Being Thankful

Theme Statement: I need to take a little more time to be thankful in life.

I’m a little bummed out right now. I committed my time to too many projects and people this week and now I’m finding myself working all hours of the day and night to fulfill these promises. I’m both mentally and physically exhausted and I’m fully aware that I’m the only person to blame for it. But who am I to be complaining right now? I’m the one who put myself in this situation. I’m the only person who can be held accountable for my lack of time and attention management this week that lead to this.

This is, however, making me think. What do I have to complain about? I’m alive today. I’m in relatively good health, minus the lack of sleep that I’ve brought upon myself. So what am I doing writing this right now instead of getting the work done? Good question. I suppose I’m trying to clear my mind here. I’m taking some time to get things out of my head and into the real world.

I think the best way to get out of this slump right now is to make a little list of things I’m thankful for. This website was made so I could write whatever I want, so that’s what I’m going to do right now.

A few things I’m thankful for:

1. My parents. My parents are awesome. They crack me up. My dad constantly sends me ideas for apps and/or websites that are actually pretty cool ideas sometimes, I just don’t have the resources (usually time, sometimes knowledge/skill) to build them. My mom is hilarious. She will call me and tell me funny stories about my cat, cupcake and how she is beating up my sister’s cat, Bellatrix, and she can’t even get through the story without laughing at it. I think I got that trait from her. We think we are funnier than we actually are. But that’s okay, because life is way too serious all the time. Thanks, mom and dad. You guys are awesome.
2. Good people. Yes, my parents are good people, but this is about good people in general. I have met a lot of new friends recently, and fortunately most of them have been just all-around good human beings. Whether it be quality conversation, encouragement to continue a project I talk about, or just pleasant company, I’m thankful for you, good people.
3. Life. I know I talk about this in my article about my bathroom mirror index cards, but I forgot to read them this morning because I was up at 5:30 for a photo shoot. So this is my reminder. If there is one single reason to not get stressed about these deadlines I’ve put in front of myself it’s because I’m alive right now. Stressing out about the stuff I need to do is definitely not going to help me live longer, so stop being a bitch, Ian, you’re alive.
4. Technology. I’m attached to my phone in what is most likely an unhealthy way. It allows me to stay connected to my parents who live in Ohio, the good people I’ve encountered recently, and it let’s me know whether I should take the 408 expressway instead of I-4 when I’m leaving a photo shoot in Windermere. Thanks, technologists. Everybody who is/was involved in creating the technology I use, you da real MVP.
5. My “job.” Why am I complaining about “work?” I create my own schedule for the most part, I meet some incredible people, and I get to see some of the most incredible homes in the country (maybe in the world). I love what I do and my clients are all awesome. Thank you, clients, for making my “job” enjoyable and giving me the opportunities you all have. I love you all.

I think that’s good. I feel better now. I’m going to go get some of that work done now. This was productive.

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