For the past couple weeks I have been up to my elbows in school work, so I have not had much time to focus on making these posts. I thought to myself it would be better to wait until I had more time and inspiration, so here we are. Since it is Thanksgiving break I decided to dedicate this post to what I am thankful for and how the start of the holiday season is going so far.

As my Junior year has progressed I have never been so busy in my life. My time management skills have really been put to the test. Managing classes, living on my own, school clubs, sorority life, work, a social life, and my life back home has covered up my day to day schedule. I have learned to start to say no to things and cut out what I can to not completely run myself down. Due to my crazy schedule I have not been able to do all the things I have wanted to or just have leisure time like I once had. I don't get to see or talk to my family or friends as much as I use to as well. It has taken a toll on me, but I have also learned how amazing the people in my life are. No matter how busy my life gets and though we may not have as much time for hanging out or talking like we once had, it is like nothing has ever changed. I could not be more thankful for people who continue to love me no matter what.

While this break has been busy already with not much of a break from school work or the stress of life, it has been nice to be back in my home town with familiar faces and places around me and have most of my loved ones within a few miles distance. It all seems so perfect, but one thing still seems to be missing. With that being said, anyone who knows me knows that I have been dating a guy for a few months who has become a big part of my life. He is from London, England and for the Thanksgiving holiday break my mom and I took him to the Atlanta airport this past Sunday for him to fly home and see his family. I am not a sappy person, nor is he, but we both cried as we went to live separate lives for some days. For the last few months we have spent most every day together and I could not ask for a better person to spend my time with. I know it seems crazy to say that after only a few months in, but you can learn a lot about a person in that type of setting. I am thankful for the time spent with him. It is a bit sad to not be able to celebrate the holidays together, but nothing makes me happier than seeing him enjoy being home with his family.

As I sit and evaluate what I am thankful for during this Thanksgiving break I am filled with gratitude of all the wonderful people and things I have going on for me currently, but there is some negatives as well. I can't help but wish I could spend it with my Granddaddy who is no longer with us. I will never forget the last Thanksgiving holiday I was able to spend with him. I have a lot to be thankful for this year and I just felt like sharing.