Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and I’m pretty stoked. I’d be more stoked if I liked turkey, but whatever. It’s still a day full of fun and family, AND I don’t have to be at work. So, in honor of the holiday that is known for counting the good things in your life, I’m going to do a list of 30 things I’m thankful for (in no particular order whatsoever). And here we go…
- My family. I know, I know, it’s totally cliché, but I really am thankful for them. They take care of me when I’m down and celebrate with me when I’m up. I’ve got some good people on my side.
- My best friend, Laura. You have friends and then you have the kind of friend who make you realize that everyone else is doing a halfway job at being friendly (I know that sounds odd, but whatever. This is my blog and I can sound odd if I want to). Laura is honestly the coolest person I’ve ever met, hands down. She’s honest, loyal, and really funny. I love her to pieces. Her husband Chuck is pretty awesome too (come on, the guy puts up with our debates about whether or not Zac Hanson is getting a divorce. Chuck is an angel).
- My dog, Pepper. She’s really cute.
- Whole Foods. I would starve to death without the gluten-free aisle.
- Coffee. I’m not a morning person. This beverage has saved countless lives.
- Skinny Jeans. I have a flat butt and skinny jeans celebrate that. Plus, my legs are really thin and it’s hard to find regular jeans that fit right.
- My super sweet guy friends. They are few and far between, but they remind me that not EVERY guy is a jerk. Most of them are, but a rare few are not.
- Toilet paper. I think we should all give thanks for that.
- My job. I would make a terrible homeless person. I’m not resourceful enough and would probably get stabbed to death within a week.
- Health insurance. Yes.
- Indoor plumbing.
- Not being married to that jerk. Seriously. I would be miserable and probably hate all mustaches and unicorns and I’d never publish a book because all my self-esteem would be completely gone (can you tell I’m really thankful about this one?).
- Gluten-free cupcakes at Sprinkles.
- My iphone. Now instead of pretending to text in an awkward situation, I can just play angry birds.
- Defensive drivers. If we all drove defensively, the world would be a friendlier place to live.
- Unlimited data. Now Nyan cat can fly all day long.
- Having a firm grasp on reality.
- Being a chick. I so could not be a dude.
- My hoody collection. I can stay warm all winter long.
- Flannel sheets. I think we can all agree on this one.
- Unicorns. The thought of them keeps me from saying things I should never say (if you have no idea why unicorns keep me from saying bad things, refer to post number 1).
- Hanson. I feel really young when I listen to their music.
- My scars. They serve as a great reminder that I can get through hard times and be okay. Plus, I think they’re really, really cool looking.
- Star Wars. Do I really need to explain this one? Light sabers, a Wookie, Hoth, Ewoks.
- My degree. I got to go to college and in a world where a majority of women are denied education, that’s a pretty big deal.
- My health. I know, you think I’m joking. Really though, besides having cancer and dealing with a completely worthless immune system, I’m doing really good. If I’m feeling down, I just think about the kids that spend their time in pediatric oncology. I’m not dying, I have all my parts, my life is good.
- Frozen Yogurt. When I’m feeling too fat to eat ice cream, froyo makes a dang good substitution.
- Chapstick. In this upcoming season of mistletoe and magic, my lips stay soft and pretty. Take that however you like.
- Home. It’s warm and safe, the place where I can kick back and relax.
- Hope. I know that’s a little bit of a stretch, but I’m thankful that I still have things I want to do before I get too old. I have hope that I will get published and people will enjoy what I have to say and I’ll be able to write as a means of self-support. And I’m thankful that I have that to look forward to.
So that’s my list. It’s not really funny or nerdy or interesting, but these are things I’m sincerely thankful for. In fact, this list should be a billion times longer because I have it really good, but no one would read a list of a billion things.
Happy Thanksgiving to anyone reading this. I’m thankful for you too. : )
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