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Why I'm Counting My Blessings

It's not Thanksgiving, but it's always a good time to give thanks.

Colleen Garrison

Sep 20, 2016

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Last weekend was 9/11, the 15th anniversary. With all of the innocent lives that were lost on that day, it made me reflect on my own life and see all of the blessing I have.

My Family

I am so thankful that I have a complete family because I know that some people are not as fortunate as myself and had to grow up without a mom or a dad in their life. I am blessed that I have a mother, a father, a brother, and a sister who all care for me. Not just my immediate family, but I am also grateful to have grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who are always there for me.

My Friends

I am so lucky to have the friends that I have. I would do anything for my friends and I believe that they would do the same for me. My friends are always there for me to vent to when something is going wrong. Whether you are a college friend, a hometown friend, an internet friend, or a friend from dance, I thank you for being a part of my life.

My Education

I am so happy that I am having the opportunity to attend college because I recognize that there are some people that are less fortunate than me and do not get that chance. When I look back on my education, I am also glad that I got to go to elementary school, middle school, and high school. In this country, it seems like a given to go to school when you are a kid, but in other countries children don't even get to go to elementary school and would do anything to be able to attend school which is why am thankful I have received 15+ years of schooling because some kids don't even get 1.

My Health

I am so fortunate that for my whole life I have grown up healthy. I have never had any major illnesses, I have never been hospitalized for an extended period of time and I am so blessed to be able to grow up enjoying my life and not having to worry about my health.

My Home

I realize how I am so lucky to be able to have a roof over my head at all times and always have food on the table at all meals. I have volunteered in the past at my local food pantry and see that even people in my own town sometimes wonder when is the next time they will get to eat (Shoutout to the Country Kids Food Pantry for always providing Washy with the food they need!).

These are just a couple of the blessing that I have in my life and I challenge you to think about in what ways you are blessed.

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Normal people wouldn't understand

1. Having time to nap between classes or at all.

2. Waking up 10 minutes before your class starts and making it there in time.

3. Making it to class in general

4. Only having to hit the snooze button three times.

5. When you didn't do the homework and the teacher decides not to collect it for that day.

6. Getting that "I'm sorry, but class is cancelled" email.

7. Finding a quiet seat in the library.

8. Actually enjoying a class and understanding all of the material.

9. Having a friend to eat lunch with.

10. Finishing an assignment before the due date.

11. When there is free food on campus.

Becuase of all things to be addicted to, you're addicted to making money.

1. You can't remember your last day off.

2. Whenever someone asks to hang out, you're working.

3. When you do see your friends, you're in a "treating mood."

4. You work so much you don't have time to spend the money you're making.

5. You're too tired to function when you aren't working.

6. Finally seeing your friends and having way too much to catch up on.

A summer well spent.

1. How to shower in less than 10 minutes.

2. Being comfortable sweating, like all the time.

3. The beauty of not wearing makeup.

4. Naps are essential for survival.

5. Even extreme extroverts need alone time.

6. How to remember names in a few short hours.

7. The freedom in sharing your faults.

8. Showering every day is not necessary.

9. Fake it til you make it.

10. Bugs are the enemy.

83% of my trends in college would have been shamed in high school.

1. Eat

2. Be seen running across campus

3. Sleep

4. Skip Class

5. Blurt out

6. Wear dresses

7. Wear Crocs

8.Run on 4 hours of sleep

9. Use a Laptop

10. Crying

Because smiling gives you wrinkles.

1. “When I first met you, I thought you were a b*tch.”

2. Somebody asks you if you’re mad at them at least once a day.

3. You always look unamused. Even when you are very amused.

4. Anna Wintour is your spirit animal.

5. You are never approached by people who are tabling on campus.

6. You have to practice smiling before you get your photo taken.

7. The word “judgmental” is thrown at you on the daily.

8. You make people visibly uncomfortable in section by glancing at them.

9. Your parents thought that this was just part of a teenage phase, but this is actually just your face.

10. Your face could get you out of jury duty.

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