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Today, I am thankful for flat boots and feet that don't hurt.

Thankful: Day 22

Holy Smoked Turkey & Dressing, Batman, this month is almost over!

How'd that happen? And how did I miss so many thankful days?

Today, I am thankful for sunshine and light traffic on my way into work. I'll be thankful if traffic is light on my way, home, too. (Do you hear me, big guy?)

This past weekend, I celebrated a 7th birthday with some of my favorite little people.

Musical chairs, caramel apples, and s'mores. It was a small party. Nothing fancy for this family. And we had a blast.

And so, I'm bonus thankful for family and warm, cozy fires and chocolate and marshmallows and little children who make fun out of glow sticks and playing after dark on a simple Saturday night.

Thankful to be back! Day 17

Between my work schedule and a much-needed mental health day, I've missed a few days of the thankful challenge. I needed that time though; I hope you'll forgive me.

I took the day yesterday and did a few chores, but after that, I took the best nap!

And that's why I am so thankful for rest and sleeping just like a baby.

(This picture made my womb clinch, but then I got over it.)

See yall later.

...and more Thankful: Days 13 and 14

After this challenge ends, I don't think I'm going to be able to use the word 'Thankful' in a headline for at least a year.

This weekend passed in a warm foggy haze of work, cocktails, Redbox rentals, a marathon nap on the couch and indecision.

I was thankful then, for my prerogative--I can do what I want to do. Which is why I have decided to change my whole color scheme for this room project that I have going (and going and going and going). 

What had happened was, I saw another comforter. And it was orange coral (you have to use fancy words when you're interior re-decorating). The moment I locked eyes on it, I knew I had to have it. I'm sure the folks working the return line at the Maxx hate my guts were so pleased to help me return/exchange/purchase all of my oversized items. 

And so, my virtual friends, I find myself almost back at the beginning. Still going with the fabric backdrop, but the color scheme is changing.

At this rate, I should have my winter makeover done by spring. 

And now, for your listening pleasure....it's Bobby B. (That outfit is something, ain't it?)

Thankfultini: Days 11 and 12

Today, at 6 p.m., I am so thankful for the chance to finally just stop and breathe.

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh............

The last two days have been work-hectic while I've been working on a huge project for a teen girl website that has content like, "Are You a Mean Girl" and "Discover Your Inner Sparkle."

[insert gas face here]

Needless to say, I'm gonna go find my sparkle in the inner part of a martini glass.

Y'all have a good one.

Day 10: Thanks and other nonsense

These beautiful little pieces of artificially flavored goodness are what I am most thankful for today. My body was possessed by a sugar beastie, so I fed it Jelly Belly candies and it went away. (Don't judge.)

So, yeah, about this room redo I have going on at my house. I discovered something that you may or my not already know. And if you did know this, let's talk later about why you didn't tell me. I found out that you don't have to dismantle an entire ceiling fan just to get a new look. You can just replace the blades and the light fixtures and voila...new look.

This falls under the category of a very good thing because I'm in love with my ceiling fan. More specifically, I'm in love with the fact that it doesn't shake, rattle and roll all through the night. It's so quiet, like a fan ninja. It also looks like 1982 and has long needed to be replaced. I've just been worried that any replacement wouldn't be so considerate of my sleep. Thanks to Google, my fears are no more.

I haven't found new blades yet, but I did find some replacement options for the light covers. And guess what, guess what, guess what?! You're allowed to have an opinion about them. Take a look.

One of them is the kind of neutral I always lean toward and the other one is sexy and mysterious and alluring... a lot like me in real life.

I like them both. What do you think?

Day 9 and counting...

Q: How cute is this room?
A: Too cute.

Today, I am thankful for creativity, energy and bright DIY ideas.

I love this idea of a fabric/curtain/drape backdrop as a headboard. It might be an inexpensive way for me to spice things up, take a break from the norm and generally get my own motor running. Plus, when I'm over it (which won't take long, I guarantee it), I can just take it down and move on to the next thing.

This is beyond gorgeous and if you don't agree with me, then I'm bonus thankful that you kept your opinion to yourself.