Thankful Friday | post-Christmas

I know, I know, we always do this on Thursday. But I forgot to publish this one yesterday, so we’re just gonna do it today.

This week, I am thankful:

that we’re on the slow trek to longer days

The days lengthen so slowly at first, but at least we are on the path to more daylight.

How slow are the gains? About 30 seconds a day right now, according to my weather app!

for the few plants that aren’t dead

I appreciate the hardy ones that keep on truckin’ even in freezing cold temperatures!

Also, I continue to be grateful that I am generally not miserable in cold weather. We’ve had some super chilly December weather recently, and this does not make me nearly as crabby as hot, humid weather does!

Honestly, I kinda like it when we have a stretch of cold weather because the ice provides a little variety.

that I was able to donate blood

I tend to run a bit anemic, so I am really delighted that my hemoglobin was high enough for me to donate blood. Yay!

I’ll keep on eating iron-rich foods so that I can donate again in a few months. 🙂

that my hospital makes it so easy to donate blood

You can just walk in without an appointment and the whole process takes about 30 minutes. Easy peasy.

My blood is A+, which is not the most useful blood in the world (only A+ and AB+ patients can use it) but hey, at least I am able to help some patients.

chart from LabMe

Isn’t it so cool that you can give someone something so essential from your body, and then your body just makes more? Amazing.

I think it’s such a wonderful way to share your good health with someone who is in poor health.

(A side note: I know not everyone can donate blood. I’m not trying to make anyone feel bad by writing about this! We all have different ways we can make a difference in the world, and we don’t all have to to all of them.)

for my toaster oven

I use my little Buy Nothing Group toaster oven all the time! It’s so handy for a small household.

toaster oven roasted peppers

for my sidekick

I love my snuggly pal. 🙂

for the fun community here

I was thinking about the great superpower post suggestion idea Kristin-with-an-I had, and also about all the interesting responses from you guys.

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I know many of our regulars will be busy with holiday happenings, but if you are here and want to join me:

What are you thankful for this week?