Around this time last year, I debunked some common myths about Thanksgiving, going into its not-so-great history and maybe ruining some people's love of turkey and pumpkin pie.

This year, though, thankfulness is much needed.

People have been calling 2016 one of the worst years ever. While I wouldn't call it the worst year in all of history, the negativity has certainly been felt by everyone, including myself.

Because of this, I decided to compile a list of things that I'm thankful for in no particular order.

1. Friends

2. Family

3. My dog

4. My friends' dogs

5. Dogs in general

6. Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

7. The pitter patter of rain on glass windows

8. Being cocooned in soft blankets on chilly days

9. A good cup of peppermint tea

10. Star Trek

11. Emotional gum commercials

12. Spicy ramen

13. "Hamilton: An American Musical"

14. The satisfying feeling of receiving and tearing open a long-awaited package

15. The ability to learn

16. The Internet

17. The beauty of art in all its forms

18. Being able to be productive

19. Being able to be lazy

20. Being able to be passionate about something

21. My mom's cooking

22. Music that makes me cry

23. The ability (and opportunity) to write

24. The smell of freshly mown grass

25. The idealism of superheroes

26. A diverse world that constantly challenges me to better myself

27. Yogurtland

28. Caffeinated chocolate (yes, it does exist!)

29. That brief sensation of floating after a plane takes off

30. When happiness quite literally warms your heart

What are you thankful for?