Thankful Thursday

1. Keeping in touch with people who knew you when you were young.

Recently, my former neighbor, Marcia, from when I was growing up, posted a picture of my childhood house on my Facebook page. WOW - what a treat! It was great to have my childhood friends comment on it with their favorite memories of those days - and also of my Dad. I forgot how good it feels to hear stories of him from people who knew him.

2. Memories of childhood that make you smile just thinking about them

I suppose this kind of relates to #1, but who cares. I have wonderful memories of my childhood - games, toys, camping, swimming, summer vacation, neighborhood games, etc. I really did have a pretty ideal childhood and I am very grateful to my parents for that. I loved being a kid and I find myself smiling and laughing while looking through pictures or a photo album of those days. The feeling is absolutely priceless.

3. Good TV shows that start their season when the other shows end theirs

Isn't is a sad time when all of your favorite shows are done for the season and they start playing reruns every week? Well, I have several shows that start their seasons at the opposite time of regular shows and that makes for new and fun summer TV watching! Examples: Ice Road Truckers, Kathy Griffin's 'My Life On The D-List', Deadliest Catch (not totally a summer show, but it's still going and it's mid-June!), etc.

4. When a friend stretches you out of your comfort zone......and you actually thank them for it!

You may hate them for it at the time, but most times, you will thank them later. This past weekend, my friend April convinced me to go to a Greek restaurant with her friends. I have tried Greek food twice before and didn't like it, so I obviously was skeptical about going again.....but I had the lamb cheeseburger (on pita bread) and it was fantastic! I know, I know - it was the LEAST Greek thing on the menu, but still. I have never had a lamb cheeseburger and I also tried some hummus and it was actually good (I have tried it before and didn't like it). Kudos to April for pushing me to give it one more try!

5. Cologne

I don't even know if this requires explanation! What woman DOESN'T like cologne?! It's just such an awesome smell and I think it chemically somehow makes a guy more attractive! I actually just bought some body wash from Bath & Body Works that is made for men because it smells like amazing cologne. I might smell like a guy now, but it is just too awesome not to enjoy!!