So.. it's been a while

I've thought about writing in this blog. A lot. But every time I mentally begin a post, I get distracted, and I never end up writing. That, or I just feel like I'm too busy. I logged on today, and when I saw my last post was in August, I thought, It hasn't been as long as I thought!

Until I realized that was August 2012.

I'm not going to go too far back to recap. Too much has happened and if I can't remember it, maybe it's for the best. This started out as a blog about my diet and healthy eating. Last year, apparently after I gave up blogging, I lost 20 pounds when I started counting calories. I used a website called Calorie Count and despite a few very minor setbacks, I've kept the weight off. I've revolutionized my eating habits, I started working out, I even ran a bunch of 5Ks this year (and those who know me know that running is something I used to use in case of emergency only).

Maybe it's because we're nearing Thanksgiving, or maybe it's because my grandfather's health has begun failing, but either way, I've decided it's time to start giving thanks for things.

So, in no particular order:
* I'm thankful for my recent promotion to editor. It's something I've worked very hard for and though it's a challenge, it's something I'm ecstatic about.
* I'm thankful I started pursuing a writing career. I've gotten to write about a lot of really bizarre and interesting topics, and it's helping me build a portfolio I can use in the future.
* I'm thankful for my friends. In the last few years, and this past one in particular, they have truly become my family.
* I'm thankful for my family. There have been several ups and downs this year, and right now with my grandfather being in the hospital, it's made me realize just how lucky I am to have them.
* I'm thankful that I'm healthy. Changing the way I eat and exercise has made me realize that I was on the road to an unhealthy life, and I'm glad I turned around when I did.
* I'm thankful I'm able to appreciate the little things, and that I'm able to see the bright side of things. For some people, it's hard to really appreciate a moment, to truly live in it. I understand now more than ever that time is fleeting and if I don't appreciate what I have now, I can't go back to appreciate it in that precise second. To that end, being able to snap out of a bad mood is something I pride myself on, because really, who wants to be angry or upset for one second longer than they need to be?

And that's all for now. Goodnight!