I was very inspired by my mother's blog in that she is trying to focus this year as a chance to focus on the good things in life, or the JOY that brings her true happiness. I want to adopt a similar objective, because I find that when I focus on the negative things in life I tend to only pay attention to those areas and neglect the areas that bring a smile to my face. I want to adopt a mantra that is truly full of optimism and JOY
Here are 10 things I am truly thankful for:
1. My loving family that has stood by me through thick and thin
2. My amazing new and old friends; my old friends who have kept in touch with me through my abroad experience and my new friends that I have been lucky to meet on this trip.
3. The ability to be able to get a good education
4. The opportunity I have to be able to travel abroad
5. Never having to worry about getting something to eat
6. Having a "ghetto fabulous" pensione to stay in for the year. Yes, yes, I complain about it lots but I will admit it has great people in it, and it has some true character.
7. Having a weekend to be just "alone" to relax and reflect
8. A good health- how lucky is that?
9. My boyfriend visiting me in just a few weeks! :)
10. Music- random, but it really does cheer up my mood and it's a great way to express yourself.
That was so easy! I think we have so much to be thankful for that it often goes to the back burner because as easy as it is to count your blessings, it's even easier to complain. I am opting to change that mindset because I am truly blessed and lucky to be in the place I am right now. 
I found this gorgeous picture of a sunflower when I was researching for possible things to do in Florence when Chris is here. This site seems like they have some fun things to do on there. Anyways, other than researching for Chris's visit I have no idea what I'm going to do today- and for once I am OK with that. Maybe I'll get a head start to homework? My friend is coming back today after spending a week in Greece with her mom; so I will look forward to seeing her before she goes back to the states!
The pictures above are still from my last weekend visiting Sienna, Assisi, and Perugia. I am in love with the serenity of the locations.
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If we stop to remember all that is good in our lives, the problems tend to wither away, put into perspective by the many blessings surrounding our every day.
I'm glad you wrote this post!
What a wonderful post. Truly inspirational, and it does remind us that there is so much to be thankful for in life. Well done! xoxo
You are so right about focusing on the positive. Life is all about how we look at things. That sunflower is gorgeous.
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