Giving thanks on Memorial Day

A friendly dog during awkward silence.
Memories that make me smile.
Relaxing on the couch.
Homemade pie by an inexperienced baker.
Antihistamine.
Mint Tea.

Giving thanks after a long night of dancing

A warm carpet of grass.
That I am not a mouse.
Being held.
That someone danced salsa with me, however briefly.
That I am dancing again.
Remembering that I have a lara bar in my purse when I am really hungry.

Giving thanks after waking up to thunder

Time to separate and eat fresh English peas.

Listening to the rain and slosh of cars during a rainstorm.

Nail polish. And being able to reach my toes.

Homemade nachos!

Giving thanks after skinning my knee

That skin grows back.
Fresh dim sum.
Candles.
Oatmeal when I feel like it.

Giving thanks under a Cloudy sky

Almond butter.
Strong finger nails.
The energizing power of Lindy hop class.
The sleep that comes afterwards.
Optimism.
CZ.

Giving Thanks under a Clear Blue Sky

Email.
Long distance phone lines.
Old English country houses.
NPR.
Toothbrushes
and toothpaste.

Thanksgiving on a Warm Day

The ease of iWeb.
Like-minded Janeites.
TripAdvisor.
Cute finches nesting in roof tiles.

Giving Thanks after a day out

Brunch with friends (even though I'm allergic to eggs so my tum was grumbling).
Chicken McNuggets and fries after brunch.
Calvin Klein: men's or women's wear, underwear or accessories, such a great designer.
A day out with my parents without incident.
Crocs.
Mysterious thali rolls that appear in my fridge.

Giving Thanks on a lazy morning

ThermaCare heating pads.
That someone is willing to go out to the car to get me a heating pad.
That cramps eventually subside.
Glee on Hulu.
A quiet and protective canine.

Thanksgiving after a dress rehearsal

Performance bonding.
Getting to have a dress rehearsal.
People willing to improvise.
Another chance to perform.
People who are willing to come and watch.
Supportive people, who pick me up afterwards.

Thanksgiving while drinking a smoothie

Raspberries.
Etsy.
ANOTHER sunny day!
Hand blenders.
Tuna melts from Crossroads cafe.

Thanksgiving on a day of (some) relief

Informative text messages.
Old screwball comedies, particularly those with Cary Grant.
Sending love notes over facebook.
The dog's soft fur after he has been washed.

Thanksgiving on a day of anticipation

An empty inbox.
Giant pilates balls.
Another sunny day, full of possibility.
iCal.

Thanksgiving after a long day of dancing

Having a sewing machine.
Knowing how to use it (kind of).
Text messages about momentous occasions.
Getting to know your classmates.
Performance bonding.
Feeling overwhelmed in a good way.