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Aug 09, 2016

In our busy lives it's extremely easy to forget to say a simple "Thank You" to some very important people. "Thank You" is one of those sayings you should never get tired of using.

1. Your Parents

The people/person who taught you to say the two simple words that will stay in your vocabulary for the rest of your life, are the people who don't receive as much thanks as they should. Every once in a while, there's no harm in giving your parents a hug and telling them how thankful you are for all they have done for you, because they have made immense sacrifices for you to be where you are today. I guarantee those two words, that your parents introduced you to so long ago, will brighten their day in the best possible way.

2. God

This may not apply to everyone, but if you do belong to a religion, then whoever you worship/follow etc, it's also important to thank them however you need to. Whether its in prayer, song, or ritual its always freeing to take a moment and thank that higher being for blessing you with the life that you live. Personally, I believe that those 'thank yous' do not go unnoticed so say them as often as you can.

3. Your siblings

These are the people that you bicker with the most and even dislike most of the time, but at the end of the day, you know that they will always love you and you will always love them. Be the bigger person and throw them a thanks for that time they didn't throw you under the bus in front of your parents or when they also folded your laundry along with theirs, because they did not have to make any of those decisions to help you out.

4. Your best friend

There are so many reasons to thank your best friend. Thank them for dealing with your weirdness. Thank them for making you laugh and for being there when you needed them the most. A small thank you can go a long way in a friendship.

5. Yourself!

This may sound a little odd, but thank yourself! Whether you're in a really strong time in your life or you've hit rock bottom, thank yourself for all your successes, all your failures and everything in between. By thanking yourself and appreciating everything that you do, you are taking a huge leap to loving yourself and being the happiest you that you can be.

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2. God

3. Your siblings

4. Your best friend

5. Yourself!

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Here are just a few of those things.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

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