I'm not going to lie, this has been a difficult year. I'm anxious for 2014 to start, hopeful the new year won't be quite so heart smashing. But despite the trials, there's still plenty to be thankful for.
- My husband. The best man in the world.
- My parents. Supportive. Loving. Funny.
- My husband's family. I couldn't have asked for better in-laws and nephews.
- My friends. A wide variety of personalities and interests. I love them all.
- My book deal with Bloomsbury. If it weren't for this amazing dream come true, I feel it's likely I'd be wallowing around in a black hole of sadness. This has been a bright spot that brings a smile to my face every day. And I'm so thankful for that.
- My agent, Marietta Zacker. She's so great, y'all. I can't even believe I get to work with such a talented and kind person who also gets my stories.
- My editor, Caroline Abbey. Smart, sweet, similar interests. Couldn't have hand picked a better editor for my debut experience.
- The Class of 2k14. I'm learning so much, and it's brought me a new close friend.
- My boxers, Duke and Mylie. The personalities on these two! We're laughing every day.
- My tastebuds. I'll be especially thankful these work on Thursday when I'm eating pumpkin crunch cake.
- Books, and that people are still buying/reading them.
- Television shows.
- Movies.
- Music.
- Hair dye.
- Tap shoes.
- Scarves.
- Airplanes that allow me to visit far away lands.
- Digital cameras, Photoshop, and that I sort of know how to use both of them.
- Running water.
- Corrective eyewear.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
