Thanksgiving is a time all about giving thanks to all of the things we have been blessed with. Many of us are blessed with wonderful possessions, but Thanksgiving to me is more about letting those you love know how special they are to you, and how grateful you are to them. As we enter the holiday season, here are just a few things I am thankful for.

1. My Friends

Friends are one of life's greatest blessings. They are there for all the best memories, and there to be a shoulder to cry on in the worst. Whether you have one friend or a hundred friends, friends are always someone good to have around during the holidays.

2. My Family

The holidays are filled with many family gatherings. Whether or not you have a whole herd of extended family at Thanksgiving dinner or just your immediate family, it's always good to have the people you love the most near. The holidays for us college students means getting to go home for breaks, and while we may say that we are just excited to be home for the food, we are also counting down the days in which we get to see our family. We can't wait to finally have a home-cooked meal, but we also can't wait to walk through the door and see our dad's face light up when he sees us, and hug our mom around the neck as she squeezes us tightly.

3. My Dog

Dogs are such amazing creatures. They may run into walls and poop everywhere, but nothing makes me happier than to see my dog run at me full force when I come home. Because as we are getting older, so are they, and owning a dog is such an incredible blessing. There is nothing quite like petting and running around with your dog to get you in a good mood.

4. My Hometown

A lot of people say that living in a small town is a curse, but that's not the case at all. There's something satisfying about going to the grocery store and knowing most of the people there, or being asked how college is going by people who have seen you grow up your whole life. Living in a small town is a blessing for many reasons, and I absolutely adore my hometown.

5. My Possessions

Everything that I own has come from all of the hard work my parents have put into creating such an amazing life for me. I have so many possessions that I am thankful for, including the roof I live under and the clothes on my back.

There are so many wonderful things to be thankful for. An infinite number of things. This time of year is all about giving thanks to the people that mean the most to us, and I have been so incredibly blessed with all the things in my life.