THANKFULLY THANKFUL [ENDLESSLY]

It's very hard to be away from my Mom and dog on Thanksgiving, considering they are 2 of the most wonderful and beautiful things in my entire life and therefore, I am most thankful for them.  There are no words to fully be able to explain the love I have for my Mother.  Although we had our fair share of ups and downs over the years, she has become not only the best Mother (and basically Father) than anyone could ever ask for but she is my best friend, my therapist, my inspiration, my idol, my hero, my rock and so much more.  I would have floated away long ago if it weren't for her constant love, admiration and advice.  She is the most precious thing to me and I would be absolutely nothing without her.  She fought for me, she made me happen and I am so thankful that she exists and was able to bring me into this world.  Without being brought into this world, I would not be able to have experienced all the amazing things that I have in my life so far.  Even if I said "thank you" to her everyday (which I do, for various reasons), I will never be able to say it as much as I mean it.  There are also so many things that I am thankful for and I don't need one day to think about them and honor them - I count my lucky stars every moment that I am alive and I will continue to do so until there is no life left in me.

Here are the things that I am so very thankful for that it brings tears to my eyes:

- Joanne Price
- Taco Love
- My lovely, beautiful and kind best friends (you know who you are)
- My boyfriend, who somehow puts up with me through all my bullshit
- My Sister and the ridiculously smart, gorgeous, creative and talented nieces that she has gifted me with. They are the absolute lights of my life.
- My Grandpa and Grandma that I, unfortunately, do not get to see anymore but are always in my heart.
- My Dad, who I can't thank for much except his role in giving me life.  And for teaching me to not give a fuck. It's better than he left or else I wouldn't who I am now.
- All of the music that makes my heart drop and my skin bump. [SHOUT OUT TO HIP HOP]
- All of the writers that have touched my soul and over the years, molded me into an intelligent and sensitive human being (perhaps a bit cynical as well.)
- All of the good health and fortune that I have found over the years.
- My boss and my 2 coworkers who not only make work worth going to but make it one of my favorite places to be.  I've learned so much from them all and I hope to continue to.
- All 4 of the kitties that I've ever had, even though only 1 remains.

Now for some of the less sentimental but wonderfully delightful things that I am thankful for in this life:

- Marijuana
- Hello Kitty
- the Los Angeles Lakers
- the entire city of Los Angeles
- the entire state of Oregon
- Bud Light
- Whiskey
- FOOD [especially Mexican, burgers and sushi]
- tattoos and the wonderful artists I have met over the years
- my iPhone/iPad
- the beach, the oceans, the mountains, the rivers, lakes, trees, flowers and every natural piece of this earth that we are lucky to witness, let alone enjoy
- cute animal pictures/videos
- stuffed animals of all shapes and sizes
- shopping/clothing/shoes/UGG BOOTS (fuck you)
- Chanel
- Rob Zombie movies
- TV SHOWS!!!!!!!
- Jax from Sons of Anarchy

Who am I kidding? I could go on and on forever about the shit I love.  Just like I can about the shit I hate ;)

BE THANKFUL FOR EVERY MINUTE. GOOD AND BAD. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER TO TELL THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE, HOW MUCH YOU DO, EVERY CHANCE YOU GET. YOU NEVER, EVER KNOW WHEN YOU'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO AGAIN.  AND THAT THOUGHT ALONE, BREAKS HEARTS ALL OVER THE WORLD.