Thanksgiving Top 10

The countdown to turkey, dressing, and pie is well under way....
I always have to mentally prepare myself for the absurd amount of food I plan on eating during the holiday season.  This food training is far more serious than any marathon training I ever did. Before I get carried away with gluttony, though,  I think I should remember the reason for this feast:  GIVING THANKS.

Here are the first 10 things that come to mind:

1. Family. They made me who I am. Taught me what I know. Support me whether I deserve it or not.

I'm thankful for a loving, caring family.  

2. Love.  Ahhh.  Don't you just love LOVE?  I mean the actual feeling of giddiness and warmth and excitedness and schmoopiness.  And I mean ALL kinds of love-  for my nieces and nephews, for candy bars, for my mutts.

I am thankful to know love and to be surrounded by it. 

3. Coffee.  Really... Now that I reflect on this one, maybe YOU should be thankful that I have coffee?!  Caffeine-free Cara is not a pretty sight.

I'm thankful for the sweet nectar of the Gods.  

4. Mutts.  Smelly, hairy, furrball mutts.  Man, I love 'em!  

I'm thankful for my two best pals.   

5. iPhones.  They are truly so incredibly superior that an explanation isn't necessary.  

I'm thankful for always being connected.  

6. Gainful employment, coworkers I call friends, a job I have found passion in. I have a day job... and I LOVE it.

I'm thankful for the opportunity to grow in my company.    

7.  The people who defend our country- and the families that support them.

I'm thankful for my freedom. 

8. This guy.  Reference numbers 1, 2, and 7.

I'm thankful for having someone who will put up with me. ;)
(and who will not get mad that I posted about him on my blog)

9.  Health.  It's so easy to take this for granted!!  I'm lucky to have my biggest complaints be the occasional sore throat or headache.

I'm thankful for the healthy body God gave me.  

10. Clients/ Subscribers/ Fans who took time out of their busy schedule to read about the crazy lady behind the camera.

I'm thankful for your interest in my passion.