My daughter is going to be writing an essay in school today that explains what makes her lucky, so I thought maybe that is something we should all do. I’d like to ask all my readers, the billions of you out there of course :), to make a list below of things that make you lucky. Here is mine:
- I’m lucky because I have been able to follow and complete many of my dreams (directed plays, acted in plays, wrote a book, travelled the world, learned different languages). Of course I haven’t gotten completely where I’d like them to go (I really want to find a publisher) but I’m still lucky to have done so much.
- I’m lucky that I have lived in some interesting and beautiful places. I may not have found home yet, but I have been really lucky in the places I’ve searched.
- I’m lucky to have met so many wonderful people in this world. Some have become true friends, some where just a passage in my story, but I’m lucky to have met them all.
- I’m lucky to have an intelligent, sweet, beautiful daughter who is going to rock the world someday.
- I’m lucky to have a husband who cares.
- I’m lucky to be able to wake up every morning and write, even if nobody every reads my words.
- I’m lucky to have two fuzzy, annoying dogs because they ultimately give me the most unconditional love (although it is improved if they are provided with extra carrots).
- I’m lucky that I am an intelligent, creative woman, who can take on any challenge in this world.
I’m sure I could keep writing, but I’d love to hear some of the things that make you feel lucky!
Mar 16, 2010 @ 15:01:27
Your list is making me weepy.
-I’m lucky to have a loving, caring and very supportive family
-I’m lucky to hae people who care
-I’m lucky to have a job at the moment
-I’m lucky that I went to college
-I’m lucky that I can type, though not that fast, and with many spelling mistakes.
I’m feeling lucky for the the future.
Mar 17, 2010 @ 00:39:39
Not to interfere in the spousal thing. I’m lucky too. Sarah is lucky to have a teacher assign that essay.
Mar 17, 2010 @ 13:38:19
Gretchen, I was hoping to get more responses than just the spousal one. I’m lucky you decided to respond.
Mar 19, 2010 @ 00:16:45
Here’s a non-spousal response, my friend: I’m lucky to have been born into such a great family who values it’s children and our education. I’m lucky to have finally found someone who loves me despite my back fat. I’m lucky to have the best pussycat in the entire world. I’m lucky to have two funny, weird, fart-happy brothers. I’m lucky that we just celebrated my grandmother’s 90th birthday. I’m lucky that my mom and dad are still alive and still married and still love us. I’m lucky that I have a good job and I’m super lucky that I get to walk to work in Los Angeles. I’m lucky to be smart. I’m lucky to have big boobs (they offset the back fat). I’m lucky that I get to read your blog and be inspired to think about what makes me lucky (read: thankful).
Mar 19, 2010 @ 06:21:15
I think that back fat should be celebrated, and those people who love us despite our back should be double celebrated!!! I am adding to my list, that I am lucky to have a friend like you who always keeps me inpsired to think in different ways and to challenge myself and my own boundaries. Your whole family is truly something to be thankful for, fart-happy brothers and all. I know that we don’t see each other very often (it has been almost 10 years now, I believe) but it always nice to hear from you. Who knows, maybe someday we will see another phallic Christmas tree together (remember the directions to my house in Mesa?)
Mar 19, 2010 @ 06:47:17
Hey Deb,
I tried to link to your blog and leave a comment on one of them (on shopping, of course) but it wouldn’t let me. I’ll try again later.