Thankful Thursday - Dec 26th
This week I’m thankful for a lot!
Visits to friends who are family - I had the pleasure of visiting people I’ve known for over 20 years at this point for Xmas. We had good food, good laughs, and just general good times. It was truly nice to catch up and it’s so exciting that I’m only a few hours away now.
Two extra days off - Having the extra day off really allowed for the quick trip to see people but also gave me an afternoon to chill the hell out and just exist. No chores, no texts back, no emails… just being alive with my dog on the couch, watching a few movies and eating my dinner.
Food tracking apps - I’m on a journey to keep muscle, build more of it, and drop some fat. It starts with tracking what I eat. Even on the days where I eat, or in this case, drink way more than usual, I tracked. Knowing my habits helps me understand myself a little more.
The bestest boy - Chewy bo-booey did such a good drive driving to metro Detroit on Xmas. He didn’t complain and mostly just chilled out the whole way up and back. We did have a standoff to get in the car, but he eventually did. Poor guy just doesn’t want to travel anymore, but once he was there he loved all of the attention. Same, dog, same.
Hot showers - So grateful for hot water and nice warm showers in the morning or after a long drive. Now, if Santa wants to bring me a hot tub, I’d be all set.
#ThankfulThursday (5-DEC-2024)
Things I’m Thankful for this week:
National Parks - this week I will have visited my 26th named national park and with friends, nonetheless
Live Music - so grateful to get to go see my favorite artists tomorrow. I get to see two of my favorite artists/band that fill me with so much emotion.
Road Trips - As much as driving is more tiring as I age, I’m still so excited to see things all over the place. This week I’ve driven a thousand miles for work and pleasure; there’s nothing like the open road.
Solo Travel - Being alone with my thoughts can be a double-edged sword, but I’d say it’s mostly a positive experience. I love rolling around, stopping when I want and seeing things as they come. Solo for me also means no dog, so no need to stop as often! I’ve been so overwhelmed with the mundane shit taks of everyday life. I’m sick of the cleaning, the cooking, the working, the decorating, the making the bed, the cleaning the bathrooms… I’m glad to have the alone time in the car this week.
Quiet Time - My favorite time is time alone when it’s quiet or with another when it’s quiet. I have plenty of this when I wake up before others or drive alone sometimes. This week, it’s been healing after dealing with people all over the place.
Snacks - Before “boy dinner and girl dinner” was so funny on TikTok, I was doing it on the regular. Snacks are essential and can be a meal. Snacks on a road trip are a step above essential, if that’s even possible.
I’m thankful for this life, no matter how fucked it’s been by my own hands and others. No matter what happens, it’s about finding the little moments that keep us going. Nothing is that serious, unless it is, don’t let me diminish your feelings by simplifying my own. Have a good week!
