Unexpected Thankfulness

Yes, it's Thanksgiving and at this point most Americans stop and talk about what they're thankful for. If you ask almost anyone on the street what they're thankful for, they'll usually say "Friends and Family" which is great. A great answer, but lets face it, everyone always says that. So this year, I've got a list of 10 random things I've appreciated in the last few months that most people don't or won't say.

These are in no particular order... as you will soon see.

Headphones

It's this awesome ability for me to be jamming out to my own world, but my roommate 5 feet beside has no idea what's going on in my own head. So I casually look over and give the "what?" look to him after I started belting Beyonce out loud.

The Design of Urinals

Someone or someones went to a lot of effort to provide a ease free, yet also very clean way for men to go to the bathroom with limited splashing and maximum speed.

Awkward Dancing During Worship

If you look good, that's nice too. But if it's awkward or ugly, then you know it's real. You know that person is just giving ALL they've got to the King and it makes you want to just go after Him more.

Clean Underwear

Let's face it. If you've ever lived by yourself, then you've probably had the day where you get out of the shower and are met with the surprise that yesterday was your last pair of clean underwear. This leaves you three options: re-wear, inside out, or comando. Whatever your choice is, how much greater do you appreciate the next time you get to pull on a fresh pair of undies.

The Ability to Poop and the Forewarning of Said Event

I've over eaten some pretty big meals (as we all probably will today), and I'm very thankful that it all doesn't just back up inside. Sometimes you just need to let it out, which is why I am incredibly thankful for our in-house disposable system. Part two of this item, is the fact that we have the ability to know when this event is going to happen and prepare for it or delay the event until the proper time. You may think it's gross, but I'm incredibly thankful... Just imagine if we didn't have this...

Flavors of Soap

Greatful for soap in general and how I don't have to smell like a mixture of what I ate and how hard I worked today, but I also enjoy the flavors of soap. You may call them scents, but lets mix it up. I enjoy how everyone can have their own smell and they all be good. Plus, when I use High Endurance from Old Spice in the two pack, I find myself feeling 3x clean.

Cups

Just cups. When the dishes are dirty or I'm without a one-end-closed-spherical goodness, I get tired of lapping like a dog, or doing the hand to mouth technique.

Men & Women Are Different

I appreciate the fact that men and women look differently. Guys often have broad shoulders and nice and muscular. Women often have better curves and wider hips. There are other things that we often appreciate about the opposite sex physically, but I'll let you be thankful for that yourself. I'm also thankful that guys have the ability to focus on one aspect really well and women are often incredibly compassionate.

Taste Buds

We don't have to taste food. We could eat all the correct food to be healthy and enjoyable. But God thought it was a good idea to give us taste buds to enjoy varieties of sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and all the flavors in between.

Green Arrow To Turn Left

I now live in a city that has stoplights all over the place. I feel very loved when I'm wanting to turn left and the stoplight stops everyone else, just so I can make a left turn and go on my way.

Shoes

I love the fact that someone (or someones) spent the time to craft a material that fits the bottom of your feet in such a way that feels good, allows you to go over painful materials, and stays snug to your foot. Plus, it keeps our feet clean so they're not super rank at the end of the day. And, they come in a variety of colors, sizes, and styles.