What is it?

I've been trying to think of a creative way to post something that has been a big part of my life the last month. It's not something I invited into my life, it just happened. It represents a hassle, an inconvenience, something that's been slowing me down and, at times, frustrating me. Can you guess what this is a picture of?

Here's another view:

While waiting close to two hours to see my doctor yesterday, I had a chance to read one of my photography magazines. It had a good article on macro photography. I thought I'd try to experiment with the above object. Have you guessed what it is? Kleenex.

Having battled a cold and sinus problems for close to a month and having, unfortunately, shared them with my daughters, we have used tons of kleenex this past month. Such a mundane thing, yet so helpful. I am thankful for modern conveniences, for an excellent doctor (even if I have to wait at times) and for medicine to fight what ails me. What are you thankful for?