The holidays are a very chaotic time. It is a time filled with yummy food and loved ones. Presents are handed around, and although presents are always exciting to receive, it is important to remember to be thankful for everything else too. Non-material things deserve just as much recognition as the presents you receive, and sometimes it is easy to let those things slip your mind. As the holidays come to an end, here are some of the other things I am thankful for this time of the year!
1. My educational opportunities
2. My parents
3. Laughter to the point of belly aches
4. My siblings
5. My health
6. My dog Louie
7. Kind strangers
8. My sorority sisters
9. Music
10. Spending time with loved ones
11. My job
12. The sound of children laughing
13. Making new friends (shout out to you Callie, Amy, Brea, and Shawna)
14. Being warm and cozy
15. Waking up today
16. Professors who are understanding
17. Netflix
18. My big Maddie
19. Soothing scents
20. My old friends who have stuck with me
21. New opportunities
22. Spontaneous decisions
23. Feeling loved
24. Getting to live in the state of Minnesota
25. The season of fall
26. Being creative
27. Younglife Capernaum
28. Not having to worry about when I will get my next meal
29. Feeling appreciated
30. Being able to be a sister in Alpha Xi Delta
31. My crazy cousins
32. Still having both of my grandmas and grandpas
33. Sunshine
34. Playing in the snow
35. My freedom
36. Glitter and everything sparkly
37. Being able to express myself in whatever way I would like to
38. Smiles from strangers
39. People who hold the door for me
40. Being treated as equal
41. People who listen
42. Having a good hair day
43. Being happy with where my life is at
44. Being able to come home while away at college
45. Taking pictures
46. Seeing people be inclusive towards people who have disabilities
47. My cozy bed
48. Having a strong support system
49. Making memories
50. Simply being alive
There are so many more things that could have been added to this list, and I'm sure your list is different than mine! Just remember, no matter what you receive this holiday season, nothing compares to the things that are given to you every day.