Day 240

Today I'm thankful that Megan and I made it through a busy day without having to stay too late after work. I'm also super thankful that John and I didn't have any plans tonight!

Day 239

Today I'm thankful for yoga. (I think I'm thankful for yoga every Wednesday.) I always feel so much more relaxed afterwards. It was definitely needed tonight!

Day 238

Today I'm thankful I had one of those "I love my job" kind of days instead of the "I'm going to quit my job" kind of day I had yesterday. Thank goodness!

Day 237

Today I'm thankful for my scholars and my husband. I had a rough day at work but working with my scholars on their college applications directly after work helped diffuse my frustration. Then, when I got home, John made supper and let me vent a little more.

It's like SmartBrief is speaking directly to me.

"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”

~John D. Rockefeller, American industrialist (via SmartBrief) 

I think I know what the good is (my current job) but I'm not sure what the great is. I guess that's what makes it scary.

Day 236

Today I'm thankful I was able to sleep in this morning. It was wonderful to not have to wake up to my alarm clock.

Day 235

Today I'm thankful for an awesome cohort of Chicago Scholars and a great co-mentor. We had a very engaging workshop this morning, one of the best I've attended in my three years of involvement with the organization.

Day 234

Today I'm thankful that I have an awesome running buddy who wasn't the least bit upset that I overslept for our run this morning. She finally realized that I was almost 20 minutes late and had the doorman call me. I had actually woken up a few minutes before and tried to text and call her but she didn't have her phone. It was good to get a run in this morning even if it did mean getting up early (though not as early as I should have gotten up) on my day off.

Day 233

Today I'm thankful for a relatively slow day at work as far as patients were concerned so that I had time to do all the other stuff that was piling up on my to do list!

Day 232

Today I'm super thankful for yoga. I really needed it after work today!

Day 231

Today I'm thankful that Natallie and I got in a good 3 mile recovery run. I'm already starting to get stressed at work with the beginning of the new school year and really needed that run tonight!

Day 230*

Yesterday I was thankful for a relaxing evening in Millennium Park for the Broadway in Chicago summer concert with John. It was a little stressful at first as I arrived later than expected after my rapid pick up order at Panera was 30 minutes late and John had to come up to the gates to escort me in. But, once we found our picnic blanket and settled in, it was quite relaxing. Thanks, Broadway in Chicago. And thanks, John, for going over early and getting us a good spot!

Day 229

Today I'm thankful that Natallie and I had a successful 20 mile training run. The last few miles were tough but we did it!

Day 228

Today I'm thankful that I was able to have brunch with Jess, Vibha, and Anit before Jess leaves for New Zealand as part of her Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching grant. It was so good to see all three of you! Jess, I'm so proud of you and can't wait to hear all about your experience!

Day 227

Today I'm thankful it's Friday!

Day 226

Today I'm thankful for a random weekday off of work. It was so nice to workout with John, get the laundry done, and clean up the apartment a little.

Day 224 and 225*

Day 224 - I was thankful for an evening out with John's cousin Brigitte and John. They invited us as guests to the Chicago Architecture Foundation Burnham Society Annual Meeting aboard one of the river cruise boats. It was interesting to hear more about the work of the Chicago Architecture Foundation. We capped off the evening with dinner at Sweetwater.

Day 225 - I was thankful to be able to meet Tom, Linda, Ryan, and Chelsea Clark at the Brewers-Cubs game at Wrigley Field. The Brewers lost but we still had a great time!

Day 223

Today I'm thankful for a relatively easy Monday at work and a hot, sweaty 5 mile run with Natallie this evening.

Day 218-222*

Day 218 - I was thankful for yoga. It was an awesome class.

Day 219 - I was thankful for an evening without any plans.

Day 220 - I was thankful for a fun evening with my hubby at the Brewers game. The Brewers came back from a 3-2 deficit to win 9-3! It was one of the most exciting games I've ever been to!

Day 221 - I was thankful to celebrate our anniversary by celebrating the wedding of one of my closest cousins. It was great to see so many of my aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Spindler cousins and their families

Day 222 - I was thankful to be able to stop in and see Jamine, Brandon, and the boys, even if it was a quick visit.

Day 217

Today I'm thankful that Natallie and I ran together after over two weeks apart. It was good to have my running buddy back even if our run was shorter and slower than usual!