Thankful Today

This week has been a busy one - lots of new projects, Donte's birthday, an interview in Richmond, Va., etc., etc.! So I thought this was the perfect time to stop, take a deep breath, and give thanks.

I'm thankful for my husband, Donte, who just turned the ripe ol' age of 27 (I've robbed the cradle!).

I'm thankful for the nice man at Mr. Tire who gave me a discount on my tires this past weekend.

I'm thankful for the roof over my head and food in my fridge during a time when so many people are struggling financially.

I'm thankful for my daughter's "A" on her math test this week! (Go Riss!)

I'm thankful that just when one door closes, God opens another.

Have a great weekend. Remember to take stock of all the things you can be thankful for in life. It feels good. I promise.

Nicole

Grateful in San Fran

I arrived safely in San Francisco this afternoon (technically this evening, my time) for the Women in Leadership Summit. It's a bit foggy, damp, and chilly - not what I expected - but I've enjoyed the Starbucks and Whole Foods run we made and our good friend, Erica, is preparing a yummy pork loin dinner.

During the flight, I read an article in Real Simple Magazine about keeping a "grateful diary." Every day you write down what you're thankful for and supposedly you'll see the effects - improved self-esteem, better relationships, gaining perspective on your life. This made absolute sense to me. When I say my prayers at night, I feel better after thanking God for all of the things He has done for me throughout the day. So I'm toying with the idea of doing that in this blog each week.

Starting today.

I"m thankful for arriving safely in San Fran. Thank God!

I'm thankful for our new President!

I'm thankful for my good friend, Kendria, who is always so supportive of my work and everything in my life. She has traveled with me to San Fran, and I really think she'd travel to the ends of the earth!

I'm thankful for my daughter, Nerissa (who I'm missing terribly).

I'm thankful for having a business that allows me to write, travel, and meet new people.

I'm thankful for the Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate from Starbucks. :)

I feel better already!

Nicole