for the beautiful and lovely and memorable friendships I've made along the way.
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy,
they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.
Marcel Proust
to be able to make and create things. It's really rewarding!
to be able to read,
to be able to listen,
to be able to see.
for History.
It guides us, helps us understand the world, it puts things into perspectives.
Shall We Dance with Fred Astaire.
for all the cuddles I receive.
for my step-father.
He's one of the kindest people I know.
He's so brave and humble.
Je t'aime fort François.
for this day, this celebration that is
Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving.
On this day that is only (correct me if I'm wrong) celebrated in a country that I love so much, I am grateful for such a celebration: saying thanks is often taken for granted and it's an important educational element that will help every one of us grow kinder and wiser.
I remember, when I was young, my Mom telling me to say thanks anytime she or another person was giving me something. And I remember not forgetting too much. I probably should have said it more to my brothers and sisters though...
I now teaches my nieces to say it too.
I realize how important it is to be polite, to always be grateful for what we have and for what we are. When I complain, I sometimes think twice before doing it again. I do have all those things that we really take for granted: water, a house, warmth, clothes, love, a family, even two, food, even I'm lucky to be alive. So many people don't have this chance and I try to never forget it. When I have an impulsive shopping spree coming, I make two lists: do I need it? what is it for? Most of the time the first answer is no and the second is so shallow.
Of course, I'm no way near perfect and have big necessities that are not. Of course I buy more food than necessary, I buy stuff that I don't need. I'm in this roller-coaster that is today's society of buying anything for our comfort and self-satisfaction.
But I'm learning. I'm learning to let go and think more. I'm learning that little things, words, gestures count. I'm learning to be more selfless and enjoy what I have then. I'm learning to also make things look prettier by just adding a touch of myself. I'm learning that memories are very important and I know how I want to be remembered. I'm learning to be more patient and more understandable.
No, no, it's not easy. And it's not all. But learning is one good way, isn't it?
I wish all of you a beautiful, memorable, fun and happy Thanksgiving.
I remember, when I was young, my Mom telling me to say thanks anytime she or another person was giving me something. And I remember not forgetting too much. I probably should have said it more to my brothers and sisters though...
I now teaches my nieces to say it too.
I realize how important it is to be polite, to always be grateful for what we have and for what we are. When I complain, I sometimes think twice before doing it again. I do have all those things that we really take for granted: water, a house, warmth, clothes, love, a family, even two, food, even I'm lucky to be alive. So many people don't have this chance and I try to never forget it. When I have an impulsive shopping spree coming, I make two lists: do I need it? what is it for? Most of the time the first answer is no and the second is so shallow.
Of course, I'm no way near perfect and have big necessities that are not. Of course I buy more food than necessary, I buy stuff that I don't need. I'm in this roller-coaster that is today's society of buying anything for our comfort and self-satisfaction.
But I'm learning. I'm learning to let go and think more. I'm learning that little things, words, gestures count. I'm learning to be more selfless and enjoy what I have then. I'm learning to also make things look prettier by just adding a touch of myself. I'm learning that memories are very important and I know how I want to be remembered. I'm learning to be more patient and more understandable.
No, no, it's not easy. And it's not all. But learning is one good way, isn't it?
I wish all of you a beautiful, memorable, fun and happy Thanksgiving.
What are you thankful for this year?
for the beautiful architecture that surrounds us.
Antwerpen Central Station
for her.
She's one of the best thing that ever happened to me.
She's one of the sweetest and kindest people I know.
She's got a heart so big, a soul so wonderful.
I love you, Em.
for having a job that I like and enjoy.
for good (and cute) chocolate.
for colors.
because I'm going to see one of the most talented artists of this generation and visit a new place at the same time.
(All of it for next March).
for the trees: there's the essence of all things.
that Thanksgiving is during the most beautiful season there is.
for letters.
to celebrate the Holidays with awesome decoration.
that my family has respect.
and for all the people who teaches it to their children.
for family gatherings, for my family, for my family-in-law.
to have had the best cooking teachers: my Mom, my step-dad and BabyLuv.
And for the best ever meal there is: mashed potatoes!
