It’s that time of the year again. The year when the world is supposed to end, and the day when billions of population around the globe celebrate for its passing in anticipation of seemingly better fortune, solely by the stroke of midnight. No matter how skeptic I am over the significance of this symbolic date, I’ve decided that this is a good time for me to wrap up all the things that I am thankful for in the past year. No, this list will go beyond the obvious blessings in life like love, health, family, friendships and fortune, since the so-called little things, still count.
- I’m thankful for the 2 cases of champagne I have stocked up at home. If the world is indeed ending, I’d be living on my Ruinart, Krug and Dom Perignon like there is no tomorrow – literally. Otherwise, they will be handy for those who are fortunate enough to be my house guests for whatever excuse one needs. The fact of the matter is, one needs no excuses to get drunk. Or at least, happily drunk.
- I’m thankful for the 7 staff sales in the last 3 months, for spending tens of thousands of my hard-earned cash on Dior Homme, Kenzo, Celine, Marc Jacobs etc.. I guess my employer at LVMH has the last laugh, as always.
- I’m thankful for my airline miles. Because of spending patterns evidenced by point 2 above, my miles accrued have gotten me to Paris, Budapest, Singapore and Taipei repeated times within the year. And also as per point 2 above, I’m sure year 2013 will be another year for me to hop on more weekend getaway excursions. Who isn’t thankful for award travel?
- I’m thankful for the internet. Yes I know it’s a cliché, but my life will almost come to a complete halt without it. All of my communications, correspondences, work, entertainment, and finances revolve around the internet. I am thankful for it, but I’m also in awe of its necessity and overreaching power. I guess I should be rather fearful instead.
- I’m thankful for my daily fruit smoothies. Yes I know. Those of you who know me well must be rolling your eyes big time. For that, I won’t preach to the choir twice.
- I’m thankful for my THANN aromatherapy oils, especially for those nights when I’m desperately in need of soothing comforts in my own home.
- I’m thankful for my huge King’s sized bed, for there is nothing better than cuddling under my 850-thread count Thai silk duvet, and a smile on my face every time I open my eyes.
Do I wish for world peace, human rights and a green environment? Sure I do. But for this last day of 2012, allow me to be a tiny bit self-centered, for once.
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