Gratitudes

Since I made a list of things I want or want to do, I thought I should make a list of things I have or have done. So here are my early thoughts.

1. I have two healthy, happy children.
2. I have a helpful, loving, supportive husband.
3. I have a decent public education.
4. I have flexible work that I can do during naps, at night and on weekends (in addition to my part-time work-week schedule).
5. I have been to England, Scotland, Belgium, Germany, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Canada.
6. I have seen a shark (a very small one) while snorkeling.
7. I have hiked in a rain forest.
8. I have been to Alaska and Hawaii.
9. I have been to Miami, Key West, San Francisco, New Orleans, Denver, Austin, Baltimore, Atlanta, Portland, Houston, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Las Vegas and several other U.S. cities.
10. I have been to Disney World several times (and once I stayed at the Polynesian with my high-school friend Lauren).
11. I have been on a cruise to the Bahamas.
12. I have been to Puerto Rico.
13. I have run a marathon.
14. I have been to a rave (once is enough).
15. I have been to Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Mariners, Sonics and Brewers games.
16. I have met one celebrity--Kelly McGillis
17. I can knit simple things.
18. I have won an award for writing.
19. I can see the lake from my living room 8 months of the year (it's frozen for about 5 of them).
20. I have been to the San Juan islands twice, once just with Matt and once with my family for a magical Thanksgiving.
21. My family loves and tolerates me.
22. I don't have any fillings.
23. I've managed to stay in touch with some friends even after I've moved away or they've moved away.
24. I've never broken a bone, had major surgery or a need for long-term medication.
25. I have been in two weddings besides my own.
26. I am a Godmother to Sam.
27. I have a lovable if naughty dog.
28. I have lived in Washington, D.C. and Seattle, Washington.

I'll keep adding to the list. Feel free to make suggestions.