Why I'm Thankful

Since it is Thanksgiving weekend, it seems to be as good a time as any to reflect on things I'm thankful for. Here is just a short list:

My wonderful, patient husband.
My sweet, cuddly little dog who keeps my feet warm at night.
My family who keep me grounded and encouraged.
My friends who keep me laughing and feeling loved.
A job that pays my bills.
A solid roof over my head.
Food on my table.
Cooler temperatures.
Religious and political freedom.

Oh, and I can't forget how thankful I am for not gaining weight over Thanksgiving! Of course, the week's not over and neither is my next WW weigh-in, but I'm pretty confidant I'll have a loss this week. And speaking of losses, as of my last weigh-in, I'm happy to report that not only did I lose the weight I gained two weeks ago, but I lost a couple pounds more for good measure.

But now on to some sad news. As the deadline for the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) looms close (hours away, at this point), I must admit I did not finish my novel. Nope - not even close. I did, however, at least get out of the starting gate with over 1000 words and an actual plot/idea. So, no celebration parties for me, or "eleventh hour" freakouts getting the last few words in. Just complete defeat. But, even though I didn't get it written in a month, I'm going to keep at it and maybe, just maybe, it'll actually turn into a real novel one day. Here's to hoping!