can't sleep:(

this shouldn't come as a surprise, as i chugged down a starbucks latte in which i forgot to ask for decaf espresso. but i have to be at work in 5.5 hours and can't sleep.

on a happier note, tomorrow is thanksgiving day. a quick side story:

while tutoring last wednesday, one of my three students had an assignment to write a few things she shows thankfulness for having. Six years old, she looked to me to ask, "what am i thankful for?" I responded by quizzing her on what thankfulness actually is. "ummmm, i don't know..." was her answer, as usual. I proceeded to give her a few examples about what i am thankful for, and just as most first graders, her first choice was her family.

so in light of this, here are some things i am thankful for:

*a God and Savior who loves me, provides for me, and has a brilliant plan for me.

*a wonderful family, dysfunctional as it may be.

*a fabulous set of friends.

*politics and Fox News.

*the english language.

*a great education.

Perhaps this seems a bit like a first grade activity, but if i don't recognize these things, i'm certain to disregard them in all aspects of life. It's important to realize what you're thankful for.

in fact, i'm thankful for this time of unrest. without it, i wouldn't have an 11th blog post! :)