Tiny Thanks

It’s been a tough November, a tough Fall in general. After the overwhelming gratefulness I felt for the generous people in my life in September, I have found it hard to reach that depth of emotion again. It’s there. I recognize that I have been blessed. It’s just that my expression feels trite and fake.

So rather than stress myself out by feeling guilty about not being able to express my gratefulness, I finding the little things. Here’s what I’m grateful for even when I’m having trouble finding big swathes of thanksgiving:

• A Starbucks on campus even though it tempts me to spend more than I should.
• Pretty little tech toys. (I’m looking at you shiny iPad.)
• Fuzzy blankets.
• Tech ops in the CIA.
• Days with sunshine.
• Chick-fil-A.
• Fiction that’s only redeeming quality is that I LOVE it.
• Little flash drives that hold lots of stuff.
• Free washing machines.
• Purple nail polish.
• Mornings free for movie.
• Harry Potter!
• Diet Coke.
• The rediscovery of tapioca pudding.

They aren’t much, but they’re bright spots in my day.

This post can also be found at my own blog, The Dimly Seen.