Giving Thanks

on Wednesday, November 25, 2009

In tribute to the Thanksgiving holiday I am making a list of all the things I am grateful for.
Enjoy!

I am thankful for:

  • my life
  • my mother's amazing laugh
  • my father's hugs
  • Lauren's yucky dance
  • the way Vanessa always makes me feel like a lady.
  • my voice
  • the inside jokes I share with Justin, and the way we can just be ourselves.
  • dancing until dawn
  • the talks I share with John about life that always inspire me to greatness.
  • Celeste's crazy stories and amazing costumes
  • Hawaii
  • my Grandmother's constant support and encouragement
  • the fact that Alexis and I will always be best friends, no matter where we find ourselves in the world
  • the time I spent in Europe, learning how to love myself
  • the way my cousin Kent says, "Cuzzzz"
  • Barry and his sweet passion for his cause
  • the ocean
  • my friends Lisa and Jade and the example they set for me on how to live life freely
  • belly laughing
  • Jamo. How I love Jamo. ((Be safe over there!))
  • Hafiz and Rumi poetry
  • My amazing friend Joe...even though he has passed on he continues to be one of the greatest influences in my life
  • brownies
  • Nathans love
  • my cousins Kimmy's sense of style
  • the time I spent with Sion
  • Uncle Robs tattoos ((but dont get any more!))
  • the memory of running and laughing through the street of Paris in the rain
  • Weenie!
  • the connection I share with Roy
  • my friends Scott and Teri and their awesome adventures
  • my faith and positive attitude
  • Roger and his boat
  • Stijn - one day we WILL do a festival!
  • Marie's haircut - rock it girl
  • the ring Bella gave me
  • sunsets
  • sunrises
  • my relationship with the wind
  • the goose bumps I still get when I hear, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
  • Eva Cassidy
  • the opportunity to share my music with the world
  • Barbara Martin and Dimitri - you have changed my life
  • my roomie Jason ((I love our home!))
  • soccer
  • home cooked meals
  • rice milk
  • painting
  • my family - I seriously have the best family in the world
  • hiking
  • swings
  • the opportunity to record with Joel and the amazing friendship that is blooming
  • sitting side by side with Bonnie
  • my shenanigans with Jonathan Kaplan
  • Kelly's friendship
  • story time with Lou
  • meditation
  • the time I spent wit Robert - RIP
  • learning from Amanollah
  • yoga
  • the change of the seasons
  • essential oils
  • my health
  • Geoffrey. Geoffrey. Geoffrey.
  • the chance to experience and give unconditional love
  • for every soul I have ever encountered - I am who I am today because of you
These are just a few of the things I am thankful for.
Go ahead, make your own list.
It's a beautiful gift to give yourself.

Happy Thanksgiving!


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