With the Thanksgiving holiday spirit in the air, I wanted to share a few of the things that I am thankful for this year:
1. My Family
I am a huge family person, and even though mine is crazy and there is always some drama going on, I couldn't imagine life without them. We come together during the hard times, and we help each other out. My family is my support system, they keep me grounded and they build me up. Though this was the first Thanksgiving I spent without my parents, I was still with family, and that made it okay. I love my family and I am so thankful for each and every one of them.
2. My Friends
My friends, oh how I love my friends. I am seriously so blessed for the friends I have in my life. They are always there for me, whether they are near or far, and they always have my back. My friends pick me up when I am down and they make me feel like I am enough. They keep me sane in a world that is going insane, and I honestly don't know what I would do without them. I am so thankful for all of my friends, new and old, and I wish I could do more to show them how blessed I am to have them in my life.
3. My Faith
Whether you are a believer or not, I am thankful for my faith in Christ. My faith is what keeps me from the darkest of days because I always have a light shining within. Whenever things go bad, i look for the positive and tell myself that everything is going to be okay, trust in God's plans. Better days are ahead. If it wasn't for my faith, I would probably be a pessimist instead of an optimist, so I'm thankful for all the light it has brought into my life.
4. My dog
I wouldn't be an obsessed dog-lover if I wasn't thankful for my side kick.
5. My Sorority
Joining Gamma Phi Beta this year was one of the best things that I have done. I am surrounded by strong women who accept me for who I am. I never felt secure about who I was and how I appeared until they helped show me that I am more than other people's opinions of myself. I am so thankful for all of my sisters and all that Gamma Phi Beta has brought to me.
Though Thanksgiving is over, I think it is important to remember that we should be thankful for all that we have every single day, and not just on one day. We should constantly be reminding the people in our lives that we love them and that we are happy to have them experiencing life beside us. Spread the good vibes!
