I’d love to be one of those people whose first instinct is to see the good in every situation, but I’m just not. In an attempt to be a better human being I’ve been doing some googling in the school drop off line scholarly research and it turns out that the key to a good attitude may be – wait for it – gratitude. I know, I know, it’s the worst. There are whole Etsy pages dedicated to coffee mugs with the the phrase “attitude of gratitude” on them, so I’m already annoyed. But, whatever, I’m sick of waking up every morning, scrolling through my social media accounts, and immediately wanting to go back to sleep because the world is a dark place and I want nothing to do with it. Thanks, Trump. So, if it takes being over the top grateful for the mundane to love this wonderful-ish world again, I’m here for it.
This is what I’m grateful for this week.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner got engaged
To be honest I think I’m already failing at this assignment because I don’t really care about their engagement, but it did lead to the birth of this wonderful tweet.
Don’t fucking try to say to me Joe Jonas isn’t Littlefinger Jr. Only marrying Sophie Turner to get Winterfell. pic.twitter.com/fwalIs1J76
— Jack (@jaggerty) October 15, 2017
Thank you for growing that ridiculous mustache that I’m oddly attracted to so that this meme could exist, Joe Jonas. I’m grateful for you.
Idris Elba in The Mountain Between Us
Since the birth of our children, my husband and I see a movie in an actual movie theater (and not while half-asleep on our couch) approximately once every six months. We absolutely should not have wasted that precious date time on The Mountain Between Us, but it did give present me with the opportunity to stare at Idris Elba for a couple of hours without judgment.
Thank you for your face, Idris Elba. I can feel my attitude adjusting already.
The Walking Dead is coming back this Sunday
If watching the undead become dead-dead through gratuitous violence doesn’t cheer you up on a Sunday in October, then why are you watching the NFL anyway? JK, I don’t sport.
Thank you for teaching me that I’d definitely die in the first week of a zombie apocalypse, Walking Dead. I’m a lover, not a fighter.
Forever 21’s Taco Bell fashion line
My only issue with the new Taco Bell Collection from Forever 21 is the shirt that says, “too much sauce.” I wholeheartedly believe that there is no such thing.
Thank you for making my dream board circa 2004 a reality, Forever 21 Taco Bell Collection. If my gratitude were a menu item it would be smothered in Baja sauce. Stop saying you discontinued it, Ryan at the Taco Bell by the airport. I know you’re lying.
4 out of 5 Kardashian/Jenner sisters are pregnant (allegedly don’t sue me)
At the rate they’re procreating we’ll be able to keep up with the Kardashians throughout the forthcoming nuclear winter. #Blessed.
Thank you for giving me something to watch when anxiety about the future of our democracy keeps me up at night, Khloe, Kylie, Kim’s surrogate and maybe Kourtney. The ball’s in your kourt, Kendall.
your kid’s pumpkin patch pictures
I can’t explain it, I just like seeing you dressed in plaid flannel with a picture of your kid sitting on top of an overpriced gourd.
Thanks for being basic and flooding my newsfeed. I needed that.
women
Whether we’re speaking out against sexual harassment and assault, or talking about our favorite books, I just love strong, wonderful, powerful women. So, I guess that means I’m thankful for you.
Ugh, I feel sappy. I think this whole thing is working.
What are you grateful for this week?
