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
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
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?
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