(1) I'm grateful for pickles. Dill, sweet, gherkins, cornichons. Amazing. The only person on the planet that I know that loves them as much as me is my cousin Danielle.
(2) I'm grateful for ketchup. This one pairs up with my pickle gratefulness. I've recently taken to dipping pickles in ketchup. Before you groan and say gross: if you've eaten a hamburger with ketchup and pickles, you know it's good. I'm just skipping the burger.
(3) I'm grateful for for the grumpy lady that I pass every morning on my run. She has given me another goal in the morning: I now am making it my mission to make her smile. So far I've just tried big smiles. So far it's not working, so I may have to start doing something goofy. I will make her smile.
(4) I'm grateful for the Kentucky Derby. I haven't ever been, but it's one of my dreams. One day I'm going to find a big gorgeous hat and sip mint juleps while watching the horses run. Can't wait.
(5) I'm grateful for Oompa Loompas. Seriously one of the best characters of all time. My life would be vastly improved if I could just have an Oompa Loompa come live with me. Who wouldn't want a happy orange friend that loves to make up songs that include important life lessons, is extremely industrious and lives mostly on chocolate. I've got another puzzle for you.
(6) I'm grateful for Willy Wonka. Again, what a character. The purple suits, the songs, the backwards words and the passion for chocolate. Gene Wilder trumps Johnny Depp, but I'd watch either any day of the week and the Roald Dahl books are amazing as well.
(7) I'm grateful for the complexity of human beings. While there are a few that are truly evil or truly good, most are a really fun mix of both and the messiness of that mix really makes life super challenging and super fun.
(8) I'm grateful for celery with peanut butter. I can't wait to make one for MIS some day.
(9) I'm grateful for St. Patty's Day. I have really fond memories of celebrating when we lived in Chicago. Scott & his friends created a solid pub crawl. I like holidays that seem to be centered around adult beverages. Good times.
(10) I'm grateful for the first day in the spring when the temperature if above 70 degrees. It feels like a really joyful present. I know it's been a mild winter, but I still can't wait for that day.
Until day #16, cheers.
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