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42 Little Things To Be Thankful For

Holding hands? Yes. Beyoncé? Yes! Toilet paper? Yes, even that!

Taylor Dragani

Nov 21, 2017

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Ahh Thanksgiving...a time to reflect on our past year. Time to take a step back and think about what we're truly grateful for. Family, friends, pets, significant others...all of those are so important to many of us. We can also reflect on the things we may take for granted like a stable roof over our heads, having a car, food in our bellies, or a school to go to.

However, there are some things you might not have thought of during this thankful season. We don't always have to be looking at the biggest parts of life; it's okay to enjoy and be thankful for the little things! I curated a list of what unconventional things people are thankful for from myself, friends, family, and fellow Odyssey writers!

I am thankful for...

1. “Cameras for capturing the moments you never want to forget.” -Lauren S.

2. “When someone leaves an extra roll of toilet paper when one is running out.” -Ashley L.

3. Leather jackets

4. Sparkly gel pens

5. “Beyoncé. She’s Beyoncé. What else is there to tell?” -Ray L.

6. “Professors who are helpful when things in your life start to get in the way of schoolwork.” -Me

7. Flowers

8. “My bed. It’s comfy and it’s a good place to relax.” -Doug H.

9. Ibuprofen

10. Flannels

11. “People who hold the door for others because some of these college kids see you coming and still let the door close in your face.” -Lauren M.

12. "Hot guys in general." -Christina B.

13. Grilled cheese

14. “Eyes so we can find the beauty in this crazy world we live in.” -Lauren R.

15. “Dry shampoo because I can sleep in a few extra minutes." -Anna G.

16. Books

17. Puns

18. "Holding hands." -My Dad

19. Sparknotes

20. Coffee

21. Stretchy pants

22. “P!nk because she showed me it’s okay for girls to have short hair.” -Amber R.

23. Chapstick

24. “My beard because it makes me look good and makes me feel good.” -Jack D.

25. Apple pie

26. “Tacos and ice cream. They give me life.” -Meghean D.

27. “Wrinkly dogs.” -TJ D.

28. “All the pieces of paper that didn’t give me papercuts.” -Caroline S.

29. “Scarves and lipstick because I can look suitable for work/going out in public with minimal effort.” -My Mom

30. Post Malone

31. Poetry

32. “Brady Skjei!” -Alexis L.

33. Girls who support each other instead of dragging each other down.

34. “Having friends who make Spongebob references with you.” -Ray L.

35. “Phone repair kiosks at the mall for when your screen gets shattered.” -Natasha T.

36. “Heated blankets because I get cold easily.” -Sara C.

37. Paint

38. “Fuzzy socks to keep my feet warm in the winter!” -Hannah F.

39. “Target because, well, it’s Target. This needs no explanation.” -Lauren R.

40. “Tattoos because they are great for self-expression.” -Caroline S.

41. Headphones

42. "Morning baths with my favorite bath bombs. And my Lush employee discount!" -Ashton F.

What unconventional things are YOU thankful for?

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42 Little Things To Be Thankful For

Holding hands? Yes. Beyoncé? Yes! Toilet paper? Yes, even that!

I am thankful for...

1. “Cameras for capturing the moments you never want to forget.” -Lauren S.

2. “When someone leaves an extra roll of toilet paper when one is running out.” -Ashley L.

3. Leather jackets

4. Sparkly gel pens

5. “Beyoncé. She’s Beyoncé. What else is there to tell?” -Ray L.

6. “Professors who are helpful when things in your life start to get in the way of schoolwork.” -Me

7. Flowers

8. “My bed. It’s comfy and it’s a good place to relax.” -Doug H.

9. Ibuprofen

10. Flannels

11. “People who hold the door for others because some of these college kids see you coming and still let the door close in your face.” -Lauren M.

12. "Hot guys in general." -Christina B.

13. Grilled cheese

14. “Eyes so we can find the beauty in this crazy world we live in.” -Lauren R.

15. “Dry shampoo because I can sleep in a few extra minutes." -Anna G.

16. Books

17. Puns

18. "Holding hands." -My Dad

19. Sparknotes

20. Coffee

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22. “P!nk because she showed me it’s okay for girls to have short hair.” -Amber R.

23. Chapstick

24. “My beard because it makes me look good and makes me feel good.” -Jack D.

25. Apple pie

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27. “Wrinkly dogs.” -TJ D.

28. “All the pieces of paper that didn’t give me papercuts.” -Caroline S.

29. “Scarves and lipstick because I can look suitable for work/going out in public with minimal effort.” -My Mom

30. Post Malone

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33. Girls who support each other instead of dragging each other down.

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35. “Phone repair kiosks at the mall for when your screen gets shattered.” -Natasha T.

36. “Heated blankets because I get cold easily.” -Sara C.

37. Paint

38. “Fuzzy socks to keep my feet warm in the winter!” -Hannah F.

39. “Target because, well, it’s Target. This needs no explanation.” -Lauren R.

40. “Tattoos because they are great for self-expression.” -Caroline S.

41. Headphones

42. "Morning baths with my favorite bath bombs. And my Lush employee discount!" -Ashton F.

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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

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

1. What do you do for a living?

2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

4. What's your favorite television show?

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