Giving Thanks

Ok, so I've been a total slacker in the blogging department.  I knew from the beginning that it would be questionable how often I shared my thoughts, but I thought I'd hang on a little longer.  Well now back to it....

It's Thanksgiving today.  I'm sitting at my parents house in Pennsylvania, listening to the sounds of our feast being prepared.  Since I woke up this morning I've been thinking about how much I have to be thankful for: 

For starters, I was lucky enough to be born in a time and place where food, shelter, education, and so many more things are available to me, practically without question.  Many (most, in fact) others in this world cannot say that.


Secondly, the overall condition of women in this world is horrendous and I have have been extraordinarily lucky to have been kept safe from abuse and mistreatment, that so many other women in this world must endure.  I am marrying a man who loves and respects me and I couldn't be more thankful.  Over the past few months, articles such as this Nicholas Kristof article from the New York Times have opened my eyes to the struggles of women everywhere.  It is today, on Thanksgiving, that I am making a promise to myself to not take for granted the luck I have had, and do what I can to make a difference.  I intend to start small... perhaps donating time and/or money to one of many organizations globally that seeks to advance the condition of women... and go from there.  I am serious about this mission, and welcome you to join me.

As a third and final giving of thanks, I am incredibly grateful for my family and friends who continue to support me each day.  Whether a simple phone call to say hello or a lavish engagement party hosted by my parents, I am so lucky to have people in my life that love and care for me.  I hope that I am able to return the love even half as much as I receive it.

So on that note, wishing you and your loved ones a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!


xo,
T