thing#27

i am thankful for a sweet year of marriage to a very sweet, and very thoughtful man.

thing#26

i am thankful of any opportunity i have to talk about portland, oregon.

thing#25

i am especially thankful that i have my health.

thing#24

i am thankful i was able to pay my student loan again this month! why does it always seem a little too close for comfort?

thing#23

i am thankful for the opportunities i have had to teach, in many different ways. i am especially glad to have been able to be an instructor for the university of oregon abroad program, here in vancouver. thank you, stephen!

thing#22

i am thankful for the chance to do something different every once in a while at work!

thing#21

i am thankful i can sometimes be a helpful ear for friends when they need someone to listen to their problems. i was reminded of that again today.

thing#20

i am thankful that the vuvuzela is having its comeback.

thing#19

i am thankful that both my family, and sebastien's family, value being together, and having new experiences together.

thing#18

i am thankful for delicious recipes and wonderful food on my table.

thing#17

i am super thankful for my wonderful friend tamara. today is her birthday, and even thought she will likely never read this, i hope she knows that i think she is one of the most beautiful, successful, generous, and genuine people i know. those things are all true. i am very lucky, and very thankful for her friendship.

thing#16

i am thankful for beautifully written songs that are still shower-singable. i think my favorite is still suzanne vega's ballad, the queen and the soldier.

thing#15

i am thankful for the dry and lovely gin martini i am about to drink.