I am thankful: 7

Today I am thankful for the little things that make me laugh, smile, or just get through the day. Silly youtube videos, a comment that is 10x funnier than it should be, discovering a new favorite song, or a random text from a dear old friend. These are the things that make the hard times a little more bearable and make a difference in my day.

I am thankful: 6

Today I am thankful for my fish, Babyyy who passed away today. She was a great pet and friend to me. She was strong and made it through an 8 hour car ride home from Kansas in a water bottle in my cup holder. This little fish brought me joy when I was lonely and she endured a lot. I will miss her, but I'm thankful I got to have her as my pet for 2 and a half years.

I am thankful: 5

Today I am thankful for having things to look forward to. Right now, in this very moment, I have a lot of positive and happy things ahead of me. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (part 1) premiers on Thursday night at midnight, followed by Thanksgiving break beginning on Friday. After that there's only 2 weeks left in the semester, including finals, and then winter break which includes snowboarding and Christmas in California with my family. Such happy things in the near future make it easier to get through this next week of Rhetoric tests.

I am thankful: 4

Today I am thankful for my little ninos. They have brought so much happiness and laughter into my life and it has been such a joy being able to watch them during the past two summers, and be the person they look forward to spending the day with. They have inspired me to be creative and taught me that love is unconditional. Even when I'm having a rough day, they still love me for the little things, and I love them too. They are so special to me.

[Andrew & Connor]

I am thankful: 3

Today I am thankful for my education. I love being a college student and having the opportunity to go to school and study what I love. The experiences I've had in college have taught me so much about myself: most of all, have no regrets. It's been a crazy, non-traditional, wild ride for me so far, but I wouldn't change it for the world.

[Made by...ME!]

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Today I am thankful for my friends. The people who are always there for me, make me laugh, love me, and stick with me through the good and bad. I love you.

[Lindsey, Cory, Jill]

[Ryan]

[Erin & Taylor]

[Katie]

[Krista, Alyssa, Brittany]

[Amburli & Larissa]

(This list is not exhaustive, so to those friends not pictured: I love you, too. Know that.)

I am thankful

For the rest of November I am going to post something I am thankful for every single day. I realize I should have started this at the beginning of the month, but better late than never, right?

Today I am thankful for my family. They support me through so much and without them I wouldn't be the person I am today. They inspire me, love me, and are always there for me. I truly appreciate them more and more everyday. Even though I (sadly) don't have pictures of all my family members, I love them dearly.

[Sister, Dad, Mom, Brother, Me]

[Silly Family]

[Cousin's Sara and Chad]

[Aunt Glenna]

[Uncles Paul and Prescott]