In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am attempting to undo any of the bad karma I have acquired through writing 3 FUCK YOU lists by writing a THANK YOU list. It's been a hell of a year in Shezaland, but if I open my eyes once in a while, I see that the world bountiful in its blessings. So......To the following things, people, and situations: THANK YOU:

-babies

-wonderbras

-parks with good playgrounds

-having something to look forward to

-divorce

-patience

-wisdom

-big bathtubs

-emotional support

-naps

-the fact that I can still fit into my wedding dress after 3 kids (if you don't count being able to zip it)

-good teachers (and hot ones)

-first words

-benzodiazepines when used judiciously

-relief in all forms

-public libraries

-having more than I deserve

-zip lines

-American soldiers

-that awesome bread I bought today

-flattering photos

-loyalty

-friendship

-the feeling of accomplishment

-modern medicine

-ambition

-hershey kisses

-imagination

-half hour fits of laughter (especially those caused by dulce de leche pronounced "douche delish")

-dimples

-narrow escapes

-tolerance

-inner beauty

-family

-community college students

-time

-lingerie

-unconditional acceptance

-electricity

-antibiotics

-apologies, even better, forgiveness -

karma

-people with a sense of humor

-people without a sense of humor who forgive the offensive things I say or do

-paychecks

-good haircuts

-mother's intuition

-good intentions

-silence

-insight

-fabric softener

-leg cramps in certain circumstances

-conversations so good that they are worth whatever sleep you miss to have them

-old friends

-new friends

-health

-educations of all varieties

-all of my other countless blessings which I in no way deserve, but am grateful to the core for

But really, after all that I dished out and took in the past few months, years, lifetime, whatever....The thing that I am most thankful for is the ability to write and share a Thank You list this long despite all of it. Peace, love, and turkey everybody.