankful for you, as well!

Mike said...

Happy Thanksgiving! I truly am thankful to have met you, if you are ever near the east coast, let me know!

cheatymoon said...

Happy Thanksgiving, Friend. So happy to know you. You make my bloggy world happier.

Love your photos today. xo

Brian Miller said...

happy thanksgiving! thanks for the smiles. hope you and your family have a great one!

Melissa B. said...

Happy Turkey Day, Pseudo! love, Love, LOVE these Superior Snaps...

A Thanksgiving Limerick, DC-style:

I just heard that two turkeys’ demise
Was avoided, to their great surprise.
The big turkey in power,
In the eleventh hour,
Gave them pardon, along with the pies.

Hope you and yours have the Happiest!
(And no, I did not write that limerick...but I did Google it!)

Kristan said...

Happy thanksgiving!

And oh I LOVE that photo of Daughter and BC!

Twenty Four At Heart said...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Beth said...

I am so thankful for YOU! You have no idea how thankful I am to have you in my world. Thanks for making this big world seem a little bit smaller.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Anonymous said...

Happy Thanksgiving my friend!! Lovely pictures! :)

tattytiara said...

Have a wonderful holiday, my American friend!

Sprite's Keeper said...

I am thankful for friends like you. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Pseudo! You're linked!

Laura said...

I am thankful that there is an official day to think about the things that add depth and meaning to our lives.

colbymarshall said...

Love your thankful list! Happy Thanksgiving! I'm visiting from over at Angie's blog-- thought I'd say hello! :)

Sniffles and Smiles said...

What a lovely list of things to be grateful for!!! And I am thankful for YOU! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! Such beautiful pictures! ~Janine XO

K Dubs said...

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Love the list, and the pictures - they are awesome and so are you!

Joanna Jenkins said...

I'm just getting to blogs now that the cooking and cleaning up for 3 days is finally over. This is a wonderful post. I hope your Thanksgiving was perfect!
xo

Anna Whiston-Donaldson said...

I'm thankful for you!

Maureen@IslandRoar said...

Aw, you are definitely one of the bloggers I am the most thankful for!

Chief said...

Happy Holidays to you. Thanks for the reminder of what we all can be grateful for!

bernthis said...

Just returned from San Fran. Had such a wonderful holiday and I hope you did too. It has been wonderful getting to know you

Anonymous said...

I'm missing the travel tip this week but I'm happy that you had a happy and all! Glad to know you!

Stacy Uncorked said...

Awwww! I'm thankful to have the opportunity to get to know you through your blog - and thankful that you're here to tell your story! :)

Erin@TheLocalsLoveIt said...

Your kids are gorgeous. Great list! Hope your day was wonderful.

Captain Dumbass said...

Hope you had a good one, Pseudo.

Barry said...

And I'm thankful to have you blogging, even though my "official" Thanksgkiving was months ago.

essbesee said...

i'm late as usual, but I am very thankful for you and your blog! rock on with your bad self, woman.

Smart Mouth Broad said...

Hope yours was the best ever!

Cristin said...

totally linked up here on the wrong post... D'oh!