- Whomever made the decision to have me work on Labour Day. (Yes, I am in Canada and the ‘u’ is correct. Stop hassling me spell check.) Because I am a full-time employee, I get paid for the shift, plus one and a half times the wages I would have earned for the day. Yes, I have to work in a different department, but it is one I am very familiar with so it’s going to be fun.
- I am thankful that I have parents who make me accountable for my actions. I can never get away with being overly critical or judgmental because I know my mother will call me on it. I used to get annoyed with her when she pointed out my whiny, hyper-critical tendencies, but now I’m grateful because it has made me look for strengths in people instead of picking at their flaws.
- I am thankful for the gift of sight. I am nearsighted in my right eye, and I haven’t worn contacts in 3 years because the strength of my left eye made up the difference. I am planning to get my driver’s licence (finally) and I figured that I wouldn’t be able to do it if I couldn’t see properly. Ordering a stylish pair of glasses is step 1 in my year-end goal of receiving my learner’s permit.
- Speaking of goals, I am grateful to have finally set up a real savings account so I can keep better track of my finances. My goal is to put myself through university–without having to borrow from anyone, and I am on track to do that thanks to some wise counsel from a friend.
- I am thankful for my big brother. He is a great guy who can find the humour in almost any situation. He was (and is) also the best bodyguard, mentor, and friend a little sister can have in human form.
- Thank God I realized early that I wasn’t cut out to be a ballerina. First of all, I am only 5 feet tall with bad ballet feet. I am also about as graceful as a dancing rhino and I just don’t like dance enough to devote my entire life to it. However, I don’t mind devoting time to watch people dance because it is truly a beautiful art. (The preceding message was brought to you by my spending all day yesterday watching Swan Lake)
- I am thankful for my church family. I have met a lot of wonderful people there and I look forward to seeing them every week.
- I am thankful for the power of forgiveness. By refusing to hold a grudge, I have been freed from a lot of unnecessary turmoil.
- I am thankful for fitness. I am now at the stage where I know for a fact that I can’t eat whatever I want without doing something to work it off. I refuse to become a couch potato.
- I am thankful that God made me an introvert. I may not be as engaging or charismatic as my more extroverted friends, but I am an excellent listener, I notice a lot of things other people are unaware of because I observe everything, and I’m comfortable with or without people around me.
Honourable mention:
Fall=New Cosmetic Lines. I like new cosmetic lines. 
Have a wonderful and safe holiday! I’ll be working
Erie
Great things to be thankful for. Great is the person humble enough to be thankful. Congrats on creating the life you love.
Thank you!