I think about this one all the time - I’m grateful for a garage! I was super spoiled in Olympia with a personal garage to park in and I was so excited to have that again in this rental in Ohio. I had a public garage in Dallas and Portland, but we all know how that turned out.. (My car was smashed into)
Having this garage helps me feel a little more secure while also being super convenient.
Going Camping? Pull the car out and take stuff to the garage to sort out
Shopping haul? Don’t worry about the weather, you’re in the garage
Need to vacuum out the car in the winter? You’ve got a garage for that
The garage is half full of cardboard and other shit from moving, but it’s a work in progress. I will organize the chaos in coming weeks. It is nice to have room for the kayaks and a grill (thanks to my brother). It’s also nice to have room to build something or have space to work on a project despite the weather.
I’m thankful for a range of things from this silly, but practical thing, to serious things like the post yesterday. It will continue to vary, so I hope you enjoy the ride. What are you thankful for today?
(I’m ashamed to say there is way more stuff to the right of my car now)
This is in a secure garage… “secure'“ is relative, I suppose. (Portland, August 2024)