Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I don’t need an excuse to cook a homemade meal and eat my heart out, but I love that Thanksgiving encourages others to join you. I appreciate the focus on being grateful for things in life that can be easily overlooked, especially ahead of the holiday shopping season. It’s a gentle reminder that some mindfulness and a good meal can nourish your mind and soul.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I wanted to list ten things I’m thankful for:

1. I’m thankful that I live in a city I love and can fill my weekends with activities I enjoy.
2. I’m thankful for a loving, supportive family– from my parents and grandparents to Chase and Ruby.
3. I’m thankful for coffee, and for Chase making me a cup every morning to help wake me up.
4. I’m thankful for being successful in my career, but also still having time to indulge in my hobbies.
5. I’m thankful to have a sense of adventure and curiosity to do new things.
6. I’m thankful that New York has some of the best food in the world, and I cherish every restaurant I get to visit.
7. I’m thankful for books, and when I was a child having rough time in school, my dad would take me every Friday to get a new one.
8. I’m thankful for being born (and now live!) in a diverse country– in terms of people, culture, food, and landscapes.
9. I’m thankful for the memories I’ve made and the lessons I’ve learned that have turned me into the person I am today.
10. I’m thankful for people like you who read my blog! 🙂

I hope you get a chance to reflect and enjoy your holiday. Let me know what you’re thankful for, too!