With the holidays just around the corner, it's important to remember to keep the thanks in Thanksgiving. Below, are a composition of life's simple pleasures that we don't cherish nearly as much as we should.

1. Your family.

The only people who will love you unconditionally, even if it doesn’t always feel that way. At the end of the day, no matter how much you may fight, these are the people that are going to be there for you, always.

2. Your friends.

Similarly to family, they will always love and support you. Remember: they don’t HAVE to be in your life, they CHOOSE to because of their appreciation for you as a person.

3. DOGS.

No matter how bad of a day you’re having or how poor of a mood you’re in, dogs will always be there to try and lick your face :).

4. You can read this.

You have the eyesight to read what this says, and although we often take our vision for granted it is something to be appreciated.

5. Somebody loves you.

I don’t know who -- maybe your mom, dad, brother, sister, friend, girl/boyfriend -- but I promise that somewhere, someone cares deeply about you.

6. You have internet connection.

20% of Americans still don’t have internet access, an almost unimaginable number considering how quintessential it has become to our everyday lives.

7. You are safe.

Although I don’t know the exact circumstances of your current situation, I think it’s safe to assume that if you have time to read an online blog like this one, then you definitely aren’t fleeing from a corrupt government or struggling to get by in a third world country.

8. Anything that makes you laugh.

Whether it’s a funny video or a well-executed joke, be grateful for whatever brings you those fleeting few seconds of bliss where you’re laughing so hard that the stress of the day escapes your mind.

9. Food.

McDonald’s, Five Guys, Qdoba, Outback, Sonic...

10. Really good books.

Not everyone reads, but for those who do I think we can all agree that finding a book provides a sort of indescribable satisfaction that can’t be found elsewhere.

11. Your health.

With the global spread of diseases, being fortunate enough to remain healthy is one of most basic but important reasons to be thankful.

12. The roof over your head.

Your home is your safe haven; it protects you from the elements of the outside world, both literally and figuratively. After all, there’s no place like home.

13. Great movies.

You know those movies you can watch over and over and not grow tired of it?

14. Water.

I think you already know how much of an issue access to clean water is, so I won’t belabor the point any further.

18. Your bed.

There’s no better feeling than cuddling up under your blankets after a long day of work.

19. Restaurants that deliver.

Let’s face it- we all have those days where we don’t want to cook but don’t particularly want to go out, either.

20. You’re alive.

Put your hand over your chest. Do you feel that? The beating? That’s your heart, because you are alive and you are here and that is wonderful.