Thankful Thursday #16

If you had asked me in January if I thought I might go out of the country this year, I would have said, "Heck no."

If you had asked me in January if I thought I would get healthy, lose some weight and be more active, I would have said, "I hope so (but I'm not holding my breath)."

If you had asked me in January if I saw a lot of change throughout the year at work, I would have said, "I hope not."

This Thursday, I'm thankful for the numerous opportunities I've had this past year. Opportunities more than I could have ever asked or imagined.

I'm going to Germany with a group that holds a special place in my heart. I'm looking forward to reconnecting with friends, making music and seeing new sights along the way. Also, SNOW!

Because of a sweet friend wanting to join Weight Watchers, I joined with her not expecting it to work. But it has! I still have a ways to go but I feel better. And that's really what matters.

And this year I've had a ton of new challenges at work. I've grown in my management style, expanded my knowledge base and worked with a talented team to exceed expectations across the board. I did wonder if I could do it at first, knowing what the year was going to hold, but I was given the opportunity to grow and grow I did.

I've been learning the hard way that opportunities are what you make of them. They can be scary or exciting - or sometimes both. But it's how I grab it and use it in my life that matters. Am I growing? Am I learning? Am I moving out of my comfort zone? Am I having fun?

YES! So thankful.