I know I talk a lot on this blog about the bad things, the things I am worried about and the problems in my life and the "oh god oh god what am I going to do, what if everything is terrible forever" etc. etc. But I am trying to get better at looking on the bright side and being thankful for what I have, which is a lot, actually. And since that is what this holiday is all about (well, that and eating and historical inaccuracy and cruelty to an indigenous culture, etc), here goes:
I am most thankful, of course, for my friends, boyfriend, and family. I'm thankful for having a place to live, and a place to fall back on in case I can't find a new place to live. I'm thankful for having a source of income, even if it's not ideal, and for having parents who are willing to help me out if I get into trouble. I'm thankful that my parents are here with me today and that I'll get to see them in Chicago this weekend. I'm thankful that my friends are willing to help me, too. I'm thankful that I have food and clothes and a warm place to sleep. I'm thankful that I'm alive and healthy and live in a comparatively free country. I'm thankful for the travel and internship experiences I've had, for my degree from a fantastic college, and all the great times I've had there. I'm thankful for so many things I could probably not list them all here, but just one more, before I go. I'm thankful that I am not going anywhere near a store on Black Friday.
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