Monday 20 August 2012

Thirty things I’m thankful for


1. The taxes I pay because it means that I am employed.
2. The weekends because it means that I’m doing something completely pointless.
3. The accessible art because it means that there is a place to run away without leaving home.
4. The earplugs because it means I can switch the other world off.
5. The clothes that fit a little too snug because it means that I have enough to eat.
6.  My shadow that watches me walking fast because it means that I am out in the sunshine.
7.  A room that I mess up now and then, windows that have to be washed and a shower to stand beneath because it means that I have a house.
8.  The guys who think twice before any nonsense because it means that I don’t come easy.
9.  The eyes that don’t sleep but dreams because it means that every night is a goodnight.
10. Not being to the jail because it means that I sin differently than everyone else.
11. All the complaints I hear about our government because it means we have the freedom of speech.
12. The people being nice to me because it means I’m in this world doing something good.
13. Random creative sights on the roadside because it means that I am not fit for the driving seat.
14. A huge pile of laundry and ironing because it means my loved ones are nearby.
15. The holy thread around my neck because it means that I am a negative atheist.
16. The tears that slide from the corners of the eyes because it means that I can laugh whole-heartedly.
17. The spot I find at the far end of the stairs up to the metro platform because that means I’m capable of walking.
18. The silent ogling of the men because it means that women are fearless in the city.
19. My sibling who acts rebellious because it means that I am a mature adult.
20. Dirty mind because it means that I’m imaginative.
21. The cancelled plans that make me excited because it means I don’t have to cook up a lame excuse.
22. The last few minutes of a deadline because it means I’m most productive.
23. The bad scores in mathematics problems and zero theorems knowledge because it means that I have always been a right brained person.
24. The unsociable frame of mind because it means I enjoy the company of the person I’m alone with.
25. Doing what needs to be, even when I didn’t want to because it means that I’m disciplined.
26. Indifferent attitude of people because it means that it is none of my business.
27. Struggled childhood because it means that I have a better adulthood with a capable future.
28. The rich snotty and bloated chic at my workplace who never shuts the hell up because it means that I can hear.
29. The morning alarm that goes off in the morning hours because it means that I’m alive.
30. Having not many boring moments because it means that the fact that I’m alive is amazing.






  
       Holy Spirit
      Ce’st ma vie and I am thankful for it. Whether I am pushed or pulled, drained or fueled, loved or left,
      helped or hurt it is a part of my growth and no kidding. There’s always, always, always something to be thankful for. Forgive me if I don’t love it enough.





4 comments:

  1. Awesome!!
    I m also thankful to you for reminding me that there are a plenty of reasons to love to live the life. Life is so beautiful... once again I love my life!!

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  2. Thank You Auro Da... Your time and consideration is more than enough.

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  3. Really interesting and thought provoking piece of writing. a few simple things which we never feel like appreciating, yet they are some of the most inspiring blessings that make life beautiful and worth living with a smile!

    And i must say,everytime i come across to this 'Writer You'..cann't stop myself from thinking 'wooowww..she's one great piece of creative observer'love you baby..

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  4. thank you so much upasana.Creative observer is a great title. Though i dont get enough time to write much but i would ask you to keep checking out this once in a while. I would try to deliver some goodness like this. and your comment means a lot. like really. TY!!


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