20 Things I Am Thankful For (Dec. 4th, 09)

Here, I write reasons for me to hope for a better tomorrow in my life. It's also a way, for me, to thank God for whatever fact there is.
This is a recurring topic. I find 20 things to be thankful for.

I am thankful for:

1. The fact that I don't have to hold myself anymore while interacting. It was a major constraint in my life to do something that people would not identify as uncalled for.
2. Making the difference between selfishness and taking care of oneself. It allows you to live your own life while aiding other people live theirs.
   
3. Being able to think. Just that. It gives me the ability to progress.
4. Being able to carry my own torch, regardless of people's thoughts.
5. Being able to distinguish the difference between an ara and a swan. Blind people can't do that.
6. Being able to dream and still keep on dreaming like there's no tomorrow.
7. Being able to walk and, even, to try to find a good pair of shoes that fits! Man, some people just have no feet...
8. The fact that God made me exist. I could have been nothingness, but I am human after all.
   
9. The fact that nobody is expecting me to achieve my destiny or supporting me towards that direction. It will only make it sweeter when I reach that point of my life when I say: "I'm successful."
10. Going through trials by fire since the age of... Well, my existence is a trial by fire. It makes me stronger, yet weaker. Steady, yet fragile. Tough, yet emotionally hypersensitive.
11. Having the possibility to lead my very own life and draw my own path. Now ain't that a great thing?
12. Having no ideals to look up to. I look up to what I can potentially be if I keep on working my ass off and that is enough.
    
13. Being able to say that this strange song is the song of the day - Some people in the world would consider that a futile thing to do, simply because of the (hard) living conditions:
    
    The Prodigy - Take Me To The Hospital (Subfocus Remix)
    
14. Being able to step back from turmoil, thus pulling myself out of it. You gain the ability to assess yourself.
    
15. Feeling blank! Better than sadness. Somewhat, when you get accustomed to sadness, when that one is away, you really feel relieved.
16. Going through poverty. It helps you live off the minimum while doing a maximum. If I ever go bankrupt, I know how to stand back.
    
17. Being able to breathe normally and to exercise, as well as know the sensations of it. Some people just can't afford that.
    
18. Having people to rely on in times of crisis. You only know your true friends when going through all of that.
19. Having clothes to put on myself and to shield me from the cold... and having spare on top of that!
    
20. Being able to turn on the light during night without having to light a fire beforehand or spending any more effort than a finger pressure. The people of Old would have been most envious.
    

20 Things I Am Thankful For (Nov. 26th, 09)

Here, I write reasons for me to hope for a better tomorrow in my life. It's also a way, for me, to thank God for whatever fact there is.
This is a recurring topic. I find 20 things to be thankful for.

I am thankful for:

1. The fact that God let me the opportunity to live one more day, giving me the ability to dream and hope. I can, at least, act towards my goals, redefine objectives and move towards the dream.
   
2. The memories I have from childhood, be them good or bad. They built me and destroyed me, but let me know where I belong to.
3. The fact that miracles exist. It gives me the hope of having, someday, a big miracle in my life.
4. The fact that I can see God's artwork in the sky, and those beautiful shades he makes right in front of our eyes. I can see a lake reflecting all the lights around, spontaneously designing the best artwork of the minute. All of that, without paying anything for it.
5. The fact that I can taste all the food and even favor one meal over another. This is a great luxury, to be able to choose what you eat according to your taste.
6. The fact that I can hear this beautiful track.
   UNKLE - The Piano Echoes
7. The fact that I can touch the keys on my keyboard, knowing for sure that I am typing.
8. The fact that I can smell the odour of jasminn lay back and feel at ease, all of a sudden.
   
9. The fact that I can write in an innate manner, using an understandable language. Cave men would be envious.
10. The fact that I can be called a cook by simply knowing a recipe.
11. The fact that people around me radiate with hope, that they are looking forward to something in their life.
12. The fact that I can rest, by sleeping.
13. The fact that I can do physical activities, because God decided not to make my bones go "snap" or any other misfortune.
14. The fact that I can breathe. The refreshening feeling it brings to my lungs.
15. Being able to speak about my dreams; just being able to dream. Also, of being able to beg God to make my dreams true, while moving towards that direction.
16. The existence of sillyness, which can heal even the deepest wounds.
17. Having met an old lady who asked me the right questions, at the right time.
    
18. The fact that I can daydream; at peace, on top of that. A mind is a great thing to have.
19. Having met a lost lady acquaintance of mine yesterday. The talk was heartwarming. I am also thankful for asking her number despite showing obvious signs of shyness.
20. The fact that I can type these words. I have a computer for that, and some readers who would take a look at it.