So I was about to go to sleep last night and I thought back to my post earlier about 5 things everyone should do everyday.  I was reflecting on my day and thought to myself: Life is really good.  So I compiled a list of why my life is good. I am sure you will appreciate some of these as well.  Enjoy the list!

1. I am alive.
2. I am healthy.
3. I have a roof under my head.
4. I am lucky enough to eat everyday
5. I have a great family (especially great and supportive parents)
6. I have friends that are there for me when I need them.
7. I have a job (currently working as as accountant)
8. I have am emergency fund setup.
9. I live in the beautiful province of British Columbia.
10. I am meet with John Chow much more often that most people (John lives in Burnaby and I live in Abbotsford – about 35 mins away)
11. I have great co-workers (shout-outs to David(OG) and Tracy)
12. My boss is the shiznet (in other words, very down to earth and cool guy)
13. My favorite team just landed Allen Iverson.
14. I found $20 in my coat pocket.
15. Detroit Red Wings are the defending Stanley Cup Champions (I live in Michigan before moving to BC)
16. Barack Obama just got elected president
17. I love my job.
18. I get to read great blogs everyday (Shoemoney, Zenhabits, Money Ning, I will Teach You To be Rich )
19. I know I can achieve whatever I put my mind to.
20. I can get free books everyday (local library)
21. I met a special someone (upparwali)
22. I live a stress free life.
23. i get to eat Miss Vickies everyday (only a little bit here and there.  Remember, moderation is key.  For those who don’t know what Miss Vickies is, they are Jalapeno Chips.
24. President Bush is no longer president
25. I have a college degree (Bachelor’s in Accounting, starting my CGA shortly)
26. It takes me exactly 5 minutes to get to work.
27. I drive a Toyota Corolla (great gas mileage)
28. Gas is finally under $1.00/litre (It’s about 85cents/litre in the US and 98cents/litre here in BC)
29. When I look out my window, I can see the beautiful mountains around me.
30. I have clean drinking water.
31. I have a blog.
32. I am doing great in my hockey pool.
33. I exercise everyday.
34. I wake up at 6 am and am excited for the day ahead.
35. I have the freedom to vote.
36. I have a driver’s license.
37. I have dual citizenship (I am a Canadian and a US Citizen..I know you’re jealous )
38. Money does not motivate me.
39. My motto is “sharing is caring”. (I believe in Karma.  If you do things for others, good things will happen to you.  So if you share, others will share with you.)
40. I watch less than 15 minutes of TV a day. (This gives me more time to do things that I enjoy rather than waste my time watching pointless shows.)
41. I am saving almost 90 % of my income.
42. I plan on retiring at an early age.
43. I have clothes on my back.
44. I know where I will be in 5 years from now. (Setting goals is very important)
45. I have already started planning for the future.
46. I can leave my house at 6:55 am and reach work at 7 am. (How cool is that)
47. I can learn anything I want to on youtube (Youtube has everything from ironing to cooking, you name it)
48. I can make people laugh. (Well that’s at least what I’m told )
49. I give 110 % every time no matter what the task is.
50. I get 2 weeks paid holidays at work.

So what do you think of this list. Which ones do you like or anything else that you would add to this list.  All comments are appreciated.

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