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11 Things To Be Thankful For Even Though 2017 Was Awful

2017 wasn't ALL bad!

Hailee Crawford
Nov 22, 2017
Austin Peay State University
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11 Things To Be Thankful For Even Though 2017 Was Awful
Hailee Crawford

Let’s face it guys, 2017 wasn’t the best year for many of us. There have been so many crazy things going on in the world that it would take all of 2018 to outline them all. However, even though 2017 was a regulation awful year, there are still many things to be thankful for.

Here is a list of just a few things that I’m grateful for, even though 2017 was awful.

1. Thanksgiving Break

I don’t know about you, but a 5-day weekend is my idea of paradise.

2. Christmas Break

Don’t act like this month isn’t your favorite month of the year. No class and the possibility of snow.

3. The end of the semester

You’ve worked your tail off for 9 weeks and now it’s time to relax! Thank goodness for Netflix and Hot Chocolate to help you get over the stress of finals

4. Family

After a long semester surrounded by my fellow students, I am always so happy to be back home with my family relaxing. There’s no place like home!

5. Friends

Yes, 2017 may have been a pain, but we wouldn’t have made it through without each other! You can’t deny that even bad times are fun when you are surrounded by people making you laugh

6. Pets

Specifically, for me, this is my pup. Nothing warms one’s heart quite like a floppy-eared BFF that’s always waaay too excited to see you.

7. Peppermint Mochas

Starbucks’s best drink. Hands down. Don’t @ me.

8-13. Starbucks Other Holiday Drinks

Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Chestnut Praline Chai Tea Latte, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Eggnog Latte, Gingerbread Latte... Yeah.

14. An End to Dorm Life

While roommates are fun, it’s always nice to be back home with a real kitchen and being able to eat food that isn’t cooked in a microwave is always a plus.

15. Laundry

Honestly, there’s just something about your laundry when it’s washed at home vs when you wash it in the dorm washers. It always smells better and it always feels softer.

16. FOOD!

We all know the best part about the end of the year is the unadulterated amounts of delicious food we all get to eat. Honestly, I think we all just make ourselves hungry all year so we can really enjoy holidays like Thanksgiving.

17. It’s Almost Over

The thing we are most grateful for in 2017 is that it’s almost over! Here’s hoping that 2018 brings us all happiness and good fortune!

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