Howdy Doo!
Oh man, sorry for being completely MIA, this week yet again is quite chaotic. I managed to find some time to relax this morning before being on campus from 8-5pm, so I thought I’d write up a quick post! 
The other night I actually saw a commercial on for Christmas….does that frustrate anyone else?! I mean, it’s not even Halloween for cryin out loud!!!
Poor Thanksgiving even gets skipped in the Black Friday-layaway sale-decorating madness.
Now I know it’s not even close to Thanksgiving, but today I thought I’d take a moment to reflect on some things I’m most thankful for. All too often I take advantage of the blessings in my life so I feel like they need some love!
1. God. My rock and my salvation.
2. The love, care, and awesomeness of my mom and dad. I love them to the moon and back
from the color run back in february
3. YOU GUYS for all the continued support and friendship you’ve so generously given over the past months. I can never say thank you enough!
4. The fact that I can afford good, quality food. I’m learning to savor it again and experiment more.
pretty crab apples from the grocery
5. Strength from within to overcome those bad days.
6. Opportunities. Trying new things, joining the fitfluential team, and even getting the chance to be interviewed by one of the most inspirational, badass and totally awesome bloggers I know. You can read it here!!
7. Being able to chase my dreams. With my trainer, at college, and just in general. It’s amazing to wake up and actually have GOOD DAYS.
8. Progress. The journey may be slow and it may test your patience, but the reward is looking back at how far you’ve come.
9. Epic music. Especially dance music. Especially this song.
10. The ocean/my college. I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. Feeling the sea breeze on my face and studying what I am passionate about makes me feel alive and filled with purpose!
What are some things you’re thankful for today?
Awesome post, Alexandra! It’s so easy to take life for granted so this was a great reminder to actually express gratitude! I was sitting in a cab this morning and thinking to myself just how frigging hot it was….luckily I realised how ungrateful I was being- rather than complain, I should be grateful to even be able to afford sitting in cab…hot or not!
I seriously love your positive attitude about EVERYTHING, Alexandra!! Keep being so awesome, girl!!!
You pretty much covered all of the things I’m thankful for as well!! This was such a refreshing post to read. Thanks
Love thisss!! <3 I love Thanksgiving, I think it should never be sidelined:D
Love these kind of posts
Such great reminders to be thankful everyday for all the great things we have in our life. I’m pretty much thankful for all of the things that you are (aside from college/the ocean since that’s not exactly a part of my life), but another one I’d want to add is my health and body. I’ve put it through some rough times but it never gave up on me, and feeling healthy, happy, and energetic is just something I never want to lose again.
OMG YESSSSS!!!! Our bodies deserve so much appreciation– they truly are amazing machines!
A lot of people forget that some people cannot afford healthy food and that really saddens me. Some people just cannot afford it and I have to remind myself of that (espcially working in the public health field). Great post my friend!
You’re posts are the BEST!
Some of the things I’m thankful for today are the sunshine, my kitties, my college classes, and my family — they are always there for me and I’m so grateful to them for it. 
Okay girl, we are apparently on the EXACT same page today with the thankful posts! It’s just a good day to appreciate it all! I’m thankful for your extra-extra dose of positivity in my day! (And now I’m going to go read that interview!)
wow girl, just reading this just brings a smile to my face. i can’t even believe what a switch i see and how your personality is just bubbling.
This post gave me the warm and fuzzies! Just read your last post, and you have really made progress girl! Congrats
Thank you so so much Tara!!
Haha I love that comic at the beginning! That’s why I love that Canadian Thanksgiving is in October.
And I love the theme of this post! There’s so much to be thankful for, and it can be easy to lose perspective of that. I’m really thankful to be able to afford good food too. Sometimes I feel bad about spending so much money on food, but I just try to be grateful for it and give back to the food bank when I can! Also I’m thankful for having such an amazing family. My mom is coming to visit me this weekend even though she’s really busy, and I’m so excited she was able to make the time to come!
Aww yay!!! Have fun with your momma!!!
You are so inspirational my friend!! I seriously wish you lived close because I would hangout with you every single day! You have so much to be thankful for, which really makes me cherish all the things in my life that make me happy!! BOOO to dwelling on non happy subjects..I am tossing them out the window right MEOW!
COME VISIT ME WOMAN!!
You and your daddio look SO much alike!
Christmas already?! Oh my!! Your upbeat and positive attitude on everything is such a ray of sun light! It always brings a smile to my day! And you have the cutest parents btw! Can’t wait to hear about Dad’s half marathon!! Yippee!!
HAHA we are SO twins
I LOVE your positive attitude Zandra!!! You’re such an inspiration!!
Thankfullness must be contagious, because after reading this post my attitude is definitely more thankful, so thank you for writing this! There is nothing like a post putting you in a good mood. I am so glad that you are liking the new campus and being close to the ocean
Aww love this post!! It makes me so happy!! I am so happy with my college and of course the ocean – it’s my favorite place to be. I am loving Kesha’s new song. It’s so catchy!!
I think it is so awesome to step back and be thankful for things! Today I was feeling really thankful that I have the opportunity to be at the college I am and hopefully go to grad school.
AWESOME!
I love #7! And #10 haha. A lots of days #10 turns into #7, and I am so thankful for that
Totally jammed out to some Kesha while reading the remainder of this post/typing this comment #sorryimnotsorry!!! Well I love #1-#10 because they are all things that are important to you and make you happy. #3 I’ll ALWAYS be here for you girly girl! #4 I totally used to take this for granted until I started feeling guilty over money and it’s been ups and downs but now I’m just thankful that I have it and I know how to fuel my body, well learning how
#6 I’m stoked for you. #7 go after your dreams with no mercy and accomplish everything that your heart desires, your going to reach greatness.
Thanks so much Sarah
Let’s keep kickin booty and chasing our dreams together!!!
This is such a wonderful post,Alexandra!
I am grateful for so many things in my life,even though it’s not an easy one.
My mom,my friends,my dog,the chance to make my dreams come true… All of that is really amazing and I can only hope I’ll be able to take advantage of all the things god has given me!
All of your thanks are wonderful- lucky girl!
P.S. I cannot believe that Christmas stuff is already out- as early as October 1st?! Soon enough the stores are going to be filled with Valentine’s Day hearts
It doesn’t bother me though cause I’ll wait till the actual holiday gets closer and everything will be on sale 
ohhhh amennnnnn to that first quote!! I love that about praising the Lord in the hallway, because isn’t that true in life? He deserves our love and devotion no matter what’s happening/will happen.
And Omgsh, I hope to someday take a picture like that yogi girl because it looks way epic.
Gosh do I love this post pretty thing, so much positivity going on here, and great lessons/words of wisdom as well! I am not too religious, but I really enjoyed that first post, thank you for sharing it
I am seriously so glad that your new college and the program there, along with training with the coach, is working out so well for you! You deserve this happiness
Awww Tessa thank you SO much!!! You’re seriously the best, love you my friend!
I love this! Such a good reminder that we don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving to be thankful for things. I’m also thankful for my parents, God, and epic music
I love that song by Kesha, and I’m also digging on that Gangnam Style song for some reason!