Give Thanks!

Hey, hey!  I know I?ve been absent for the past week or so.  The truth is.  I?m stressed!

It?s no secret that I?ve had a rough couple of week as I?ve alluded to my distress a few times in previous posts:

Crummy Days

Sometimes?

Sometimes? The Sequel

Why am I stressed? You ask.                 

Well, remember how I just graduated?  With graduate school and my internship complete (as of Friday), I need a job!  And let?s just say?job hunting is getting the best of me.

I am overwhelmed with applications, interviews, phone calls, traveling, and the most dreaded thing of all?wait.

All of this has taken quite a toll.  Let?s just say, I certainly haven?t felt like myself.  (Something must be wrong if my body doesn?t feel like exercising or eating!)

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Ok, enough lamenting for one post!  Honestly, I have many blessings in my life to be happy about.  The key is to remember them under times of great stress.

So, I?m taking a cue from Diana and dedicating tonight?s blog to some of many things I am thankful for.

5 Things I?m Thankful For

1) Stephen

Stephen is my buddy!  Although he doesn?t necessarily share my passion, he puts up with my health nut tendencies and is even willing to be featured on my blog from time to time.  He?s a good boyfriend.  

Curious about how we met?  Read The Stephen Post.

2. My Education

Receiving my MA+ degree took much time and effort.  But I am proud of my accomplishments.  And thankfully I?ve chosen a specialty that is still somewhat in demand, despite the slow economy.

3. My Family

I?m thankful for my sissy and her beautiful family.  What would and auntie do without a niece and nephew?

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And of course, I am grateful for two wonderful and healthy parents.  (Excuse the picture.  This is me before junior prom.  It?s the only photo of my dad I could find on this computer.)

4. Irvin and Beatrice

Duh.  You all knew I couldn?t forget to mention my fondness for my furry fam. 

5. My Health

I have been a lifelong exerciser and never once have I suffered a serious injury.  I?m blessed with a strong body that can do things like run marathons and participate in fitness expos. 

Speaking of exercise, guess what class I will be participating in tomorrow? 

If you guessed Body Attack, then you would be correct!  I can?t wait.  It?s been too long!

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Sorry for the hiatus, friends.  But never fear?LHP is back in business!

Bloggers: Do you ever need a break from blogging to de-stress?

Readers: Do you ever need to take a break from blog reading?

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