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12 Things I'm Thankful For This Year

I have so many things in my life to be thankful for.

RussellRickett

Nov 14, 2018

Towson University

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I'm not a fan of Thanksgiving, but I am a fan of saying what I'm thankful for. I'm thankful for so many things, but I only had so much room here, so here's 12 things I'm incredibly thankful I have in my life.

My Fraternity

Phi Mu Alpha - Sigma Tau Chapter

I've never felt more at home than when I'm with my brothers. I know I can always rely on them, and they'll always have my back. I've met some of my closest friends through Phi Mu Alpha, and I'm so grateful for everything this organization has done for me. I wouldn't trade my fraternity for anything.

My Friends

Phi Mu Alpha - Sigma Tau Chapter

My friends are my family, and although we have falling-outs and petty fights, I love them with my whole heart. Some I've known since I was a toddler, some I've only known a couple months, but I love them all. I know people who I've only been friends with for a short time that I'm closer to than people I've known my whole life. Regardless, I love all of my friends, and I'm so glad they're all in my life.

My Big

Phi Mu Alpha - Sigma Tau Chapter

I've known my big since our freshman year of college, but we've grown so much closer since we became big and little. He's been there for me through my highs and really low lows, and he's stuck with me through it all. I will never be able to explain to him just how much he means to me and how much he's done for me. I love him an incredible amount. Thank you, Daniel Hershman. For everything.

My Band

The Towson University Marching Band is the entire reason I'm in college. I fell in love with the TUMB when I saw them in 2014 and decided right then that I wanted to go to Towson, so I could be in the marching band. Coming to Towson has opened so many doors for me and has helped set me up for a great future. The low brass section is my home away from home, and I'm so thankful to them for welcoming me with open arms.

My Apartment

I am so grateful to have a roof over my head. I started off this semester without a place of my own, and I was sleeping on my friend's couch (thanks Morgan) while I tried to figure out a permanent living situation. Thankfully, I was able to find an apartment. Never again will I take for granted having my own space and a place to lay my head at night.

My Pets

I have two cats, Mona and Jasmin, and they are my entire world. If I'm having a bad day, I can just go lay on the couch with them, and everything is okay. They don't care if I failed an exam or I forgot to do my homework. They just care that I'm warm, and I love them, and sometimes, it's nice to have that simplicity. I love them very, very much, and I'm very thankful to have them in my life.

My Stability

I have a roof over my head, food in my pantry, money in my bank account, a pillow to lay my head on, and friends who have my back when I fall on hard times. Sometimes I forget how lucky I am. I have problems in my life, of course, but there are so many people who don't have food or a place to call home. I am so thankful for the things in my life that are stable and consistent.

My Job

For a long time, I was pulling my hair out over money issues. I had no money, and I was constantly begging my mom to transfer money so I could buy food or gas. Now that I have a job, I'm more financially stable, and I'm not losing my mind every day over whether I should eat or get to campus to get my degree. I am so thankful that I work with such amazing people, and that I finally have a job after going so long without one.

My Audience

Whether or not they're friends of mine, I appreciate everyone who clicks on my articles and reads my work. Writing is what I want to do for the rest of my life, so for so many people to support my work means a lot to me. If no one read my articles, I wouldn't be on the Odyssey for much longer, and I would probably be questioning my validity as a writer even more than I am now.

My Resilience

I have faced a lot of hardships in my life. Through everything that has been thrown my way, I have persevered. It would have been so easy to just buckle and give up, but I stayed strong. I may have had moments of weakness, but I stuck it out and stayed living. I am so incredibly proud of myself for continuing to live even though the difficulties in my life have made me want to do otherwise at times.

My Love

I have been hurt many, many times, but despite all of the pain, I have continued to love deeply and passionately. I have so much love in my heart. In a world full of so much hate and so much pain, holding onto love is an incredible thing. I am so thankful that I have a pure heart still regardless of how much hate I experience.

My Perspective

Think about your perspective. Each and every one of us has experienced entirely different things in our lives. Even the smallest things, combined with everything else we experience, adds up to create an entirely unique perspective. I am so thankful for my unique perspective and that I have the opportunity to share that perspective with other people.

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12 Things I'm Thankful For This Year

I have so many things in my life to be thankful for.

My Fraternity

My Friends

My Big

My Band

My Apartment

My Pets

My Stability

My Job

My Audience

My Resilience

My Love

My Perspective

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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