In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I decided to make a list of 30 things that I am thankful for, one for each day of November. I have a lot to be thankful for.

1. My friends

The world is a lot brighter, happier, funnier, and easier with them by my side. Our jeans are as tight as our friendship, and I am thankful for that.

2. Siblings

3. Merry War Theatre Group

I learn something new everyday as an actor, and as a person from MWTG. I feel so humbled and honored to be apart of such a company that is so loving, caring, and home to some of the most remarkable people I will ever know. I don't have a big close family, and this is the next best thing. Each member is a true gem of the arts; who each go beyond the lines and the costumes, but bring something truly special to the stage. I am beyond thankful for them.

4. Theatre

I am thankful for theatre because we do shows about love, our life, and the human condition, and it's something worth to be thankful for to be apart of that experience.

5. My teachers

I am thankful for teachers that cared enough about education to teach it. I had teachers in high school, and Professors in college that taught me, and continue to teach me great things. Thank you for being a teacher and teaching me, I am beyond thankful for your teachings.

6. My College

I am grateful that I have a healthy environment where I can learn and be challenged. I can explore my passions more. I have conversations with Professors and fellow students about real life experiences where I can put my passions into practice. I am thankful for this opportunity to learn.

7. My animals

All you need is love..and a dog. I am thankful for all the beautiful four-legged friends that grace us with their existence.

8. My parents

I am thankful for my parents and all the lessons they have and continue to teach me. I am thankful for all the encouragement to pursue everything I ever dream of. I am thankful you let me mold myself, instead of you doing it for me. I am thankful for that freedom, and even more thankful for you both.

9. Books

I am thankful for books because they provide an escape. They allow me to go somewhere I would never be able to get without them. I read to know that I am not alone. Books are a wonderful thing, and I could not be more thankful for them.

10. My education

I am thankful for education because not everyone has such equal access to it as I do. I am thankful that I get to learn and think and discover the world around me.

11. Music

I am thankful for music because it makes my day just a bit more bearable, and entertaining.

12. Volunteer Work

I am thankful I get to dedicate my time to make the community just a bit brighter and better. I feel great when I have the opportunity to help someone. I am thankful I get to help people out in time of need, even if it is jsut one person.

13. My major

I did not start my college career with social work, but I am so thankful I found something I am truly passionate about. I am thankful I found a major that pushes me to my best, and something that makes me very excited for my future.

14. My rights

I am thankful for the rights I currently have in the United States as a woman. I can vote, own property, and receive an education. Not every woman has this leisure, so I am thankful for what I do have, but I will continue to push for equal rights for all.

15. My apartment

I am thankful for the roof over my head, not everyone has that.

16. My job

I am thankful I have a platform where I can rant, but also share incredible stories to the masses. I have a voice, and I am thankful I get to share it. I am thankful I am Editor in chief because I get to be apart of the magic of writing in myself and others. I am thankful for my fellow writers because their writing is magical and wonderful in every way, It is an honor to work with them, and I am so thankful to work with such magical people.

17. Harry Potter

I am thankful that I have found a book series that is always there to welcome me home. I am thankful that J.K. Rowling instilled my desire to be a writer, and helped me find the magic in my own writing.

18. Clean food and water

I am thankful for the easy access to clean food and water, not everyone has that.

19. Netflix

I am thankful for Netflix because I have access to a plethora of genres at the palm of my hand. I am thankful for all the documentaries, foreign, and classic movies that are on Netflix to keep me entertained and intrigued for hours on end.

20. My grandparents

I am thankful for my grandparents because I get to hear stories of the past and learn from them. I am thankful I get to have grandparents and hear old things and teach them new things.

21. NFB

I am thankful for NFB because I get to meet other people who are like me. I get to learn from them and fight for them and us to live authentically. I am thankful to know that I, and we, are not alone.

22. Traveling

I am thankful I get to travel and see my world and experience it. I am thankful I get to see what else is out there,

23. Photographs

I am thankful for photographs because they let me capture moments. I am thankful I get to keep the happiest times of my life in a simple picture. Photographs remind me to be thankful for what is in these photographs.

24. Coffee

I am thankful for coffee because it tones down my sass in the morning, and we should all be thankful for that.

25. My cousins

I am thankful for my cousins and kids because they remind me to stay young, be happy, and to not stress over everything.

26. Sunsets

I am thankful for sunsets because it reminds me of the beauty of the world.

27. The arts

I am thankful for the arts; dance, band, painters, artists, because they take me to places I would never think of going. I am thankful that they move me, make me think, and make me feel something.

28. Films

I am thankful for films because there is nowhere better to lose yourself than in film. You can be a character in any country in any time period. For two hours you can forget who you are and be who you dream. I am thankful I get to experience that and feel that.

29. People

I am thankful for people because every person teaches me something incredible. I am thankful I get to collaborate with people and love with people and share stories with people everyday.

30. You

If someone has not told you this already, I am thankful for you. I am thankful for you in my life, and thankful for you for reading this.