Anyone who tells you that they have life figured out is delusional. There's some days where some of us feel like we have it all together and others where we feel like we are just falling apart. But it's part of life. And the days where its the hardest thing in the world to even thinking you even have life close to figured out it's important to take a step back and think of the little things. The things that we are in the process of figuring out. What we are thankful for and how it has shaped the person we have been, who we are, and who we are going to be. So here's my list..
1. My opportunities. I am thankful for the opportunity to go out into this wide world and experience new things on a daily basis. I am so grateful to experience new cultures of people and things here at Michigan State. Without this opportunity I don't feel as if I would have certain views on life and perspectives on the future. Being able to each day experience life as a blank page is something I will never take for granted. Yes, it is important to know who you are. It is important to know who you want to be and stay grounded. But, I believe it is so important to be open to having evolving thoughts and ideas on all things. And if they don't work out, so be it. It's better to strike out then be too scared to go up to the plate.
2. My family. Without my family and I don't know who I would be. People come and go, but my family has always been there. No matter what, my family is my rock. When I am here the things I miss the most are dinners laughing with them and talking about memories. I miss playing board games and getting competitive at Scategories and Catch Phrase. I miss laying in bed with my sisters and talking about anything and everything. Our blood can get on our nerves so much sometimes that all we want to do is escape, and to get away and be on our own. But soon enough we remember that even if they get on our last nerve, we need them like we need air.
3. My experiences. I am thankful for my past. It has made me the person that I am today and I am so grateful for that. Sure, sometimes there's days that are harder than others but at the end of the day going through challenging situations and picking yourself up again makes you stronger. It makes you appreciate the little pleasures and makes the good days even better. Being able to think back on things like running down a hill to the water on a snowy day and seeing the lake is something that makes me feel alive. Driving with the windows down and blasting a song on the radio and feeling like Adele excites every single nerve in my body. Its the raw, organic things in life that make life worth living. The material things, the glamorous lifestyles, the careers and houses, those don't matter unless you feel alive with the things that make this world so beautiful.
4. My #1 fan. I am thankful for this person because no matter what I go through and what I put them through they are always there. They believe in me when I can't believe in myself and make me feel like the future is this expanse of blank canvas that I can throw as much paint as I want all over it and no matter what he will know that it is beautiful. My mistakes aren't seen as mistakes, they are just seen as something that happened. And each and every time I feel frustrated and confused he encourages me to write things down and never lose touch of the woman I am. I am extremely thankful for our experiences. Thinking about certain moments I have had are sometimes the things that put the biggest smiles on my face. I don't know what I would do without this person. Being able to trust someone with everything you have is something that you should never take for granted. On the surface people might think things and not believe in other things but as long as you can listen to your heart the road will always lead in the right direction. Thank you to this person from the bottom of my heart.
5. Today. I am thankful for today. I am thankful that I am able to wake up and have this day. Even if it's a terrible day I am still thankful. Being able to look at things and believe that you can tackle anything is such a blessing. I am thankful for my bad days and thankful for my good days. Being a person who can approach a day with a new outlook is something that I value. Cherish every moment, good or bad because life all works out. There's a reason for today, and a reason for tomorrow. But, you can't think too hard about the reasons. You just have to roll with the ups and roll with the downs and know that no matter what it's going to get better and it will get worse. Life is an ever-changing process.
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