Hey everyone! With tomorrow being Thanksgiving in the U.S., of course I had to create a post about all of the wonderful things that I am thankful for.
I know that this is a personal finance blog and that I talk about money A LOT, but life is not all about money.
Yes, being able to pay your bills and save for retirement are both important. However, money can't completely control your life.
Life is about what makes you happy.
Life is about all those little things in your life that you may forget about. Life is about all of those awesome moments that you think about later on and smile for.
Here's what I'm thankful for:
I'm thankful for my family.
I don't have a large family, but I am thankful for the family that I have in my life. I'm thankful for all of the awesome moments that I had with my dad, and little things still remind me of him every single day. My dad was a great man.
I'm thankful that I have W. He is awesome and I'm of course happy with the over 7 years that we've been together.
I'm thankful for my sister. We weren't always the closest, but it has been awesome with her living with us, and me pretty much raising her. We constantly joke that she is our daughter, and that's how it truly feels. I know that she reads my blog, so, hey Lexy!
I'm also thankful for my dogs (I'm a crazy dog momma!), the rest of my family, as well as W's whole family (I definitely consider them my own family). Reconnecting with my dad's side of the family back in October was great as well. I'm so glad that I jumped at the opportunity, even though I was so nervous!
I'm thankful for my friends.
I'm thankful for my wonderful friends for many reasons. They have always been there for me and I'm glad that we are still able to have fun nights, like we will be having tonight!
I'm thankful for my career.
I couldn't say this enough, but I am so thankful for my business. I never could have imagined that I would be where I am today. Every single day I wake up and wonder if this is all real. Self-employment has been great! I'm very excited to see what will happen within the next year.
I'm thankful for the trip that we are planning.
We have been slacking with finalizing any plans for our long trip, but I am thankful that we can even do this. Being able to work while taking a trip of a lifetime? I couldn't ask for anything better!
Also, we received our passports the other day. It only took one WEEK to get them. Isn't that crazy fast?
I'm thankful for the blogging community.
Everyone in the blogging community is amazing and I have made so many friends, and I'm so thankful that back in August of 2011 I started this blog. My life has changed for the better, and I think a lot of it has to do with making blogging a hobby (and then into part of my business).
What are you thankful for?
I hope all of you have a great Thanksgiving!
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charles@gettingarichlife.com says
November 27, 2013 at 2:19 amThankful for my family and everyone being healthy. We are all truly blessed that we can have all these great opportunities. Happy Thanksgiving Michelle and good blessings for you and your family.
Michelle says
November 27, 2013 at 12:34 pmThank you Charles! 🙂
Broke Millennial says
November 27, 2013 at 3:10 amI just got home, so I’m mostly thankful for my family. We’re a bit scattered all over the country (NYC, LA and Charlotte) and I truly appreciate the limited time I get to spend with them. I’m also thankful for a relatively easy life that has encountered relatively easy hardships. I’m also thankful for a positive outlook on life which enables me to remember the good and let go of the bad.
Michelle says
November 27, 2013 at 12:35 pmA positive outlook is always important. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Dee @ Color Me Frugal says
November 27, 2013 at 5:02 amWonderful list. I am thankful for my always-supportive husband, my cuddly doggies (I’m a crazy dog momma too!), getting to see my mother for Thanksgiving, and having a warm cozy home to live in. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Michelle says
November 27, 2013 at 12:38 pmCrazy dog mommas are the best!
Skint in the City says
November 27, 2013 at 5:05 amHappy thanksgiving to you, Michelle! Thanksgiving always seem sto be to be the nicest of holidays, all about being grateful, not about money. Wish we had the same here in the UK!
Michelle says
November 27, 2013 at 12:39 pmThank you!
DC @ Young Adult Money says
November 27, 2013 at 6:34 amI’m thankful for my family, friends, my blog, and my job. They all are so important to me and I’m blessed to have the people in my life who I do. Happy Thanksgiving to you and W!
Michelle says
November 27, 2013 at 12:39 pmI hope you have an awesome Thanksgiving DC!
Holly@ClubThrifty says
November 27, 2013 at 7:00 amGreat post, Michelle! I’m thankful for my husband and kids. They’re the best!
Michelle says
November 27, 2013 at 12:39 pmI bet they are! 🙂
Grayson @ Debt Roundup says
November 27, 2013 at 8:33 amGreat list Michelle. I am thankful for many of the same things, except for the trip. I don’t have one of those planned. I am also thankful for the birth of my son within the past year. That has changed my life for the better!
Michelle says
November 27, 2013 at 12:40 pmDefinitely sounds like a great change 🙂
anna says
November 27, 2013 at 9:30 amLove your list, Michelle, and that’s so awesome that you were able to reconnect with your family this year! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
Michelle says
November 27, 2013 at 12:40 pmYou too!
Mr. Utopia @ Personal Finance Utopia says
November 27, 2013 at 10:24 amIt’s also important to stop and reflect on what we are thankful for. I think many of us, me included, don’t do it often enough – we shouldn’t need a holiday to remind us to do it! Aside from being thankful for my family, I think what I’m most thankful for is just knowing how far I’ve come in life and how many obstacles have been overcome.
Michelle says
November 27, 2013 at 12:41 pmAll great things to be thankful for 🙂
Alexa says
November 27, 2013 at 11:07 amI am thankful for my daughters and my family. I have been thinking a lot lately how life is about relationships with others and really nothing else. I’m thankful that I have good relationships with the majority of my family. I am also thankful for my blog and all the amazing people I have met through it.
Michelle says
November 27, 2013 at 12:41 pmGreat list Alexa 🙂
Jason B says
November 27, 2013 at 12:11 pmI’m thankful for my family. I also thankful for being able to travel from time to time.
Michelle says
November 27, 2013 at 12:42 pmHappy Thanksgiving!
Pauline says
November 27, 2013 at 12:26 pmI am thankful for freedom and doing what I want when I want. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Michelle says
November 27, 2013 at 12:42 pmThank you Pauline!
Sally @TinyApartmentDesign says
November 27, 2013 at 12:27 pmI’m thankful for great, active blogs like yours! And congrats on the passports, now you are a card-carrying member of the global freelancing crew!
Michelle says
November 27, 2013 at 12:43 pmAww thanks!
Tanya says
November 27, 2013 at 4:26 pmHappy Thanksgiving! I am thankful that all of my family is healthy this year. I just got back from my son’s 4 year checkup and everything is good. It just makes me thankful for health.
Michelle says
November 28, 2013 at 12:57 amGood health is always great! 🙂
Laurie @thefrugalfarmer says
November 27, 2013 at 4:27 pmYou are blessed, girl! I too think it’s great that you were able to reconnect with your dad’s family this year – what an awesome experience! Happy, happy Thanksgiving, Michelle.
Michelle says
November 28, 2013 at 1:01 amThank you Laurie!
Anne @ Unique Gifter says
November 27, 2013 at 4:52 pmYay for thankfulness!
Michelle says
November 28, 2013 at 1:01 amYAY!
Dear Debt says
November 27, 2013 at 10:51 pmAwesome list! I think you should go to Brazil for your trip! I am thankful for my love, my health, my friends, my job, my family an blogging peeps. I never thought my life could change this month in a year!
Michelle says
November 28, 2013 at 1:02 amSame here 🙂
Lisette says
November 28, 2013 at 8:37 amI loved this list Michelle! It’s important for us to list everything we’re thankful for. Sometimes we just need to see it all down on paper.
Lisette says
November 28, 2013 at 8:42 amI loved this post. Sometimes we all need a reminder of our blessings. It’s great to write them down.
Marissa @ Thirty Six Months says
November 28, 2013 at 2:24 pmHappy Thanksgiving! It’s so important for us to remember to be grateful for what we have all year round.