It’s not Thanksgiving, but that doesn’t mean I can’t give some thought to all the things I’m thankful for these days.

I’m thankful for kids that are too big to fit down the laundry chute.

I’m grateful that the little one who I worry COULD possibly fit down there played at the downstairs laundry chute location that is three feet off the floor.

I’d like to give thanks for salad and what a portable meal it can be. Thank you Gladware for making lunch possible at my new home away from home, while taking a little unpacking break before heading home to get ready for an evening out.

I’m appreciative for holiday office parties that give me the night off from having to figure out what I’m going to make for dinner.

I’m especially thankful for small companies and trendy young business owners who do a great job of throwing parties at crazy art galleries.

I’m also grateful for open bar and more specifically, white wine.

Mama could really use a drink. It’s been a long week.

I’d like to give thanks for grazing stations full of dishes for omnivores and herbivores alike.

I am grateful for art gallery tours and the opportunity to do a little snickering over awkward art.

Today I am the most grateful for the best nights sleep I’ve had in well over a week, as well the abundance of time and energy available for a run this morning.

I’d like to give a BIG THANKS and shout out to my memory for remembering everything I learned from winter running last year. Thank you, Brain, for not making me spend the whole winter getting it figured out again this year.

Two layers YO! One layer on the bottom to wick away moisture and sweat, a lighter layer on top to keep some heat in and some cold air out.

Keep your iPod toasty warm by wearing it inside your coat.

And don’t forget that even if it’s 20 degrees outside…

dry pavement is the biggest factor in what it takes to have an enjoyable its-almost-winter morning run.

Thank you Running for the healthy dose of feel good hormones and allowing me to get totally lost in my thoughts for a full 35 minutes and 21 seconds.

I’m also thankful we’re out of coffee because it meant the man of the house would make juice instead of a pot of caffeine.

And lastly, I’m thankful for juice delivery services that allow me to get upstairs and sit at my desk while I get caught up on my virtual life.

When I asked him what was in it, he said “Everything”. From the looks and tastes of it (and from what I observed going into the juicer as I stood there taking pictures) it would be Tomato Carrot Beet Garlic Ginger Juice this morning – and it was awesome.

Have you put garlic in your juicer yet? Get on it! You can thank me later.