What This Freelance Writer Is Grateful For

by Amy Derby on November 21, 2007

I don’t like the Thanksgiving holiday. I don’t even like turkey. But I do like any excuse to reflect on what I’m grateful for. Of course, these are things I’m grateful for year round, but now seems like a good time to make a list. I could have included “No smallpox infested blankets” but that didn’t seem very freelance writing related.

  1. I have more than enough work to keep me busy and financially stable.
  2. I work for really nice people, for the most part.
  3. I enjoy what I do.
  4. As of this year, I officially make more money freelancing than I did as a paralegal.
  5. I can work from my bed and wear comfy clothes.
  6. I don’t have to endure a one-hour train commute seated alongside stinky, sneezing people anymore.
  7. I no longer waste half my pay check on ‘business casual’ clothing or expensive downtown meals.
  8. I no longer have to deal with office politics or gossip.
  9. Every day is Bring My Bunny To Work Day.
  10. I have met some very nice people through this blog, and I am grateful for all of you who visit here to read my posts.

What are you grateful for?

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{ 5 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Grandy 11.22.07 at 5:41 am

Happy Turkey Day, Amy!!

I’m thankful that I’ve just started this blogging adventure, and with sites like this, I am working towards starting to submit some work.

Thank you for all you do!!

2 Jeanne Dininni 11.22.07 at 7:22 am

Amy,

I’m grateful for sites like Write-from-home.com and the Write from Home blog!

Have a fantastic Thanksgiving!
Jeanne

3 Michele 11.22.07 at 3:30 pm

I’m thankful for awesome Editors (like you!) that are patient, kind, and such a blessing in my life ;-)

I’m also thankful for write-from-home.com and your blogs where I can not only learn some important aspects of freelance writing, but have my day brightened by your funny sense of humor!

Happy Thanksgiving!
Michele

4 Jessica Anne Elizabeth 11.24.07 at 4:45 pm

Hello, this is J. Mousseau, can you remind me what day my article will be up on write-from-home.com?

EMAIL ME: j.mousseau@hotmail.com

thanks….

5 Amy Derby 11.24.07 at 6:23 pm

Thanks to all of you. You’re very sweet. Hope you all had a good holiday. :-)

Jessica, I just emailed you, but in case you read this first, your article will be up in December.

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