I had me a chegg-nog. I’m not sure if that is the correct spelling (or even if there is a correct spelling). It’s a deliciously awesome blend of chai and egg nog. In other words, chai + egg nog = one happy me. That’s the kind of math I like.

Why?

Because it’s Monday and I survived. Because I didn’t trip over my shoelaces and injure myself. Because I found out today that my temp assignment has been extended through the end of the year.

Sometimes when you can find no other reason, you just need to celebrate breathing in and breathing out. You need to celebrate being alive because life is a gift and your tomorrow is not guaranteed.

I read somewhere that if you want to change your perspective, find and write down three things you are thankful for. Do that for 21 days in a row and your outlook will be different.

So here are mine:

1) I am thankful for whoever decided to combine chai and egg nog.

2) I’m thankful to be able to serve at Room in the Inn and get my perspective challenged and changed by the homeless men I hang out with every Monday.

3) I’m thankful to be inside on a cold, windy, and rainy night.