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17 Things I'm Thankful For

There's never a bad time to count your blessings.

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17 Things I'm Thankful For
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Thanksgiving may be over, but there's never a bad time to count your blessings! Here's a list of some things in my life that I'm thankful for!

1. Books.

Ask anyone that knows me, I'm obsessed with books. My friends tease me about being a "book collector" since I haven't read even half of what's found on my shelves. Hey, I'm getting there!

2. Writing.

I'm super grateful that I took Creative Writing 1 in community college. Otherwise, I wouldn't be here writing for the wonderful Odyssey community! Writing is so appealing to me because it's open-ended. You can create anything and make a little part of the universe yours.

3. Feelings.

My personality type is INFJ, and that means my life is highly driven by experiences and feelings. I want to live life to the fullest and feel all the feels. Socrates once said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." Get out there, make mistakes, feel things, and then reflect; that's life.

4. Dogs.

They're fluffy...they're cute...they're warm! What else do you need?

5. Family.

No matter what life throws at you, the fam is always there.

6. Friends.

#SQUADGOALS! These guys are the family that you get to choose!

7. Food.

Yeah, food is "fuel for our bodies." Awesome. It also tastes really good!

8. Art.

My mom and I recently discovered a new hobby that we can pursue together--painting ceramics! Last week we painted little Christmas trees! I'm thankful that we found an experience to enjoy together and make something we'll both have forever.

9. Music.

One of the most beautiful parts of life is music. I've discovered that there's a song out there for every moment in life, even if you're just sitting on a park bench.

10. Poetry.

My honest to goodness one true love. Friends, I would not be writing to you today if it weren't for this beautiful art form called free verse poetry. It's unlike any other sort of expression; filling blank pages with words that set you free and allow you to bare your soul.

11. Post Malone.

The hair! The grills! His music is catchy, and he doesn't take himself too seriously. We need more people like Post Malone.

12. Netflix.

Thank you, Netflix, for capitalizing on modern society's need for instant gratification. Binge watching entire seasons within an 8-12 hour span is arguably one of the most precious human experiences!

13. Maria Bamford.

I can't stop singing this woman praises! She's ridiculous in the best way possible. If you don't know who she is, please watch Lady Dynamite on Netflix when you need a laugh!

14. NBA Basketball.

An entirely different form of entertainment in its own right, the NBA is non-stop action and drama--especially during the Playoffs and Finals. Basketball will always be my favorite sport; it's a part of who I am.

15. Philadelphia Flyers.

I'm a fairly new hockey fan and I went to my first game last week (Thanks, Mom!). This sport is LIT! I don't remember the last time I've screamed so loud when my team scored at a sporting event.

16. Freedom.

One thing's for sure: I wouldn't be able to enjoy any of these fantastic blessings without the freedom that my country has given me. As divided as we may seem, I'm so thankful to be an American.

17. God.

I'm ending this list with the most important blessing in my life. From the air that I breathe, my able body, my working mind, and everything else, I wouldn't have any of it if it weren't for the grace of God.

Today and every day, remember to count your blessings, and stay thankful!

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