This Thanksgiving I have so many things to be thankful for. While we all may think about things we are thankful for, I think every now and again to say it out loud helps you to realize how blessed your life really is despite any difficult circumstances you may be facing. So below is what I am thankful for…and then it’s your turn–post a comment and tell me what you are thankful for! 

1. Above all things, I am thankful to have the most beautiful and loving boys in the universe. There are times when this rock called “mom” feels like crumbling and my boys…or as I call them- my “boyfriends,” are always there to say something funny or make me feel good. People often make off the cuff comments about the fact that I have 4 kids–but let me tell you, I couldn’t imagine my life without them.  Gavin, Connor, Duncan and Brody I LOVE you so very much and I am thankful for you.

2. I am thankful to have a God who has given me incredible talents that sometimes I don’t even realize I have, but my friends, family and clients are always willing to point out.  I feel blessed to have all of the gifts that I have and to have a God I can turn to when things get tough.

3. I am thankful for a loving and supportive family, who are there with me through the highs and lows, love me unconditionally and never judge me…but that might be because I let them have their pick of the beauty products in my office…but I digress.

4. I am thankful to have the most incredible friends on the planet. They are funny, supportive, comforting, talented and best of all, they are willing to put me in my place when I need it.

5. I am thankful to live in a beautiful house, have a car that still runs (although barely!) and live in the beautiful surroundings of Northeast PA. I often joke about living in the boonies, but by golly I love where I live.

6. I am thankful to have social media clients who believe in me and my abilities.  Without you I would not be able to provide for my children and I am eternally grateful to you for allowing me the ability of working from home while providing you with the services you need.

7. I am thankful for being able to see the good in all things. I call it “Silver Lining Syndrome” (I like to make up words and phrases!) I really think the only way I have been able to get through this crazy life of mine is having the ability to say, “What good came out of this?” and “What did I learn?” See the good in all circumstances, it will help add positivity even when you didn’t think it could possibly exist.

8. I am thankful for a good sense of humor. If you know me for real, you know that I cannot go 5 minutes without making a joke or inserting my sarcastic humor somewhere. You have to laugh because laughter really is the key to a happy and healthy state of mind. It is feel-good medicine that I cannot be without and I only surround myself with people who are the same way.

9.  I am thankful for all of the opportunities this blog has given me over the last 4+ years. I landed an awesome job, I began freelance writing for magazines and newspapers, I’ve gotten write ups in beauty mags and blogs, I’ve been a guest speaker at various beauty trade shows, I became a social media consultant, I’ve been asked to do webinars and tele-seminars…the list goes on and on. Amazing beyond words and makes me cry when I think about it.

10. Finally, I am thankful to all of YOU. My loyal readers who come back to the blog with every new post to hear what I have to say. Readers who post comments. Readers who interact with me on the Facebook fan page and @agirlsgottaspa on Twitter. Readers who have eventually become friends. I love you.