Thanksgiving 2011

Hello folks - happy thanksgiving. The point was made to me last night, that on the balance, we are people who are reticent to be thankful. I often times am so caught up with things, that I forget how richly I have been blessed. So, this Thanksgiving, as per my usual, I am taking a moment to thank God for the things that have meant most in 2011. Therefore, in no particular order, this year's list.

1. For 14 years spent with my gentlemanly dog Buddy, who passed away this year. You knew me best sir, and you are sorely missed.

2. My parents, who have graciously allowed me to stay with them these past three years.

3. The chance to spend summer days and evenings outside, watching Twins baseball with close friends

4. My smarter, better looking, more well liked, and nicer girlfriend

5. The color blue

6. Graduating from law school, personality intact

7. The friendship of the "manboys," and being able to share the important moments in their lives

8. Coffee in a mug

9. Passing the bar exam

10. Having a job I enjoy

11. Music - making it, and listening to it

12. Good health

13. For having been able to go to Hong Kong and represent my school, state, and country

14. My grandma, my aunt and uncle, my cousins, and everyone else

15. For friends from Hamline

16. Good beer - brewing it, drinking it, and the conversations that flow therefrom

17. Khaki pants from the gap (sorry, this is materialistic, but they are so damn comfortable)

18. Having my own place to live

19. Learning to cook

20. Going skiing in Colorado

21. Long, hot, sunny summer days with sandals

22. Being tested in the BWCAW

23. Sharp winter days

24. Being young, and alive, and in a beautiful city

25. Bob Dylan on a fall morning (current activity)

26. New friends

27. Daily flossing

28. Even numbers

29. Tacos

30. Donuts

31. Being Minnesotan

32. For still having hair

33. Silence

34. This song



35. Not living with a cat(s)

36. Having leisure time

37. Being able to go back to my high school and help with mock trial

38. Interesting conversations

39. Riding my bike in the country

Happy thanksgiving everyone. I hope everyone has a thoughtful day, and remembers everything they are thankful for.