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10 Odd Things To Be Thankful For

In case you're put on the spot and can't think of what to say

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10 Odd Things To Be Thankful For

IThe holidays are upon us, and the infamous question is being asked. "What are you thankful for?". There are a million things to be thankful for, yet we all tend to answer with "family" or "friends". So here are a few things outside of the box. Things we should always be thankful for, not just during Thanksgiving.

1.) The Dollar Menu

The dollar menu saves lives, not literally, but it's fairly close. Weekly trips to Taco Bell and McDonald's are a necessity for any college student. The dollar menu provides us with the cheap junk food we need for the all nighter we are coming upon.

2.) Colors

Honestly though, how would life be without color? There are so many shades and hues of every color that we take for granted on a daily basis. All of the colors that make up the world, and even chartreuse, give light and wonder to our everyday surroundings. Without color the world would be 50 shades of gray and that's gross.

3.) Soap


We should be thankful for soap, perfume, lotion, and all things that smell heavenly. Although we may have a migraine after leaving Bath and Body Works because of all the strong scents, these things get rid of body odor and for that we should be forever grateful!

4.) Trees


Personally, I'm allergic to trees, but they give us oxygen so it evens out. They have beautiful colors in the fall to be thankful for and some bear fruit or pretty flowers in the spring. Sometimes we climb trees and sometimes we chop them down. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein pretty much sums up reasons to be thankful for trees.

5.) Polite People


This sounds simple and odd, but it truly is the little things. I am so appreciative for people that hold the door open when I am have my hands full and hearing "bless you" after a sneeze. It does not go unnoticed, bless you!

6.) Spell Check


Spell Check is a best friend when it comes to writing papers and emails. Spell Check is such a great tool for the little typos you miss. Auto correct, on the other hand, not so much. Auto correct does not fix my messages, it makes them confusing and weird.

7.) Fuzzy Socks


You think they are just a pair of socks, but no. Fuzzy socks are magical and they keep your feet warm and cozy. Also, they're like a dollar. It does not take a lot of money to get happiness, fuzzy socks will suffice.

8.) Google


we can have most questions answered within seconds of typing it into Google and that gets overlooked so often. there are so many things we can use Google for; directions, shopping, homework help, social media, figuring out who that actor is in the movie you are watching, and basically anything you can think of.

9.) Funny Memories


If nothing else you can always be thankful for the funny stories that you have from the past. Memories can always bring a smile to your face and those you shared it with.

10.) Really Amusing GIF's



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