13 Reasons to be Thankful

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Yes, I did this last year. But it's good to remember why you're thankful.

1. Work and education. Yes, I complain about both on a weekly basis, but I'm thankful I'm gainfully employed and that I can pay for my education. I enjoy learning.
   
2. Family and friends. They both help me grow and challenge me to be a better person. I've depended on them so much this year, and I know I'll need to keep depending on them down the road.
   
3. Reliable transportation. Here in A-K-Rowdy, the public transportation system isn't widely used. In fat, I wouldn't know how to give someone directions if they didn't have a car. So I'm glad I have one and that it's reliable.
   
4. A roof over my head. Yes, I'm frustrated with my landlord, but I do love my apartment. I love the wood floors and the warmth of the rooms. I'm thankful that I have my pick of where to live, and that I don't have to worry about it on a daily basis.
   
5. Books. I'd die without having a book to read every day. Okay, that's a bit extreme, but I love books. I ask for them all the time and truly treasure them.
   
6. Phones. They let me keep in touch with friends throughout the world. I like writing letters, but making a phone call is a bit easier sometimes.
   
7. Along the same line - the internets. Yes, there's two of them. Sometimes, email and Facebook are better than phone calls. Okay they're easier. It can take me a couple days to put together an email, and that's fine. Plus, I can read everyone's blogs. :-)
   
8. Opportunities. We have so many opportunities in the States. I can't possibly do it all, but I have all the choices in the world.
   
9. Homemade dishes. I'm so thankful my mom actually made dinners for us instead of making microwave dinners. I appreciate the time and effort she put into them. One day i'll have to raid her recipe book so I can make some of her meals.
   
10. Faith, religion, and my church family. I have so much love and support from my church family. Each week I am challenged in a new way and I know that I've grown because of them. I am thankful that through all my doubts and wondering why I keep going back, something happens to remind me that God is so good.
    
11. The gym. I haven't been able to go for the past couple days, and I definitely can tell. I love working out to get rid of stress. I love the feeling of accomplishment I have when I'm able to lift more weight than I thought I could, or I perform better than I did last week.
    
12. College basketball season. My fav sports season of the whole year. I had a huge project due last week and it was very difficult to concentrate on homework while watching basketball. I can't wait for March.
    
13. SteelersBoy. (awwww) Yeah, he's pretty much the greatest thing ever. He constantly challenges me and helps me grow. Your significant other should always challenge you to be a better person, and he definitely does that. I always feel loved and I know I can depend on him for advice and encouragement.

I feel like some of this is kindergarteny (if that's a word) but there's a reason we come back to the basics when we list things for which to be grateful. We take them for granted to a degree, and it's good to think about them, especially on Thanksgiving.

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