Day 6 - 14

The last week and a half has been a little hectic. I'm behind. Me. Behind. Imagine that. I have been posting these on Facebook, and have the basic blog entry written in my head. It just never made it here. Anyway.... here we go.

Thirty Days of Thanksgiving: Days 6 - 14

DAY SIX

Today I am thankful for the right to vote in an election to choose the leaders of my country. I am also thankful that the election is almost over.

I like politics. Actually, I pretty much LOVE politics. This election cycle has me ready to rip my hair out though. Living in a swing state means 5-10 phone calls daily. Some of those are actually people that I can vent to. More often they are just robo-dialers, so I can't even yell at them. Well, I can, but it isn't as satisfying.

DAY SEVEN

Today I am thankful that my temper is much closer to under control than it has been in the past. I still have a long way to go, but it doesn't get me into nearly as much trouble as it once did. That is a very good thing. Especially today. So many people are idiots. Especially today. 

DAY EIGHT

Today I am thankful for the electronic gadgets that help make life more interesting. 

I often think we have become much too dependent on technology, but I admit, I really do love my gadgets. My DVR has to be very near the top of that list. I love that I can record up to 300 hours of television (I think) because I rarely have time to watch television during the week. Every week or two I have marathon television sessions where I catch up on a week of my soap operas or a month worth of my other shows. I love that.
I love my iPod. Music is such a pivotal thing, and I love that I can carry around hundreds of different songs on this little device that is not much bigger than a quarter!

My computer helps me keep in contact with my family that is nearly 1,000 miles away and friends who are spread out all over the world. It allows me to become friends with some people who I have never met, but who know me almost better than I know myself!

DAY NINE

Today I am thankful for small miracles. 

I was sitting at the table tonight, working on homework and I had a candle burning because I just love candles! When I finished my homework I didn't bother putting the candle out. I was only going to be in the next room, and it just smelled so good! The ceiling fan was helping to circulate the scent through the entire house, and I had the cats 'trapped' in the bedroom because I had food in the crock-pot, so they weren't going to knock it over. Safety first, of course! At some point in the evening, we heard the distinctive sound of glass popping. Turns out the candle had gotten so hot that the glass exploded. There was wax all over the place and my beautiful (and expensive) table now has a big circle burned into the top of it. It's a miracle the house didn't catch on fire!

DAY TEN

Today I am thankful for acid reflux medication and the fact that it has made me feel almost human again! 

I have been 'sick' for nearly a year now. I didn't go to the doctor (bad girl!) because the symptoms were all so random and seemingly unrelated. When I finally decided enough was enough (because I was pretty sure it was my gall bladder and that it needed to come out!) we were shocked to find out it was not my gall bladder. I never suspected acid reflux because I didn't have the type of symptoms that one would typically relate to acid reflux. It must have been though because two weeks on the medication and I feel better that I have in MONTHS!

DAY ELEVEN

Today I am thankful for rainy days! They are perfect for curling up and sleeping the day away. 

That is exactly what I did today. It was much needed. I feel like a new woman. Or at least a much more rested me! 

DAY TWELVE

Today I am thankful for the men and women of our military who put their lives on the line to keep the rest of us safe. I may not agree with every battle they fight, but I know a lot of them don't either. They don't choose where to go  and they are just doing the jobs they are paid to do. I truly appreciate everything they do for this country.

DAY THIRTEEN

Today I am thankful for future leaders who I truly believe will one day be elected. Leaders who understand the difference between defending our nation and playing the role of the world police. Leaders who understand that becoming self sufficient is much more important than bullying smaller countries to get what we want.

DAY FOURTEEN

Today I am thankful for caffeine! 

I am not supposed to drink caffeine anymore because of my severe acid reflux, and for the most part, I have been doing okay with that. The severe headaches are beginning to ease up a bit, and I don't feel like an animal caught in a trap anymore. Today just isn't going to happen without caffeine though. (I posted this on Facebook three hours into my thirteen hour school day today. I only have another hour and a half. I might actually make it through this day!)