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27 Things

11/28/13 | holiday

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! As you may have noticed from my tweets and Instagram account I am in Florida spending this Thanksgiving “break” with my family. I  can not tell you how excited I was to leave cold, snowy New York City on Tuesday night and arrive somewhere where the high that day had been 82 degrees.

My original plan was to have each day of this week devoted to a thing I am thankful for but I quickly realized there are many more things than just. I tried to narrow it down to five or seven things but I kept thinking of more – and some of those did not necessarily deserve a full post.  Since 27 is my favorite number I have decided to list of twenty-seven many things that I am grateful for.  Some are deadly serious and some I was laughing while typing.  This Thanksgiving I am thankful for:

  1. My  parents – For being my rocks.  Thanks mom and dad.  
  2. My family – For being my closest kin in the world. 
  3. My friends – For being my companions in life.
  4. Kind strangers – For brightening up my days when I least expect it
  5. Georgetown – for providing a environment conducive to learning and growing. 
  6. My bed – For me to sleep comfortably every night. 
  7. Good Tweezers – For really making a difference. 
  8. Rainbows – For a beautiful sight to look forward to after rain. 
  9. New York Bagels – For giving me another reason to love my city. 
  10. Laughter – For serenading your life with joy
  11. Audio Books – For adding sanity to my commutes 
  12. My best friends – For being there for you whenever you need them
  13. Autopay – For helping me stay on-top of everything. 
  14. Mistakes – For helping you to improve and become better.
  15. Tears – For helping you express your deepest emotions.
  16. iPhone case – For saving my phone from all of its accidental trips to the floor. 
  17. Snow – For making winter even more beautiful
  18. Internet – For connecting you and me despite the physical space between us
  19. Cell phones – For making it easy to stay in touch with others
  20. Swimming – For teaching me that hard word and dedication really do pay off. 
  21. My mentors – For their dedication and for passing down knowledge to me. 
  22. Saltwater – For curing anything; sweat, tears, or the sea. 
  23. Social Media – For brings thousands of you here to my blog and it is also my job! 
  24. No Dress Code –  For allowing me to wear whatever I want to the office. 
  25. Dark Chocolate – For being so delicious. 
  26. New York City – For surprising me everyday.  
  27. Shoes – For … Just because. 
This special day I have to say though family tops the list and it always will.  I just saw the final product of our Christmas card yesterday and I am so excited to share that with you soon!
This Thanksgiving what are you thankful for?

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Comments

  1. Natalia says

    November 29, 2013 at 5:45 am

    Wonderful list! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! x

    http://fashionedbylove.blogspot.com

  2. Natalia says

    November 29, 2013 at 5:45 am

    Wonderful list! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! x

    http://fashionedbylove.blogspot.com

  3. Postcards from Rachel says

    November 28, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Such a great list! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂

  4. Postcards from Rachel says

    November 28, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Such a great list! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂

  5. The Preppy Sisters says

    November 28, 2013 at 11:13 am

    I love your list, such a great idea! Have a great Thanksgiving!

    http://thepreppysisters.blogspot.com

  6. Danielle (A Writer in Love) says

    November 28, 2013 at 10:21 am

    What a wonderful list! Also, I totally want to get into listening to audio books…. such a good idea for commutes!

    Have a happy Thanksgiving! 🙂

    Best,
    Danielle
    http://awriterinlove.blogspot.com

  7. The Preppy Sisters says

    November 28, 2013 at 11:13 am

    I love your list, such a great idea! Have a great Thanksgiving!

    http://thepreppysisters.blogspot.com

  8. Danielle Villano says

    November 28, 2013 at 10:21 am

    What a wonderful list! Also, I totally want to get into listening to audio books…. such a good idea for commutes!

    Have a happy Thanksgiving! 🙂

    Best,
    Danielle
    http://awriterinlove.blogspot.com

  9. RCSOATL says

    November 28, 2013 at 8:39 am

    such a great list, Happy Thanksgiving!!

    http://www.rcsoatl.com

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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