1. The fact that we're college students
People all over the world could only hope to have an education like the one we receive here in the United States, and are willing to risk anything to get it. We often like to talk about how much we "hate" college, and want to drop out at the first whim of a challenge, but know we never will. It's easy to forget just how thankful we should be that we have the education we are receiving now.
2. A roof over our heads
Dorm life sucks, but a dorm could be the equivalent to a nice hotel to a homeless family, or people who have no choice but to call shacks their humble abode. Your bed is tiny and the people in your hall may be the biggest slobs you've ever met, but we have to remember how lucky we are just to have a roof over our heads.
3. Food readily avaiable with the swipe of an ID
Yes, dinning hall food isn't world class, but it's far better than going to bed, or waking up with nothing at all.
4. Our closest friends
Friends that you call family, that will be real with you whether you like it or not. We can't forget to thank them for being there for us, and be thankful we have this life to share with them.
5. Fresh, clean air to breathe
Something we take for granted easily. Keeping the air clean is important, and the fact that we have clean air is something we must remember to be thankful for.
6. Clothes on our bodies and shoes on our feet
We can spend countless dollars on new clothes, whether it's from our Greek organization or just from a shopping spree at the mall. Some people don't have the ability to do that, and hardly have a scrap of clothing to give them warmth. Instead of buying more clothes, we should try donating the clothes and shoes we never wear to those who could really need it.
7. Family who would do anything for us
Family is blood. They'll be there for you throughout the best and worst moments in life, and we have to remember they won't be there forever, so we have to make every moment special and treasured.
8. Freedom of speech
The fact that I can write this and not be persecuted for it is something I take for granted on the daily. We can say what we want when we want without worry we'll get in massive trouble for saying it. We have to use our freedom of speech, among other things, to benefit those who cannot speak.
9. Laughter
Laughter is so precious. Always remember to be thankful we can laugh without worry.