This may seem a bit odd that I am writing an ode to apples and bananas blog, but I promise there is a reason behind my madness - all the time, 60% of the time - and this may very well be one of those times.
As I look at the beautifully ripe apple and banana that are sitting on my desk waiting to be devoured, I think of how fortunate Us Zapponians are to be provided with fresh fruit daily. To some this may not seem so special, but to others the thought of fresh fruit really is just that - a thought, or a dream. There are a vast amount of people who can't afford to have fresh fruit daily, let alone work for a company who provides it.
Most of the time I do wake up grateful for the "big and obvious things" that I have in my life, but I don't wake up every morning saying thanks for the fresh fruit and vegetables that I am fortunate enough to eat every day. And I know that I am not the only one who overlooks food everyday as something to be thankful for. And why is that? Well, that's because I have it. Those who wake up hungry and spend their day wondering where their next meal is coming from, would be extremely grateful for fresh apples and bananas. And to think I am fortunate enough to be picky and search for the best looking apple and banana in the bunch!
So, being as to how this is the month to say thanks and be grateful for all the amenities we have in our lives, I encourage you to do so. Take a moment to think about the "small things" in your life and you'll probably realize that it's a lot "bigger" than you thought.
What are the "Apples and Bananas" in your life that you look over daily?
Post a not-so-obvious thing that you're thankful for. Really. Think about this one.