Everyday is a day of Thanksgiving

I am one of those people who say "Happy Turkey Day". Cynical? Yes. Ungrateful? No.

My list of gratefulness is long. Though I struggle with the celebration that is Thanksgiving Day. (And this is why.)  Anyway. On a positive note...here is my GRATEFUL List on today:

• God. I'm grateful that we have a good relationship on good terms...though we sometimes appear distant to the untrained eye. We talk daily, though sometimes there is struggle. I'm working on my control issues. :) (He keeps me stable.)
• Myself. Yes, you may question why I put myself second on the list...But I am grateful for my life for many reasons. Putting myself first has been one of my struggles. So yeah. Me first, right after God. :)
• Family.  And I'm not just talking about folks related to me by blood. I have a mama and a daddy. Siblings and nieces and nephews. Cousins and god children. And amazing friends. I am grateful for having a family I was born into as well as one that chose me and I chose. Love doesn't form through DNA, it forms through RELATIONSHIP. 
• Love.  I am loved and I give love. 
• Change. Sometimes things just have to shake up in order for you to grow. So I am grateful for the many changes in my life. 
• Hand me downs. May seem weird...but I am grateful for hand me downs. They connect you to people. My mama has this blue dress that my grandma (her mother-in-law) gave to her. There is a blue dress that I once wore that my mama will give to my niece. My grandmas taught me how to make sweet potato pies. They are no longer with me. But I do have their hand me down recipes. 

Pumpkin Pie

Sweet potato pie

• Laughter: If you really knew me, you'd know I am a clown. I crack jokes and laugh about crazy stuff. Laughter makes you live better.
• Creativity: I've given in to my creative side and try not to let my serious side drown it out. Check out my new style blog www.ybbgstyle.com. 
• Sports: What? I cannot help it. I'm competitive...so yeah...it is what it is :)

What are you grateful for? 


Follow @YBBG_Blog on Twitter and use hashtag #YBBGTopic for more interesting discussions. 
Check out YBBG on Facebook.