"...you need a little bit of levity"- Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska
I am thankful that Facebook doesn’t have a GPS locator application linked to my cell phone. Last thing I want to do is have to explain my reasons for visiting Condom World during work hours.
I am thankful that my entire family immigrated to New York City just in time for me to not be able to afford a round trip ticket to the Dominican Republic. Thankfully a visit to the country’s second capital, Washington Heights, is only $2.
I am thankful that Netflix delivered the next 3 movies in my queue. I honestly am not in the mood for Christmas-themed TV viewing tomorrow. Bring on Hellboy 2!
I am thankful that I got the LCD TV and notebook PC I needed last Black Friday because this year’s bargains are not inspiring me to spend money I really don’t have.
I am thankful that I didn’t kick to the curb a cat I rescued from the street last month. Yeah, she drools when she purrs, eats as much as a two year-old, and looks like a poor man’s version of Garfield but she is providing daily humor at home.
I am thankful that gas prices are low enough that I can get more gas than I’ll ever need in Harlem. My challenge is how many times will I get to move the car from one side of the street to the other until the gas light comes on. I’m shooting for Christmas.
I am thankful that UptownFlavor’s editor still keeps me updated about what’s going on in Harlem. Embarrassingly enough I’ve been writing on this blog for a while and I still don’t know one quarter of what’s happening around me. Thanks, D.
While the tradition of a day of thanks to spend with the family is a noble one please don’t forget to thank the people around you the other 364 days.
D. Bell
November 26, 2008
I’m thankful that this post gave me a much needed chuckle! Happy Thanksgiving!