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Why I'm Thankful this Thanksgiving

And hopefully, you're thankful for some of the same reasons too.

Raven Rentas
Nov 20, 2016
Syracuse University
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It's always important to keep in mind everything that you are appreciative of. With everything that is happening in the world, it can sometimes be difficult to just stop and reflect on all that is going well in your life. Far too much of the time people are so preoccupied with menial problems that they forget about what truly matters. With Thanksgiving comping up this Thursday, it's a great time to remind yourself of everybody and everything that you're grateful for (in case you've been too busy and haven't had the chance to).

This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for a list that could probably go on forever and obviously includes scary movie marathons, hot chocolate, Outback's chicken tenders, and fuzzy socks. However, I am appreciative for so much more than that, too. I am thankful for the nights that I stay in with my best friends and we end up stuffing our faces with raw cookie dough at 2 AM. I am thankful for my mom being able to cheer me up, even if it's through FaceTime and I'm many miles away from her. I am eternally thankful for all of the incredible people that I know because if it weren't for them, my life wouldn't be half as wonderful.

Thank you to the stranger that walked past me last Tuesday and brightened my day with their radiant smile. Thank you to all of my past teachers who have shaped me in more ways than they even know of. Thank you to my family for constantly making me happy and for all of the sacrifices they have selflessly made in order to support me. Thank you to all of the closest people in my life for easily being the highlight of my days and my biggest motivation. I try to be the best person I can be, especially to make them proud.

I am thankful because I am truly so blessed with all of the experiences I've had so far and the people that I love. I hope that whoever is reading this is also extremely thankful for all of the people in their life. If they are close to people that are even a quarter as amazing as the people in my life, then they are one lucky person and I couldn't be any happier for them.

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, friendship, family and love. Have a wonderful day!

P.S. Don't forget to eat a lot as well. :)



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