fill-in-the-blank luck

I'm stealing ideas today... First, Fill-in-the-Blank Friday!

1. The best day ever was...probably the day I moved to New York and then the day I realized it was the best decision I've ever made.

2. My favorite meal of the day is dinner. I can skimp on everything else but love love dinner.

3. This weekend I will be spending many hours babysitting as I have sacrificed the weekend to the money gods.

4. Never in my life have I been stung by a bee. I could be very allergic!

5. The only thing better than a burrito is a California burrito.

6. I could really do with a little sun! Thank goodness it is finally out. My skin is a completely different color from what it was when I lived in CA.

7. The most recent thing I bought myself is la computadora.

Last night I had drinks with two bloggers: MCW from Saving the Best for Last and Minnesota to Manhattan. It was my first time meeting bloggers and it felt a bit like a blind date but they are both super sweet and I'm happy to meet other "transplants" (especially ones I feel like I already knew pretty well!)

A couple of days ago MCW posted a list of ways she considers herself lucky. While I know it is a bit past St. Pat's day, I feel compelled to post a list of my own. I was largely inspired by an incident on the subway Monday afternoon during my lunch hour. Most people have subway stories. Most of those stories involve smells and/or bodily fluids. Luckily, mine did too. I was two stops away from destination and by the time I realized where the odor was coming from, it seemed fruitless to head into another subway car. The woman I was sitting across from was obviously homeless and in need of a bath. I also noticed a puddle on the floor and a wet line down her pant leg when we both stood up. Needless to say I surfaced feeling very grateful for peace of mind and the fortunate life I lead. This Friday night, while I sit watching the Devil Wears Prada while my two babysitting charges sleep soundly I know I'm lucky because:

... I have a supportive and loving family who never once made me feel like I was crazy for wanting to pack up and move to this big, bad city with no job and very few contacts.

... I have great friends (old and new) who bring wonderfully different qualities to my life and with whom I can be myself, good and bad.

... I have an amazing best friend who, ten years and many cities lived-in later, I can still text at noon on a Friday in a bit of a panic knowing that she will call me the second she gets off work.

... I can sit here and watch this movie, call my parents, eat good food and walk away a few Jacksons richer.

... I have a good job with good people in an industry I have come to love.

... I was born into a loving home, encouraged and nurtured, and given a good education.

... I have gotten free movie tickets on two occasions in the past month. Hey, it isn't the lottery but it's lucky!

... I know I have the qualities that will, one day, make me a good partner and will make someone very lucky too.

Have a great weekend everyone!