This year I was in Hong Kong during Thanksgiving and although they don't celebrate this holiday, I still wanted to take the time to write down all the little and big things that I have been blessed with and that I want to cherish. So here is a list of 125 different things that I am thankful for. I hope it brings you as much joy to read as it brought me to write.

These are the 125 different things that I'm thankful for this year:

1. To be in college

2. My mom

3. Phone calls with my boyfriend

4. Traveling to Hong Kong

5. Efficient transportation in cities

6. Friends

7. Avocado toast

8. Beach Sand

9. My Wetbrush

10. Having fresh drinking water

11. The ocean waves and the sounds they make

12. Watermelon

13. The ability to move

14. My health

15. God

16. Watching a $6 movie at the theater on Tuesdays

17. Inspiring teachers

18. The growth of my faith

19. FaceTime calls

20. Ben & Jerry's ice cream

21. Thrift shopping

22. 80 degree weather

23. A good white t-shirt

24. The sense of belonging

25. My sorority sisters

26. My camera

27. A wildflower field

28. Learning new editing skills

29. Sterling silver jewelry

30. Jamming to my favorite songs in the car

31. Getting an unexpected gift

32. Flip flops

33. The Snapchats I get from my younger brother

34. My kitty

35. Having my grandparents nearby while at school

36. Finding a new song on Spotify

37. Looking at aesthetic pleasing and cohesive pictures on social media platforms

38. Getting ice cream on a bad/ good day

39. Late night talks

40. The first day of snow

41. The lake during the summer

42. Sacramento's Jump bikes

43. My bible study group

44. A clean hotel room

45. A fun printed summer bikini

46. The feeling you get when doing something for others

47. Late night talks in the car

48. The little girl/ family I babysit for

49. My roommate

50. Getting my pictures printed

51. Seeing the fall leaves change

52. Wearing my boyfriend's hoodie when it's cold outside

53. Bonfires

54. Caring pumpkins with friends and families

55. Chatting with old friends

56. The encouragement and complement I get from friends and strangers

57. Boarding a plane

58. Trying Chinese street food (I love egg waffles and fried octopus)

59. Getting a card in the mail

60. Writing in my journal

61. When someone tells me they prayed for me

62. Motivational speakers (thanks Barry)

63. My dad

64. Camping in the summers

65. Getting free headphones on during a flight

66. Chewing green mint gum

67. Jeeping

68. When my boyfriend bring food to my work

69. Going to JRRC fitness classes (thanks Stephani and Tiffani)

70. Chatting with my grandma

71. Wearing lulu running shorts

72. The Lebanese food Stephani's mom makes

73. Being home on breaks

74. Going on day trips and adventures

75. Hiking Trips

76. Seeing a butterfly

77. A new necktie

78. When I get to dress up for class

79. Leaving a song on repeat

80. Seeing my dog the first time I get home

81. Midwest hospitality

82. Biking towns

83. Trying on clothing when shopping

84. Packing my suitcase

85. Hammocking

86. Driving a car when I get home from breaks

87. Eating a fresh warm baguette

88. A descriptive story

89. The sunsets

90. Sweating a after a workout

91. Antique stores

92. My phone GPS

93. Being lost with good company

94. Tahoe trips

95. The smell of chocolate chip cookies

96. Having a workout buddy

97. My brother

98. Adding memories to my memory box or journal

99. Date nights

100. To be able to write and read

101. Having a car full of gas

102. Downloading pictures

103. Coffee dates even though I'm not a big coffee drinker

104. Face masks and movie nights with girlfriends

105. Getting into the shower after a workout

106. Burning a CD

107. Swimming in the summer

108. Taking pictures

109. Christmas gift exchanges

110. Chocolate

111. Putting on sweats

112. Staying up late

113. Movie soundtracks

114. Gondola Rides

115. Skydiving with my boyfriend

116. Trips to Stinson beach

117. For our rights and freedom

118. For all the gifts and blessings God's given me

119. The feel when your stomach drops on a roller coaster

120. My computer glasses

121. A warm and cozy bed to get into

122. Looking at art and exploring museums

123. Exploring local Farmers markets

124. The relaxing feeling you have in a sauna or hot tub

125. For the endless love that pours out over me