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8 Things I'm Thankful for

We're in November now and I love this time of year!  Thanksgiving Day is a special holiday in itself because it is a time to reflect on what is important to you and the things you are most thankful for.

I've decided to share my eight wonderful things that I'm super thankful for from 2016:

1. I'm thankful for my family. They are the pillars of my life that hold me steady.  

2. I'm thankful for my friends.  I learned who my real friends are and I'm very happy to know that I have a small but strong group of support. 

3. I'm thankful for music. It makes my daily activities more enjoyable when I listen to good music.  It gets me in a good mood. 

4. I'm thankful for my health and ability to move. I'm focusing on getting stronger and healthier this year and I hope to continue to improve my health and well-being.

5. I'm thankful for funny movies and comedic relief.  It's good to know that there are funny movies out there that can help you escape the tough times.  I know one movie this year that had me LMAO was Bad Moms starring Mila Kunis and Kristen Bell.  It's hilarious! 

6. I'm thankful for new opportunities.  I have ventured into a new side business which I hope to expand and grow within a five-year span or less. 

7. I'm thankful for peaceful and quiet moments where I can still quietly and reflect on the things I want and need in my life. 

8. I'm thankful for being able to have each day as an opportunity to do good and be well in my life. 



The older I get, the more I believe in the importance of maintaining, developing, and creating new relationships with people and I'm losing that desire to hold material things. I think that's why on this Black Friday, I'm deciding to stay home and be with my family instead of dealing with the crowds. And most importantly, I want to thank you... for reading my blog. I hope that in some ways it helps you reflect on your own life and you can see a new change within you.

I hope you have a wonderful day. And as always, thanks for reading my post. 

With gratitude,
Mayra :) 

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