9 Things I’m Thankful For On Thanksgiving Day 2017

I know we don’t observe Thanksgiving Day in Jamaica, and I also know it has a dodgy history in the States, but I believe in gratefulness as a principle, so that’s what I’m focusing on today. Studies have shown that there are many great benefits of gratitude, from improving your self esteem to helping you sleep better. And who can’t use some good sleep in these stressful times? The Bible is also replete with verses about giving thanks, even in the midst of discouraging circumstances, and as a Christian, gratitude should be my very nature.

Except it’s not always my default. Sorry, God.

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According to Facebook, I Might Have Been Depressed

I love Facebook’s On This Day app, which allows you to see all the posts you made or were tagged in on each day of the year, dating back to the time you signed up. I’ve had a chuckle or an outright belly laugh at some of the things I’ve written there, and enjoyed reliving a few memories. I’ve rediscovered a few things about myself, too:

  • I’m a joker.
  • I love to quote random song lyrics.
  • I had a tumultuous public ‘love affair’ with Asafa Powell.
  • I’m almost rabid in my support of Team Jamaica at international sporting events.
  • I was borderline depressed.

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