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5 Things I Am Grateful For

Giving thanks to things that have impacted my life.

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With Thanksgiving being last week, I thought it would be nice to write about what I am grateful for. Sometimes we go through life not giving the thanks people deserve. With this piece, I'm going to give my thanks to people who had a major impact on my life, and who have taught me valuable life lessons.

1. Family

I am very grateful and proud to have a family like mine. My providing parents have allowed to have tools that some kids don't have. They continue to push me on my quest for knowledge and following my passions. I am thankful for my grandparents who send me nice words of encouragement and making me goodies (they also slip in a twenty from time to time). My brother, whom I grew up with and had an amazing childhood with. Can't wait for the winter break so we can run through Gears 4 together. Of course, I am grateful for my two puppies, Bella and Nylah, who bring nothing but excitement to the house.

2. Friends

I am thankful for high school friends, and college friends I have met so far at Bridgewater State. I had the opportunity of meeting up with my high school friends over break and it was like we never left the lunch table. We were joking with each other the whole time and made me reminisce of the high school days. To my college friends, thank you for making college a fun social experiment for me. My time on campus has been a blast so far and can't wait to see what else is in store.

3. Books

Where would we be without books! I love to read books when I have the time. Recently, I have been reading a lot of philosophy to challenge how I view things but soon I will be heading back to fiction, non-fiction, and historical. There is nothing like getting cozy on a rainy day and reading a good book.

4. My Environment

As much as I don't like a lot of the things that goes on in America, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. We are probably the most secure country on the planet with our military. I am grateful I don't have to see war outside my house, famine, or people dying. I am grateful to live somewhere where I can accomplish my goals and become who I want to be.

5. The Changing Of The Seasons

There is nothing like the changing of the seasons. I think New England is the best place to experience the changes of the seasons. I cannot stand the winter here. I love to watch the snow fall but it is an absolutely pain to shovel. I thrive in the summer time where the days are longer and it is hot. When it gets insanely hot, nothing is better than taking a day trip to the cape and relaxing by the beach.




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