Be thankful, be happy

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Some research suggests that the key to happiness is gratitude, so I'm making a point to try to recognize the people and things I am thankful for--not only on Thanksgiving, but year round. Here are a few of the things in my life I'm grateful for right now:

• Living so close to my mom.
• My job.
• Dark chocolate.
• My iPhone 6.
• Friends who are having babies!
• Weekends with absolutely nothing on the agenda.
• Exploring new restaurants with Tim.
• Cabo 2014.
• Oprah chai tea lattes from Starbucks.
• My first wine club shipment.
• My health.
• New episodes of Homeland.
• Having a network of friends and family who are supportive of my personal and professional goals.
• Birchbox. Because is still makes me smile every month.
• Puppies.
• My Invisalign treatment is almost done!
• The never-ending source of entertainment that is my Kindle.

Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving with all of your favorite things.