I put off writing this blog as long as I could because,
well, I couldn’t figure out how to be sincere about it without sounding trite
like the end of a Full House episode where the sappy music plays and Danny
reminds the girls how lucky they are to have each other. I haven’t figured out how to do that, so
we’re just going to have to make it through.
The number one thing that I’m thankful for is that I am in a
much better place in my life than I was this time last year. That’s a broad way of putting it, so I should
probably break it down. The following
are not in any particular order, just the order in which they occur to me.
My Family:
This one probably goes without saying but family is placed prominently on the
list because there have been specific instances in the last year during which I
genuinely thought I was going to lose my mom, my dad and my brother. If your name is Megan and you work with me,
you’ve probably had to talk me down during all three of those crises. It would be super awesome if we didn’t have
to go through another year like that. In
the meantime, I am so thankful that we’re all still here and in good health,
with affordable health insurance, unlimited cell phone plans that allow us all
to keep in touch and the ability to follow our dreams (to be a teacher, a
nurse, a financial wizard, a man of faith and the best mom on the planet). Most of all, I am thankful for the abudance
of I’m-about-to-pee-my-pants moments of laughter that we have shared this year
and every year in the past.
Ace:
I couldn’t speak about my family without mentioning about our new
addition. This puppy has brought so much
extra joy, laughter and puddles of urine to our family, which is probably why I
talk about him and post pictures like he’s my son or something. He’s only six months old, so Acey may not be
the best behaved of all the dogs in the world, but he is certainly the most
beloved. I’m thankful that he has joined
the family, even with those first sleepless nights we had to endure, the dozens
and dozens of accidents in the house and the fact that this little terror will
eat anything—including and especially
the contents of the garbage. Nevertheless,
I think we’re all very glad that Acey is with us.
My Job: Some days it’s a little easier to wake up
than others but 9 times out of 10, I’m happy to go to work in the morning. That alone is something to be thankful for, I
think we can agree. Student loans are a
heartless bitch but I’m thankful for the ability to fulfill my obligations by
paying them. In addition to that, I love
my crazy students and (some of) their parents.
I love my coworkers and all the fun shenanigans and gossip we provide
for each other. I love that my job has
given me the inspiration and the tools the pursue becoming a teacher. Middle schoolers are some of the most
hilarious, frustrating, endearing, infuriating little people you will ever deal
with, but my job has kind of made me love them.
My Friends:
They say that some friends come and go.
This has been a painful lesson to learn and unfortunately I’m still
learning it, but I am thankful for the friends I have made since last
Thanksgiving. No matter what shit might
be going on, I have a contact list full of people that I can call or text and
know that they will care. My best friend
from high school and I still gmail chat at work all the time, my boo always
makes me laugh, I got to spend 4 days in D.C. with two of my favorite coworkers
and my hoebag is probably the best mentor I’ve ever had. I also don’t know what I’d do without
everyone else that encourages me, goes out to drink with me, helps me kill
zombies on my iPad or just shoots the shit at my desk with me. They make my life a hell of a lot more fun.
Gwen: Gwen, my 2006 Ford Fusion (named after Gwen
Cooper, the ass-kicking main character from Torchwood), is the car I’ve dreamed
of buying ever since the first time I laid eyes on a Fusion. I am so happy to finally have her but more
importantly, the peace of mind that she brings me. It is so nice not to worry about whether your
car is going to make it from point A to point B or if it’s going to start when
it’s too cold outside or if the engine’s going to die if I’m at a red light and
I’m not revving the engine continuously.
(True story. My first car,
Todd.) I love my car, it works well and
it’s paid off. I’m thankful for that!
As far as things go, it’s been a pretty awesome year. I’m pretty happy with the way things are
going in my life. I still hemorrhage
money like nobody’s business but I have a family that’s awesome, I job I like,
friends I adore, more material possessions than I know what to do with and the
resources to continue my education.
Hopefully by this time next year, I’ll be finishing up my student
teaching with job prospects and a husband.
Okay, maybe not a husband. That
would be nice though.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you all have a great holiday, eat tons
of food, drink a whole bunch and kill some bitches to get a 32 inch TV at
Walmart! Isn’t that what Thanksgiving is
all about?
Becky
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