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Thank You Thanksgiving Thursday

Posted by Sean on November 24, 2011

I can proudly say I’ve kept up with the Thank you Thursday concept for 2.5 months. It’s been very ‘weak’ at times, but I’ve kept up with making sure I make at least 5 thank you’s or I am thankful for at least 5 things each week.

It’s definitely kept me grounded and humble. I continue to be thankful for some of the most simplest things, but then again nothing is ever really that ‘simple’ is it?

Be sure to be as ‘thankful’ as possible this week during our ‘yearly’ time for thanks.

I’d like to thank the last week for:

warm weather still! Yes, the warmer temps here in Western PA have been nice. Remember warm for us this time of year IS 60 degrees.

my crazy cats. For not being the all around terrors that other cats display. They’re crazy alright, but they could always be worse.

a certain professor of mine for taking the time to listen to my (and other classmates) concerns about our school’s program. While they probably can’t fix any of our concerns, they at least made us feel heard.

for good co-workers. last week one shift in particular could have been just an all out miserable time. Instead it was survivable and even fun.

the kindness of strangers.

Be sure to thank those who make the sacrifice during the holidays. Be it the retail worker, the health care worker and of course our men and women in uniform. While you’re all feeding your faces take a moment to thank those that make it possible.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

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Thank You Thursday

Posted by Sean on November 17, 2011

I’m keeping the faith that recognizing the positive things in my life will keep my life positive. So I will continue to be thankful.

I would like to thank the past 7 days for:

Breakfast with my in-laws

Conversations with my Dad

The subtle but hilarious humor my wife and I share together

Old friends

My military brothers and sisters for keeping me and my loved ones safe.

I always try to find 5 things that were positive. No matter how simple or complex they may be, they still make my life that much better.

What are you thankful for this week?

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Thank you Thursday

Posted by Sean on November 10, 2011

Without further adieu…

I would like to thank the last week for:

My Dad. He’s awesome. That’s all I can say.

Small accomplishments

Supportive friends, family and colleagues. You know who you are. Thank You

My health. I sometimes take for granted how healthy I really am.

The opportunities I am given, personally, professionally, etc. I am truly a luck guy.

So. What are you thankful for this week?

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Thank You Thursday

Posted by Sean on November 3, 2011

The late edition…

I would like to thank the last week for the following:

Being home with my wife every night (last week’s conference reminded me of how much I like being home)

Unseasonably warm weather. Thaaaaank you. I miss the summer

The high-tech gadgetry in my car. It alarms me when I need air in my tire. Very important info being a commuter.

Cool classmates. It’s always nice to get a helping hand when needed.

Everything Crossfit. I’m having more fun than I thought I’d ever have!

What are you thankful for this week?

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Thank You Thursday

Posted by Sean on October 27, 2011

I would like to thank last week for the following. Thank you for:

Traffic and the lack-there-of when I arrived at my conference this week

My in-laws. I cannot begin to imagine what my life would be like without them.

The amazing learning opportunity this week during the conference I attended.

For me not vomiting out of fear and anxiety in front of the audience during our group’s presentation.

My wife for being there for me, and always supporting me.

What happened this week that you are thankful for?

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Thank You Thursday 111019

Posted by Sean on October 20, 2011

This past week I want to Thank you for:

    • getting to class on time, even though there was a severe accident
    • not being a part of that accident
    • surviving my first week of clinicals with our physician preceptor
    • my mother-in-law for always thinking of my wife and I
    • the crossfit community – I’m still learning how awesome they all really are
    • good coworkers

What are you thankful for? Who would you like to thank during your past 7 days?

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Thank You Thursday

Posted by Sean on October 13, 2011

Without further ado… a fond thank you to the past week for:

unseasonably warm weather

a short ‘lull’ in my coursework at school

having a day off from classes

not having to drive my long commute

the daily sacrifices my wife makes for our family

good company and conversation with my in-laws

What happened over the last 7 days that you are thankful for? Be sure to share.

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Thank you Thursday

Posted by Sean on October 6, 2011

The past 7 days, Thank You for:

Gainful employment – our economy is not easy.

Life truly is shorter than we can ever imagine, thank you for mine and my loved ones life.

Your coworkers truly do make the difference sometimes – heck all the time.

Death cannot be avoided, life shouldn’t be either.

Being stuck in traffic, not part of the auto accident that created it.

What are you thankful for this week?

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Thank You Thursday

Posted by Sean on September 29, 2011

Well, this is the first week of the official ‘Thank you Thursday’ weekly post. Thanks again Joni for such an awesome idea.

So, this week. Thank you for:

Dry weather during my commute to school

Dry weather while walking around campus!

Surviving clinicals this week at school

For my wife always thinking one step ahead of me – she takes such good care of me

Having some amazing co-workers who are going through some tough times

New clothes

time with my family during their birthday

time with my cousin – I missed hanging out with him

What are you thankful for this week?

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‘Thank You’ Thursday

Posted by Sean on September 22, 2011

This is an idea I literally just came up with ‘Thanks’ to Joni (@joniwatson) over at Nursetopia. Her post today was motivated by none other than Jimmy Fallon. I guess he does a thank you note segment (never watched the show, sorry) that more than likely has a twisted-humor spin to it. She thought it a great idea, so she decided to thank those who made a difference for her (minus the twisted-humor part I think?.

I’m taking it a step further and attempting to spread the positivity through a weekly blog post called : Thank you Thursday. I’m inviting anyone and everyone to join in! Lets make being thankful as infectious as complaining.

 

I enjoy writing thank you notes to people who make a difference in my life. Jimmy Fallon cracks me up with his thank you note segments, and sometimes I want to join in on the thank you note hilarity.

This week, though, I am seriously thankful for Outlook calendar reminders, gas stations selling travel-size fingernail polish remover, instructions printed directly on equipment (rather than paper that gets lost), and items – both at work and at home – with off switches. Each has come in quite handy in a pinch this week.

So, thank you. You made my life easier this week, and I’ll take all the easy I can get.

What are you thankful for this week?

My Thank You Thursday:

I want to thank the receptionist and employee at my optometrists office for fixing my glasses and replacing parts for no charge. I’m thankful to my family for going the extra mile to keep the peace. I’m thankful for the ‘Remember the Milk’  application. Oh, I’m thankful I read my schedule wrong at school this week: getting on campus super-duper early ended up being a blessing in disguise.

Thanks again Joni.

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