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All of you have had a chance to get to know me a little bit over the past few years, if you have paid any attention to our blog, YouTube or other social networking channels. I imagine that it has been enjoyed (or at least tolerated), as I haven\u2019t been chased to the city limits by the angry masses with pitchforks…yet. Now we\u2019re going give you all a look into the rest of the Benchmark team. For everyone here at Benchmark, I\u2019m hosting Andy Asks You<\/b><\/i> to \u201cZoom in on Gratitude: A 5 Day Photo Challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n

For each of the 5 work days our employees will post a photo for that day\u2019s given topic. I\u2019ll be posting the winners each day on Facebook. We\u2019d love for all of you to join in as well. You can post your photos on our Facebook page or just tell us what it would be in the comments section. Without further adieu, the Benchmark 5: Things We\u2019re Thankful for This Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

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  1. Day 1: Thursday, Nov. 15th – Inspiring person.<\/b> This is someone who makes you strive to be a better person. This might be a teacher, coworker or even that complete stranger at the gym that always seems to be working harder than everyone else. I look forward to seeing who drives my coworkers to be the best that they can be.<\/li>\n
  2. Day 2: Friday, Nov. 16th – Clothing.<\/b> Everyone has that one outfit that makes them feel like a million bucks. Or at least a lucky pair of undies (preferably clean). I\u2019m going to seem like a jerk for that last comment, when you post a picture of the helmet that saved your life in a crash.<\/li>\n
  3. Day 3: Monday, Nov. 19th – Favorite Food.<\/b> It could be that one signature dish that your grandmother used to (or hopefully still does) make for you. Maybe it\u2019s the 5 Hour Energy that powers you through the last part of your work day. Or perhaps it\u2019s the final meal you always said you would have if you were on death row.<\/li>\n
  4. Day 4: Tuesday, Nov. 20th – Technology.<\/b> Perhaps it\u2019s your fleet of Apple products that helps you both be productive and pass the time. Maybe it\u2019s your XBOX. Or on a more sentimental note, it could be the cell phone that you call your parents on every week…since you live halfway across the country from them.<\/li>\n
  5. Day 5: Wednesday, Nov. 21st – Family member.<\/b> If your family member was your inspirational person, post a different family member here. Just don\u2019t tell this family member that someone else in your family was more inspirational. It could be a child, parent or that sibling asleep on your couch that you have to be cautious not to wake when you leave for work in the morning. What do you mean that\u2019s just me?!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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