Thankful Thursdays: November 3

Truth be told, I wasn't hit with a lot of inspiration when I realized today we were due for a Thankful Thursday post.  I've had a rough week - exhausting and stressful. On top of that (or because of that, perhaps) I'm not acting very healthy this week, which means I feel kind of gross and like I've gained a million pounds.

However much I'd rather complain, I'm going to ask myself to be positive and grateful for all that I have.  So here's a little twist on my typical Thankful Thursday post:

Not thankful for: temporary stress at work
Thankful for: a job that gives me ample holiday and vacation time, pays my house payment and other expenses and makes me a vital part of a caring community. Plus, I basically never left college, which is awesome.

Not thankful for: my pants feeling tight
Thankful for: the fact that I have food to eat; that I'm wearing a skirt tomorrow and pajamas all weekend.

Not thankful for: the lack of hugs I've had today
Thankful for: the many, many hugs I got from my daddy and my mama this past weekend.

Not thankful for: the tiredness that seems to accumulate around my eyeballs
Thankful for: having eyeballs and glasses and contacts that allow me to see. period.

Okay, enough complaining. I'm also just straight up thankful for these things:
My house appraisal came through and was  enough that I'm going to be able to go through with my refinance!
Three weeks until Thanksgiving!
I'm going running once I finish writing this!
My friends Meghan and Matt who are renewing their vows this weekend!
My bed!
My well-functioning car!
My gym membership!
Books!
The New Girl on Fox!