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"Home" for the Holidays

What I am thankful for

Dec 11, 2017

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Even though Thanksgiving has passed, I believe that the holiday season in its entirety is a time to be thankful. As I have gotten older, what I am thankful for has become less tangible, and this change in my thinking has helped me become a more thoughtful person. Here are just a few of the "things" that I am thankful for this season.

1. My family

My family is always my number one! While we may argue and annoy each other sometimes, we always have each other's backs, and I cannot imagine life without them. Now that my brother and I are both away at college, the time spent with my siblings is especially treasured.

2. My friends

Coming to college, I have made some of the best friends I have ever had. I am thankful for all the friends I met in the beginning of college, those I met along the way, and the experiences we have shared together. I am particularly thankful for my amazing roommates who are always there to laugh, cry, and spend hours talking about anything on our minds!

I am always so very thankful for my friends at home and my best friend who I have known since I was a baby. As people change and time goes on, the ones who have stayed matter most, and you know who you are. <3

3. Nature

Every season is so lovely, and in New Jersey, I am fortunate enough to experience all of them! Whether I am at school or at home, I always love experiencing the variety of seasons and beauty of nature around me.

4. My health

I am thankful for my wellbeing and health. As I have been battling tendinitis in my ankle, I am thankful for being healthy otherwise and overcoming this hurdle.

Thank you to everyone and everything that makes my life so wonderful. "Home" is less about the things and more about the people and memories that make it so special.

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