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30 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving.

Be thankful everyday, not just on Thanksgiving.

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30 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving.

It's that time of the year again, turkey day aka Thanksgiving is this week! Here's a list of 30 things to be thankful for this Holiday.

1. You woke up today.

You were given another chance at life, that itself should be something you're thankful for everyday.

2. Good health.

Even if your health isn't 100%, it could be worse.. Just be thankful.

3. Your parents.

They were the ones who brought you onto this Earth.

4. Good friends.

Life without good friends, wouldn't be good at all.

5. Having a home.

Whether you live in a mansion or a tent, having a place to call home is something to be thankful for.

6. Having money in the bank.

Whether it's $1,000 or just a few coins, that makes you richer than most people on Earth.

7. An education.

Many people go without an education, be thankful for schools and teachers.

8. Laughter.

A world without laughter, would be a world of pain. Laughter is the best medicine.

9. Clean water.

Many people lack access to clean water, be thankful if you're fortunate enough to have it.

10. Sunshine

The sun's warmth can brighten any day.

11. Love.

Imagine a world without the ability to love.

12. Kindness of strangers.

Between holding doors, and paying for your coffee, be thankful for a strangers kindness.

13. Holidays.

Anytime we celebrate, we should be thankful.

14. Eyesight.

Whether you need glasses or you don't, be thankful for your vision.


15. Employment.

Whether you work at a pizza shop or a law office, be thankful you have a job.


16. Diversity.

Life would be boring without diversity.


17. Ability to learn.

We have endless potential.


18. Others willing to teach.

How will we learn if there is no one to teach us?


19. Music.

Turn the volume up, and get lost in your favorite song.


20. Oceans.

The creatures in the ocean are mystical looking, it's breath taking the life that lives under water.


21. Creativity.

To be able to create things like drawings, music, clothes, etc is beautiful.


22. Blankets.

I just love being all cozy wrapped in a blanket.


23. Books.

Because who doesn't love to get lost in a new story?


24. Sibling bonds.

There's no other bond that's quite the same.


25. Netflix.

Rainy day? Netflix. Bad day? Netflix. Lonely? Netflix. Date? Netflix and chill.


26. Cameras.

To capture all the little moments in life to look back on, one day.


27. Sunsets.

Those little moments of "awe" at the sky and how it can change into a beautiful color(s) right before your eyes.


28. Yearbooks.

Want a blast from the past? Want to see how much your friends have grown? Pull out an old yearbook!


29. Comfort food.

Because who doesn't want mac 'n cheese on a bad day?


30. Concerts.

There's honestly no better feeling than being surrounded by people who share a love of music, and to be able to hear your favorite songs played live.

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