THE AE JOURNAL

In life whether you accumulate a lot of obvious blessings or you're in the midst of a monumental trial -- waiting patiently for that solution, you must always remember to be thankful. I find it necessary to be especially thankful for when I'm in situations that are not ideal. Every obstacle that we go through in life prepares us to be stronger and should be greeted and welcomed, for every obstacle transforms us into a better person.

Thanksgiving is near and I can't seem to count off a list of all the things that I am thankful for, simply too many. ..

Let's just start off by being thankful for today. When I wake-up each morning, I smile for all the possibilities that can occur and just having that 'chance' of making them happen. I did not have to wake-up today, but I did. I consider it a blessing, a blessing that shouldn't be taken for granted.

I began my morning like most mornings, a bowl of cereal and a glass of O.J-- however, today was different.
I was told by the 2nd best cancer center in the nation and the largest--oldest in the world, that I will begin my second interview, November 23, 2009. "....just having that 'chance' of making it happen." Life is a bundle of dreams-- and I am living out mine. I started my day half past 6 in the morning, I slept late from the night before. I was energetic and ready to prove that I was the best candidate for the position-- I did not fail.

I went in-- that interview and answered questions to the best of my knowledge, flawlessly. I gave it my absolute best, consider it a moment to be thankful for. In these times there are always moments to be thankful for especially in this dire economy. It takes hard times- difficult situations- to reflect at what matters most and appreciate the simplest thing.

Today I appreciated smiles. I met them all over! I met smiles on the train to New York and smiles on the sidewalks, over the phone, and most importantly, my heart. I smiled in my heart.

When my family members or friends ask,"What do you want for Christmas or Thanksgiving?", I'll say the same thing from last year--- nothing. I am so blessed, I've been blessed since I was born. Being blessed does not have to mean-- monetary things-- goodness no. I grew up from humble beginnings and I did not always 'have it all.' The funny thing is--- I did not know I never had much at all-- until others commented.

Life is a bowl of cereal, eat it up and be thankful.

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