FoodStuffedGratitudeFueledGonnaExerciseTodayIfItKillsMe Rhyme.

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Subtitle: this gratitude theme? in stereo done. CLICK OVER TO HERE. read another one!

Thanksgiving? So great.

Did not need this post.

No call for a mantra

to calm down this host.

My family came in

From far & from near.

Im so very thankful.

To have them all here.

Im grateful for Ren Man.

Oh hubby? YOU ROCK.

Spent time on my Thursday

To reflect. To take stock.

Im grateful for heath

For a roof o’er my head

For the fact that my Toddler

will soon sleep in a bed.

(Please say that she will,

She wont be in a crib

Until her PROM DAY.

Be honest. Dont fib.)

Im so very grateful

For each one of you.

Taking time from your day

Though youve so much to do.

To stop here and comment.

To drop by and read.

To ponder *my* writing

Im so blessed indeed.

I wanna say thanks.

Spread the gratitude thought.

With a freebie for you.

(yes, enter you ought!)

But before we do end

I urge you TODAY

to celebrate this

Make time in some way.

The stories dont miss.

(Record if you choose.)

If no one will listen

the history we lose.

I love love love this freebie, People.

If I could win Id engrave the word GRATITUDE on it.

shocking, I know. I didnt just hit you over the head with that huh? we roll subtly up in herre.

You?

Were you to win the bracelet what 8 letter word or phrase would you use?

something near & dear to your heart or would you, instead, surprise a loved on with his/her favorite inspirational wordaroundwrist?

Please to hit us all up in the comments.

(And, alas, it’s usa only. Id say much to my chagrin but Im really plain ole thankful that Tina was willing to donate the bracelet. Shipping is so expensive huh?)

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  1. i had a good thanksgiving, too.

    i think mine would be “stay true.”

    as in, be true to yourself and those around you. and be down to earth and all that…

  3. Glad you enjoyed the day!!

    I would have to go with ‘blessed’ to remind me of all the things I’m blessed with in life! When times get rough, just take a gander at my bracelet and bring myself back to present where I can take inventory of the many many things i’m blessed with.

    Have a great weekend!

  5. At this time of year, in this economy, I’m sticking with the power of gratitude. I’d do ‘gracias’. It could serve as a reminder to be grateful for what I have and to study my Spanish. I am grateful for your wonderful blog.

  6. Hope you had a wonderful T-day! I LOVE the idea of Listening Day. There are so many stories out there to be told, so much to learn and absorb before we can begin to tell them.

    TA (finished writing the book!) x

  7. I did have a great thanksgiving. nary a disagreement to be found and, with all kinds of family under one roof, that’s a big accomplishment 🙂

    I plan to practice listening day with my parents today.

    and call my great aunts.

    Miz

  8. Well we had a great Thanksgiving! When I’m a little more awake I’ll do a post about ours! 🙂 We have so much to be thankful for in our house, but lucky for everyone I won’t try to rhyme. Yeah, that wouldn’t be pretty! 🙂

  9. I AM HERE.

    that is what I would have my bracelet say.
    I’m not longer meek and quiet!

    lovelove the poem MizFit!!!

  10. I hope you had a good thanksgiving!

    I am trying to be grateful all weekend.
    who knows how that will work!!! LOL

  11. I’m so glad you had a great Thanksgiving! I did, too, and I practiced listening with my grandmother who is currently revising most of the family history. Not surprisingly, she’s coming out pretty saintly in most of it. 🙂

    I’m not sure what I’d put on such a bracelet. I like the ‘no doubt’ as shown, or ‘no fear’.

    Have a great weekend!

  12. Cammy? Are you a member of the MizFit Clan?

    My favorite thing about our family (ok one thing….but a big one) is the family member who will tell a story NONE of us recall happening in that manner.

    Always tweak to make us look like a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie family.

    And when you askchallenge him/her about it the response is always:

    THAT’S HOW I CHOOSE TO REMEMEBER IT.

    It has become a running family joke.

    In a good way.

  13. Haha, that’s like our yearly Christmas card photos. We all look so exuberant, you can’t tell how much behind the scenes chaos is going on. Like the time I set the auto timer then caught my foot on the edge of the carpet while running back into the picture and did a face-plant; but I look so happy and unbruised in the picture!

    I’ll put more thought into a bracelet word if I win. At the moment all I can think of is “more turkey”!

  15. Glad you had a good Turkey Day! The potluck I went to was quite the spread, and they didn’t have to roll me out of there when we left. So, it was a good day filled with good friends and good eats. I love Thanksgiving as it’s like Christmas without the stress of gift giving. The focus on time with friends and families is so enjoyable.

    On my bracelet, I would put the phrase “Breathe”. Breath is so important for every aspect of life, and we often forget to do this simple thing. At least I do. I would love a daily reminder on my wrist!

  16. My bracelet would say TODAY … as in, live life for today. That mantra helps me get through the days I don’t want to work out, and the days I just want to sit around and eat everything I see!

  17. I can’t win but if I did live in the usa and could win I would have mine say FOREVER.

    it is a but trite but true.

    I have made a number of chnages in the way I love my live and I am not going back.

    for anything.

  18. Hi y’all, thanks Miz, you’re very kind. I can’t wait to see who wins the bracelet! I would also like to offer all Mizfit readers free shipping to the US and Canada on any purchases $20 and over at my shop, http://tinahdee.etsy.com. Just let me know in the “notes to seller” section and I will instantly refund your shipping charges through Paypal. 😀

  19. My word would be “Dance” because I love the phrase, “I hope you dance.”

    It reminds me to not worry about what everybody is thinking or doing – just do what feels right to me. Make my own music. Be true to myself.

  20. Wow, THANKS TINA for being so generous! Those are such beautiful bracelets. I likes some free shipping:)

    There’s something so nice about listening. There’s so much to get out of it! People and things are interesting so when you listen you can really appreciate that.

    Just right now I’m grateful that my dad has the strength to fly across the world for justice, my best friend sticks by me no matter what, and the opportunities to do what’s right are endless.

  21. Mine would say “I AM WHOLE”

    Love the idea of Listening Day. Very fitting as I am taking pie to my 88yr old neighbor today, she is filled with the most fantastic stories & experiences to share.

    Happy belated Turkey day to all the Mizfits!

  22. I was a little disappointed when I clicked on the link. It says the item is sold out and gives other items that may be purchased. But alas, I was rewarded in the comments with what the item was. A BRACELET!! WOW!!

    My word would be…endure. Well that’s not exactly 8 letters but neither is persevere and that is my favorite word, so I had to look for a synonym and that’s the closest I could come.

    I always try to persevere in every aspect of my life. And like most of us that’s no easy task at times.

  23. Happy Thanksgiving!
    Truly love your site.
    Your poems are always so Delightful.
    I think I woul have to say my word
    would be “Believe.”
    I can think of many more, but
    that pretty much sums it all up!
    Thanks for all you do.
    You Rock, MizFit.

  24. ok. Please to LAUGH as when I ready yer comment Fitarella I initially read it as I AM WOLF.

    And thought: oooh interesting!

  28. Hey, I get to be part wolf, too! I’m a Dog Year.
    Listening is important. People need to know they’ve made an impact and/or left an impression. Or that someone else acknowledges they are here.

  29. I’m stumped. I want “perservere”: To continue without halting despite difficulties or setbacks. But it’s too long.

    I guess I’d go with persist…abide? prevail? pursue?

    I don’t know.

    My niece is visiting and I told her about National Listening Day. She wants to know when National “Shut the hell up Day” is…

    (yikes, genetics!)

    Hey, Miz – get off yer butt! ha ha ha ha.

    Oh and Toddler Tor will definitely leave that crib. And probably move into your bed. That’s what That Hugh did, and it took forever to break him of that. (Whew! Right?)

  30. sigh. so.many.thoughts fer you linda.
    It’s a post in & of itself.

    Leah? It is that last sentence in your comment, IMO.

    Knowing we were heard and hoping we will still be ‘heard’ after we are gone.

  32. Fitarella – I don’t remember now how I got That Hugh out of my bed….I made him his own room and let him pick out the accessories; got him a tv; let him leave it on all night. Put him in there after he was asleep. He’s 10 now. Every once in a while I”ll let him sleep with me, but I always have to invite him…like when he went thru some crazy depression a couple of months ago and I was worried about him. It was more about me than about him.

    Keep putting baby-kins back in her/his own space. Eventually, you will win the battle.

  33. Great poem. And I love StoryCorps. NPR plays one each morning on our commute into work and sometimes the story will really put things in perspective if we are stressed. Or they will make us laugh.

    As for the freebie. I do love freebies. It would have to be a gift for my sister who is teaching English in Korea right now. But I don’t know what it would say…I’d have to ponder that a bit more.

  34. Thank you Linda! She is 4 going on 15 and as of this morning just started calling me “MOTHER!”…(sigh)…ahhh, parenthood 🙂

    Sorry all for hijacking the comments.

  37. I would put “SUCCEED” on mine.

    I already wear a bracelet that says “Make the Better Choice” so I’m ready for a major upgrade in the bling department.

  38. Thanksgiving went off without a hitch this year! I joyfully got to do all the cooking while my husband and MIL played with the girls, it was hosted at her house and she cleaned it all up. I love cooking, she loves my girls and cleaning, it was a totally win/win situation.

    Tonight is the other side of the families post T-Day bash where we eat leftovers and play board games and volleyball. I can’t wait to sit up next to my grandpa and hear the stories he tells- between v-ball matched of course.

    Mine bracelet would probably say “BringIt” or something like that.

  40. Love your awesome poem! And Charlotte’s post! And that bracelet is just too cool.

    As a fellow sometimes-giveaway blogger, I feel like I can’t really enter other folks’ drawings because if we all started giving each other stuff it might look suspicious, no matter how up-an-up the process is. But dang, that is one cute bracelet. I swear mine would not say CUPCAKES but something much more serious and inspiring. Or hell, probably CUPCAKES.

  41. well, i’d probably get one made for my sister, who struggles to really appreciate who she is and all that she offers. so much self doubt and self punishment, and yet THE smartest, most generous, adorable woman.

    for her… “love self”

    and if i got one for me… “live it up.” 🙂

  42. cranky you’d have to do CUPCAKES (secretly enters you in drawing) and adrianna?
    I love that (your sister).

    Totally choked this MizFit up.

    I’m a softie that way.

  43. Still basking in the glow of a turkey day that came off without much of a hitch, and those things that did hitch? I laughed off as the product of letting go and allowing the kids to actually take part instead of being participants. They did such an amazing job. NOT how I would have necessarily done it, and not exactly the results I expected, but the pride the little pilgrims had was way worth it. And thus, my phrase is BREATHE. (Because that is NOT how you make struesel and you just diluted the brine and there are onions FLYING around the kitchen and the sweet potatoes need to be cut in EXACT cubes and…and…and…breeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaathe.)

  44. I won my gift (the necklace from Elemental Memories) already so I just stopped by to say that I hope everyone’s weekend/holiday is going well. I am still in bed & didn’t eat too much.

    It was difficult watching my sister trying to deal with food issues one week post gastric bypass surgery.

  46. My thanksgiving? Untraditional to say the least (movie and calamari.) For that I am thankful.

    My bracelet? would either read: Be Kind.

    or Breathe. Because I often forget to.

    I’m heading to the gym today; some hard cardio and some heavy lifting will get me on the right track.

  48. I saw a dead wolf on the side of the road on this morning’s run! You don’t want to be that one! Also a big black wild hog walked by!! Not as cool as yesterday when a huge bald eagle flew over the road very low! Got to take what I get, when out doing the wild thing 🙂

  50. Oh, how I love your posts! ‘Tis so important to listen – a skill I gots to work on hugely! And must try to include (in journal) one thing I’m grateful for every day. I think I can do that, considering the bennies that apparently come back 10-fold as well. Bracelet? Hmmmm. “Present.”

  51. Mizfit, I had to comment today to let you know that I credit you with helping me on my journey to lose weight. I have lost 67 pounds and am 3 pounds away from my “only in my dreams” goal. Even though I am no longer “overweight” I would still like to lose 10 pounds and I know I can do it.

    My bracelet would be engraved…ACHIEVE
    Why? Because I can!

  52. I wish I could capitalize on the freebie, but I can’t. If you draw my number anyhow I know some US residences that would love it though. That being said, your post with Charlotte was awesome.

    I’m headed to the gym today to make up for my unplanned rest day on Thursday. *crosses fingers* shouldn’t be too busy on a Friday night.

  53. I’m glad your Thanksgiving day was a good one. Mine, too.
    I’ve come up with several phrases I would put on my bracelet (Be Kind, Breathe, Create), but the one I believe I’d go with is ACT NOW. I’m a huge procrastinator and no matter what it is that I’m trying to do (breathe, create, etc.), I’d better JUST DO IT! So, ACT NOW is my final answer. 🙂

  55. Well, I can’t win that bracelet because of the delivery issue, but anyway, if I had a bracelet like that I think I will write two words: CARPE DIEM. I know it’s from a movie, but it defines what I want to do everyday: be focus on living the present, seizing every opportunity to be there and do the best thing for me, my family and love ones.

    And I hope Miz, it’s okey to do this: leave a comment to another commenter 🙂

    DinosauNR: If you want to learn Spanish I can gladly help you if you have any doubt. 🙂

  56. (kary? always)

    Stacey? Printed out your comment to save.

    Thanks for taking the time to share that with me.

    My bracelet? Probably would read: CHUTZPAH.

    (Anyone?)

  58. Mine would be ENOUGH.

    To remind myself that I am enough, that I have enough, that I have eaten enough, that I am doing enough, and that I am loved enough.

  59. I love that spring.

    truly.

    such a life lesson for me as well.

    and what I want/STRIVE to pass on to my daughter.

    the notion that being who she is in itself is enough.

  60. That would be pretty hard to figure out what my bracelet would say in 8 letters or less…. I’m thinking “I ROCK!” just for fun!!

    Thanks for the post!

    All the Best,

    Andrew R

  61. great poem!
    mine would say “No excuses” but thats too many, right?

    how about “YesUCan”?

    or after my morning with the kids, I need one that says “NO WHINING!”

  64. THANKFUL. To remind myself to be thankful for all I have–to not take anything for granted. There is always something to be thankful for, no matter what the circumstances.

  66. “I AM LOVED”

    That would be my choice. And I’d be giving it to my daughter, Cay, who is struggling with her teen years.

    Mz Fit, there is always so much to be thankful for. No matter how things get, there is always beauty in the world, always people who care, and always some moments of peace. Thanksgiving is a big thing in our house… It’s a time of looking forward and looking back. And it’s a time for togetherness, because the one thing we are always most thankful for is each other.

  67. the below, Kate, is why (like it or not, huh?) you are such a role model for how to live, embrace and appreciate all life has to offer:

    No matter how things get, there is always beauty in the world, always people who care, and always some moments of peace. Thanksgiving is a big thing in our house… It’s a time of looking forward and looking back. And it’s a time for togetherness, because the one thing we are always most thankful for is each other.

    I feel for Cay. My teen years were ugly—but made me who I am today.

  68. Sounds like lots of nice Thanksgiving celebrations! Ours went well; it was hosted by other family members, potluck-style. We all had a great time, and no leftovers to challenge us…except some fruit (we brought a fruit tray) and a few brownie bites for the kids.

    Those bracelets are cool! I would get either “aloha” or “mahalo” (thank you in Hawaiian), because I love Hawaii and both words are good reminders for me.

  69. “Try”.

    Because I tend to give up before I even start things.

    And I’m glad your Thanksgiving went well. (Mine did too. I’ll e-mail you later).

  70. I’m glad you had a nice Thanksgiving! I just got back from Richmond myself, and I can’t seem to find anyone to go out with tonight so it looks like I’ll be staying in.

    Great bracelet. Very lovely. I’m not sure what I’d write on it, but I’m sure I could come up with something ultra-rad.

  71. I think mine would just say ‘do.’ You know, like take action now. In my field (sociology) there is a lot of criticism but not much action. I definitely think the critique is necessary, but I cannot keep a grip on my sanity unless I work to make things better.

    Plus, I procrastinate:) But I like so many of these other ideas!

  72. Mine would say BALANCE. It covers many aspects of who I am and reaches into every corner of my life. And, the same phrase would make a great gift for my mom, for whom BALANCE holds much meaning and a strong reminder of her own dreams and goals.

    Life feels good when there’s a healthy balance!

  75. am i too late to enter this?? i hope not.

    i have no idea what i would want mine to say… i actually kind of like the “no doubt” one featured on the link, so maybe that’s what i’d get. you know, to remind me not to doubt myself!

  78. Can’t believe I missed this! I’m sure I’m too late to enter, but I immediately thought that I’d want the word, “HOPE,” on this bracelet…a word I cling to.

  79. I had a wonderful Thanksgiving…mainly because we went to someone else’s house and I didn’t have to cook 🙂

    I love BALANCE, but I think my bracelet would say BE STILL because I am often too impulsive for my own good. I need to remind myself to take that deep breath, ask for help, listen, think things through and then act.

  80. Wow I had no idea about the National Day of Listening! Great idea though. Thanks for link love and for the post on gratitude;) My word would be “eternity”.

  81. I would have to go with “blessed”. I have led a very blessed life and need to be reminded of this often. Thanksgiving went MUCH better than planned and I was very blessed by that as well. Kate’s comment touched me.

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