I have a lot to be thankful for this year. Sometimes I’m too wrapped up in myself and my busy life to take the time to think about these things, but I promised myself I would slow down a bit today. Once I started this list, I couldn’t stop. I was amazed at how many things I came up with, both big and small. I could go on forever. It made me realize that even though life can be rough sometimes, I am very blessed and very loved.
I am thankful for both of my jobs.
I am thankful for my awesome coworkers.
I am thankful for my health.
I am thankful for my growing relationship with God.
I am thankful for my amazing, dorky, supportive family.
I am thankful for my friends, new and old.
I am thankful for the ability to travel.
I am thankful for being able to live on my own.
I am thankful for sunsets and sunrises.
I am thankful for music, video games, books, and movies.
I am thankful for my loving boyfriend and his family.
I am thankful for road trips and plane rides.
I am thankful for the way the sun shines through the trees in the evening.
I am thankful for live music/concerts.
I am thankful for Converse, skinny jeans, and big flannel shirts.
I am thankful for chocolate. All the chocolate.
I am thankful for fall and spring.
I am thankful for dogs, specifically my boy Sparky.
I am thankful for the Rooster Teeth community.
I am thankful for my internet friends.
I am thankful for Mac and cheese.
I am thankful for my church family.
I am thankful for the smell of freshly baked brownies.
I am thankful for a good night’s sleep.
I am thankful for Coca Cola.
I am thankful for hot showers and heated blankets.
I am thankful for The Office.
I am thankful for the beautiful mountains.
I am thankful for the Christmas season.
I am thankful for the bad days that seem like they will never end.
I am thankful for the days when I feel invincible.
And the list goes on and on. Whenever I’m feeling down or alone, I’m going to try my best to think back to this list and all the other things I have in my life that I probably take for granted. It truly is a wonderful life.
