From the Mind of AlphaBetsy

November 24 - Day 15 - 3 things about your life right now that you are thankful for. I am thankful that I have been given the ability to go to College. And that I am doing really well. I am really proud, especially since my high school career was not great. I am thankful that both Seth and I have amazing and supportive families. I know that they are going to be there to help us with our wedding, our home and beyond. I am thankful for constant friends, friends rediscovered, friends I have never actually met, and, well, all my friends. I may not always call, stop by, comment or text, but I still love and appreciate you all in all ways. Thank you for following me through my 15 days of Thanksgiving. So to you and yours.

November 23 - Day 14 - 3 things that make you laugh that you are thankful for. I can not help but laugh when I watch this video. It makes me thankful for my cat...lol. I am thankful for Matt Stone and Trey Parker. From South Park to Book of Mormon they always make me laugh. I adore and am thankful for Monty Python... always and in all ways. 

November 22 - Day 13 - 3 things about your belief system/ faith/ spiritual path that you are thankful for. I am thankful for my fiance who, though not a follower of my path, will get involved and endeavors to understand what I do and believe. Our holiday dinners are just amazing. I am thankful for the tools of my religion. The cup, the cauldron, the broom, the pentacle, tarot, runes and my altar space. And thankful that I can proudly display them in my home.  I am thankful for the Craftster WWP (witches, wiccans and pagans) Swaps and the amazing people who do them. I have made some great friends on those swaps and I appreciate every single one. :) 

November 21 - Day 12 - 3 things found in nature that you are thankful for. I am thankful for beautiful rivers and natural waterfalls. I am thankful for hiking trails, national parks and beautiful places to go for walks. My personal favorites here are Black Hand Gorge, Old Man's Cave/ Hocking Hills and the Columbus Metro Parks.  I am thankful for gardens, vegetable patches, farms and flower beds. I love all of them. I also love all trees, plants, weeds, grasses and everything else. I am thankful that nature is there. 

November 20 - Day 11 - 3 friends who have inspired you that you are thankful for. My best friend from high school, Haley, who encouraged me to be my own woman, because she always was. Who taught me about music and movies and who was my constant companion in those crazy teenage years. My friend, Tina, who showed me that if you love something do it, by going against the odds to play roller derby. She retired this year but she was amazing.  My beautiful drama club friends, who are still my friends and favorite people, and the crew from Tee-Jayes. Great friends, Great Conversations, Great people. I'm lucky to know you all. And I'm thankful we are still friends even now. 

November 19 - Day 10 - 3 teachers who touched your life that you are thankful for. Mrs. Isenhart (Mrs. I) my elementary school music teacher. She gave me my first duet in second grade and my first solo in third. She helped me get accepted into a select youth choir. She taught me to LOVE music, all kinds of music. My life would not have been the same without her. Mr Kohler my elementary school art teacher. He taught me to love art. He taught me that men love to get flowers too. He is a magical performer, and acting with him was one of the best experiences of my life. Mrs. Booher my high school theatre and acting teacher. She pushed me to heights I did not know I was capable of. She encouraged me and helped me and made me a stronger and better performer.

November 18 - Day 9 - 3 upcoming events that you are looking forward to and are thankful for. I am looking forward to going to see Shrek: The Musical when it comes to town in January. I love, love, love musicals and at one point was planning to be a musical theatre/opera major, so any chance to go see a show makes me happy. And if you haven't heard the music from this musical check it out. It is going to be soooo cute. I am looking forward to having a huge party for my little sister because she will be 21 this year. We are going to take her out on the town and treat her to an amazing birthday. I am going to have so much fun putting it together with my mom. And finally, last but obviously not least, I am getting MARRIED in October. I am marrying the greatest man I know. He is amazing, and I feel so completely blessed to be his wife. For more info on this see my Tying-the-knot Tuesday posts.

November 17 - Day 8 - 3 things in your home that you are thankful for. My craft room... it's still a work in progress, but I love it. My end of the couch... so comfy and wonderful. My books, movies and music... makes my life complete.

November 16 - Day 7 - 3 inspirational songs you are thankful for. My number one inspirational song is The Rainbow Connection from The Muppet Movie. I have always counted myself among the lovers and dreamers. Plus it is sung by one of my favorite "people" in the world Kermit the Frog. My second song is The Rose by Better Midler. A little sad but very inspirational. And song number 3 is What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. I just love this song. I also love the Ramones version. 

November 15 - Day Six - Three things that you can see right now that you are thankful for. I am thankful for my computer, monstro, without whom none of this would be possible. I am thankful for my little shelf of toys, art and fun stuff that helps me stay sane when writing a particularly grueling paper. I am thankful for my amazing desk chairs that I got for $15 dollars off craigslist. So comfy.

November 14 - Day 5 - 3 animals, past or present, that you are thankful for. I am thankful for my furry kids, my long haired chihuahua, Zoe and my fluffy cat, Samhain (Sam). They are the lights of my life, and spoiled rotten. And though I know it will make it more than three I am also thankful for my mom and sister's babies. Traci's pomeranian, Gogo. Mom's long haired chihuahua, Ophelia (who is the sister of Zoe) and her cat, Tango.  In our family we love our animals. 

November 13 - Day 4  -  3 things about your childhood that you are thankful for. I am thankful that I was always encouraged to use my imagination, to be creative and to play with abandon. It has followed me into adulthood and is one of my favorite traits about me.  I am thankful that I was encouraged to read, and to use reading to ask questions and wonder about the world around me. Knowledge was a prized thing in my family.  I am thankful that my family never treated me like I was a child. That sounds like a bad thing, but I was never placated or simpered to. My family spoke to me as though I were an adult much of my life and treated me with that level of respect. I think that has greatly affected how I treat others. 

November 12 - Day 3  - 3 relatives or people from your past that you are thankful for. First, I am thankful for my mother, Karla. She is my mom, my best friend, my support system, my cheering section, my sounding board and so much more. She is also going to officiate at our wedding. Oh, and she paid for my dress. Yep, she is that awesome.  Second is my little sister, Traci. She is one of my favorite people in the world. That pretty much sums that up.  The third is a joint love to my Grandma and Grandpa Bailey. I lived with them, with my mom, most of my life and they helped form me into the woman I am today. Grandma passed in 1996 and Grandpa in 2001 but I still miss them both. 

I just want to take a moment to say thank you to all those who once served, currently serve or will serve in the Military. I appreciate you and all that you do. Blessings to you all.  November 11 - Day 2  - 3 veterans you know that you are thankful for. First and Foremost my Grandfather, Alvin Leon Bailey, who proudly served in the Navy through the Korean Conflict. I love him and miss him every day.  My father, Charles Robert Wolfe, who is also a Navy veteran.  Seth's Step-Grandpa, Flloyd, who was a proud veteran of the Army. He passed away this year and is sorely missed.  Happy Veteran's Day. 

November 10 - Day 1  - An author, artist and musician you are thankful for. The author I am thankful for today is Christopher Moore. His books are intelligently written, but always make me laugh. And his way with words is Epic. And because this was hard for me I am also thankful for Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.  Mr Moore and some squirrel people The artist I am thankful for is Vincent Van Gogh. I know he is not current, but I have always loved his unique style and amazing use of color. A starry night, enough said. Thank you Dr. Who for reminding me how much I loved him.  The musician I am thankful for is Amanda Palmer. I originally found her as the second piece of the band the Dresden Dolls, and have continued to follow he into her solo career. I love her because she always signs autographs, she listens to and truly appreciates her fans, she holds online parties that are hysterical and beautiful, she married one of my favorite authors (Neil), and she is...

I know I owe some amazing posts from the past week or so, including a Get off your Broom update and I will get there, but for now... Cordelia  from  Cordelia's Cauldron  asked her followers to join her in 15 days of Thankfulness. I love this idea so I am going to jump in. I am going to use her prompts and will post one a day. If you want to join in here are her prompts. 15 Days of Thankfulness November 10 - Day 1  - An author, artist and musician you are thankful for. November 11 - Day 2  - 3 veterans you know that you are thankful for. November 12 - Day 3  - 3 relatives or people from your past that you are thankful for. November 13 - Day 4  -  3 things about your childhood that you are thankful for. November 14 - Day 5  - 3 animals, past or present, that you are thankful for. November 15 - Day 6  - 3 things you can see right now that you are thankful for. November 16 - Day 7  - 3 inspirational songs ...