How good it really is

I’ve been feeling so down lately. Dory from Nemo keeps popping into my head saying what’s the matter mister grumpy gills? So instead of continuing to pout, I want to take a moment and remind myself how awesome and grateful I am for my incredibly blessed life.

 

As much as I might grumble about being a cow, I know I’m not. My body is athletic and extremely strong. It allows me to run every day. From the ages of 13-16 I was severely anemic. The simple act of walking up stairs, let alone 3 hours of basketball practice a day, would destroy my body. My legs felt like lead and would sometimes refuse to move. I am so forever grateful for my mobility and the power to use my legs daily. Thank you body and legs.

I may feel ignored, defeated and worthless at work but that doesn’t mean I am any of those things. I have the best group of friends who constantly make me laugh and enjoy the simple things in life—like a mac ‘n cheeseburger. Thank you guys. My best friend Mallory is one of the greatest people I have ever met. She’s so strong and responsible. Every time I see her I just want to shake everyone and say “do you see how incredible that girl is?” Thank you Mallory. My family is constantly supporting me whether it is listening to another god-awful character I’m working on or coming to see me perform. They want what’s best for me and I couldn’t be more thankful for them. Thank you crazy and amazing family. Above all, my boyfriend John is what every girl hopes to find. John is the personification of love and support, of laughter and romance, of hope and forever. Thank you thank you thank you John.

I am so grateful for the opportunities I’ve had performing and working at Laugh Out Loud Theater. I am so fortunate to be in the position I am and to have the skills that I do. I can’t be thankful enough for my love of reading and storytelling; a love that gives me a purpose in this beautiful mess.

What I’m really thankful for is time. Time to get my shit together. Time to laugh and play. Time to make mistakes and never do them again. Time to love and be loved. Time to go out into the unknown and make a life for myself with the people I want. Time to find me. But mainly, time to enjoy every thing I have.

"if you want an extraordinary life, you must have equally extraordinary routines and rituals." [Tiny Buddha:Create better days with empowering routines and loving rituals]