Top 10 Things I am Most Thankful for in 2010
(tie) 1) Family and Friends. No brainer. Sorry if I'm boring you by putting them at the top of every list I make, but how could I not? We're blessed with such wonderful people in our lives, and they deserve every bit of recognition that I can give them. You help make both of us the people that we are.
(tie) 1) My husband. I couldn't ask for a better person to spend the rest of my life with. This has been a huge year for us, and I know it's only going to get even better. You're always there for me when I'm having a tough day and can always put a smile on my face.
3) Our Dream Wedding. It is, and probably will forever be, the best (and most fun) day of our lives. We had 160 of our nearest and dearest all in the same room to celebrate us. What more could you ask for? Everything worked out flawlessly (ok, I'm sure there were a little bumps throughout the day... but obviously they weren't a big deal since I don't even remember them 6 months later!) Everyone had such a blast and it turned out just the way we were hoping it to. I'm even more thankful to our parents, because if it wasn't for them, it would have never happened.
4) Hockey. Sure, it's a love-hate relationship, but there's no denying that it has brought great things to our lives. First, it provides an income for us. And how many other people get to move to Europe in their twenties? There are definitely perks that come with the life. On top of it all, my husband gets to wake up every morning knowing that he's going to a job that he loves. Doesn't get much better than that. As a friend of mine quotes on her facebook profile "Find a job that you love, and you'll never have to work a day in your life."
5) Other Hockey Wives. Whether it's ones I know personally or not, these ladies make me feel a lot less alone in this crazy little world that we live in. From advice to sharing stories, support to making new friends, I don't know what I'd do without them! So few people understand our lives, so it's important to be able to connect with one another and have people to talk to who "get it".
7) Money. But not in the sense that you're thinking of. I am thankful that we have a steady income to support ourselves and pay the bills. It seems like a simple thing, but so many people don't even have that. The security that it provides makes day to day life a lot easier (which, I know, is where the irony comes in, since many say that money only complicates things)
8) Maddie. She probably knows me better than anyone else, even my hubby. She hears all my secrets and see how I act when nobody is watching. She nurses me when I'm sick, sleeps on my feet when they're cold, and listens to me when I need someone to talk to. No one else gets so excited every time I walk in the door and makes me feel as important as she does.
9) Finland. I feel so blessed to have been given the opportunity to live in this beautiful country. I learn something new about it every day, and it has been a wonderful place to live. Almost every person I have come into contact with has been welcoming and helpful. The team has been wonderful to us, and I have only good things to say about our stay here so far!
Also: I added a "my story" page at the top. For those of you interested in reading, you can also find it here.
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4 days until Christmas!
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