It’s been a transitional month for us at Nonahood News – which, at times, happens when you least expect it. But as we all probably know by now, that’s life, and we must adapt. Luckily, at our paper, not unlike the Lake Nona community, we’re all in this together, and here at Nonahood News we’re all working toward the common goal of producing this creative monthly paper. Having such a great team effort full of positive outlooks and mindsets during all the trials and tribulations keeps us going strong and running smoothly. And, especially during this month, it reminds us to be thankful for what we have built so far. 

There are many stories this month containing the overall theme of being thankful; it’s as if we subconsciously channeled those exercises that our elementary school teachers sometimes made us do on the days leading up to Thanksgiving, which isn’t a bad practice to keep up well into adulthood and, really, during any time of the year. For November, Work Well teaches us about keeping gratitude journals. Our Local Leaders section is filled to the brim with outstanding examples of how those in Lake Nona uplift the community daily. Our Health & Wellness section highlights ways in which we can show both our minds and bodies that we’re thankful for them. And in Entertainment, we have our Lake Nona Living & Lifestyle sections showcasing the more personal moments of life we’re thankful for, whether it’s gardening, murder-mystery date nights, or the little pieces of art we have inked on our bodies. I’m thankful that in our paper, there’s really something for everyone!

In my previous Editor’s Note, I wondered, somewhat out loud (or on paper, more like it), how I was going to make the last months of 2019 count, and stepping in as the new Editor-in-Chief of Nonahood News is one way I couldn’t have predicted if I tried. But it is one I am most thankful for, especially being able to follow such an excellent predecessor. What I can predict, however, is that life is always in flux, and as we continue to transition and adapt, we occasionally forget that we always have something to be thankful for, even in the hardest of times. It simply depends on how you see life, glass half-full or half-empty. And let’s just say, I am feeling very optimistic.

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving, Lake Nona!