Thankful!

Things people are thankful and are not thankful for. What things do we take for granted, and why? How does STUFF run our lives these days?

Well, as a natural born American, I can tell you at least a thing or two about it.

When I was a kid, having a cell phone was pretty normal. Not everyone had one, but if you did, it was average.

Entering middle school was a totally different story..EVERYONE had a cell phone. And if you didn't, why not? What was wrong with you that you didn't have a cell phone?

These days, I think that having a working cell phone with basic functions is taken for granted. Having this laptop and this apartment and all of the things I have here with me that make me so comfortable is kind of a natural thing and have even become necessities. I have to admit..I have taken a lot of what I am given and have for granted, just as the typical American has.

So..here are the things that I am grateful for this holiday season:

1. Warmth- and not the kind you get from a heater
2. My family..the small family that I have. Specifically, my Mom, stepDad, grandparents, cousins, and great Aunt
3. My boyfriend--Yes! As trivial as it is, I am thankful for my boyfriend. He's kind, warm, and gentle. Has the best intentions, and is constantly thinking of those around him- specifically those who are closest to him. And that means a lot to me..ALSO! He is responsible and can take care of himself! That's probably one of my favorite parts about him. I've spent a lot of the past few years taking care of others, and for once in my life I feel like someone is taking care of me...ok enough of that :)
4. My education. It is costing me an arm and a leg but it has been an educational and life journey towards something real: my Bachelor's degree. And I seriously hope to have one soon!
5. FOOD. Yes, I have determined that I am destined to be fat, because food is just so good!
6. To be alive! To experience a laugh, a cry, music, deep conversations with special people, the value of work, reading, evverryythingg. I love it all. And I can't wait to experience the lot of it.

Yeah :) This time last year, I was in a tough spot. Checking my ex boyfriend into a mental health clinic definitely wasn't on my "yes! I want to be doing this right now" list. And, he's still attempting to haunt me..which is crazy beyond all reason. But, now here I am. A year older, a year wiser, and much happier :)

Thanks!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

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