Late Night Thanks

Today was bill day. Or rather, today was "holy shit, that's quite a stack, I better pay these bills" day, which leads me into the first item on my list of that for which to be grateful:

1. I am grateful I can pay my bills online, thus avoiding the pesky 44-cent stamps and a trip to the mailbox in my pajamas.

2. I am grateful if I find a bill is due on today's very date I can (and did!) go right to the credit card website with bank account and routing number in hand and get it there fast and free, despite there being a phone number to call with the same info and be slapped with a $15 fee...WTH?

3. I am grateful for 800#s and customer service reps armed with the power to erase late fees from my bills. Yes, I said bills plural. I admit it; there were two. It was a bad month. When CS rep #2 informed me I'd already used my special one-time-exception 11 months ago, I asked for a manager and lo and behold, the power was granted and the fee waived.

4. I am grateful for having the patience to make said phone calls. Having worked in customer service right out of college, not only was I lucky enough to meet my future husband but, it was there I learned that people with headsets can RULE THE WORLD! Okay, maybe that's getting a little carried away....

5. Lastly, at least on this subject, I'm grateful that I am free from my bill paying duties for another few weeks.

6. I'm grateful for my scrapbook pals because after five years since taking an anniversary trip to Paris, I am NEARLY ready to order my book. Just a few more journaling additions and tweaks from the writer....

7. I am thankful I'm not Cinderalla because the clock is striking twelve and I am not dashing down some stairs in only one shoe!

8. Ahhh, fleece sheets. Okay, seriously. How many times do I need to be thankful for the puppies before you realize their greatness and go out and buy yourself a set?!?

9. I'm thankful I can hit the send button and know I am out for the count. Now if I can just keep my eyes open long enough....

10. I'm grateful for my friends who read my blog! Thank YOU and good night!!