Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. We're at home, just me and Dr. BB with the dog and cat occasionally coming by to remind us that they exist.
I'm thankful for:
1) Our health: It goes without saying that Dr. BB's health issues have always been front and center in our lives and 2020 has been no exception. We're both healthy and pleased to be able to do what it takes to remain so.
2) Our little family: I don't think I could have done all this social distancing and isolation with any one other than Dr. BB. We know each other well enough to know when to just leave the room and when to pester. I also don't think I could have survived without my thrice daily walks with the dog and occasional snugglefests on the couch with the cat.
3) Food and shelter: With so many people wondering how they are going to pay the rent or mortgage or how many meals they'll be able to eat today, I'm lucky to have a gorgeous house and to be able to afford all the food we need. I never take it for granted.
4) Flexible workplace: My boss has been super supportive and has allowed me to continue to work from home throughout this entire pandemic. I feel grateful when I can walk my dog in the middle of the afternoon or run to the pharmacy on non-peak hours.
5) Meditation and yoga: Last year at this time, I was slowly losing control of my anxiety. I was having nightmares, the list making was uncontrollable, and I was counting, counting, counting. I vowed in January to increase the number of yoga classes I took and it's made 2020 so much more pleasant for me in terms of my mental health, despite the stress and worry over the pandemic and the election.
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