Being Thankful!

I was hesitating writing this post because being thankful only once a year is ridiculous. I am thankful for a lot of things and I have to write it at least once a year. So here it goes.
I am thankful for:

1. My wonderful boyfriend Tim.
• Honestly, after only a year, I was surprised when he said yes to me moving in! I am so thankful that he has been there for me since day one. He sat by me through money troubles, through being sick, through surgery, through a lot more too. I am forever thankful. He has invested so much in me and I with him. I couldn't be where I am at without him. 
2. My mother.
• My mom has always been my best friend, it has been hard without her closer to me but when I call her and hear her voice it is such a relief. I don't know what I would do without her relationship advice, or her advice in general. 
3. My closest aunt and uncle.
• Since day one they have taken care of me, anytime I need something they are always there and just a phone call or an email away. I love my stays with them because its relaxing and fun. And I love their puppies too! I miss them daily and wish I was closer to them as well. 
4. For college.
• I have witnessed half the people I graduated high school with either: never go to college and throw their sports career down the toilet, get addicted to drugs or just... pretty much give up. I on the other hand have invested my "career" in school and try my best to succeed. I know lately I have been "blah" and bored with it, but without school, I would be going no where. 
5. To be alive and to be able to wake up every morning.
• Even though I hate morning's, it is great to be able to live and wake up every morning. 
6. To have a roof over my head and a meal on the table.
• Tim has been wonderful to let me move in. I wouldn't be anywhere if I didn't have him. I am also thankful for him and I cooking meals! We are trying to be healthier and better about the way we eat.
7. To have met Tim's family.
• They treat me like one of their own. Since day one they have been nothing but nice to me! I have been welcomed and it is an amazing feeling.
8. My five senses.
• To be able to taste, feel, see, hear and smell. I know I would be a different person if I didn't have those things, it would be an adjustment if I lost one. I am forever grateful.
9. My wonderful dog Buzz
• Although Buzz is more like our child, he is such a wonderful companion. I love to see that smile on Tim's face when he is around Buzz. He sleeps right between us and even cuddles me when Tim leaves. 
10. Knowing when enough is enough
• I know when I am pushed too far and  not happy. When I need to walk away, I know when it needs to be cut from my life.
11. Being an American.
• Although our country is Trillion's of dollars in debt, I will never forget that I am grateful for being an American. To an extent I am free, but honestly, it is better than half the countries out there. It may not be perfect, but its where I live and where I worship. Freedom and opportunity is another great thing too.
12. All the people in some sort of service: Army, Navy, Police, etc..
• Without these people, where would our country be? We would be in a whole word of trouble and a mess. I am thankful that the Police are there to patrol and protect us here in the U.S. while the army protects our country from nasty places. 
13. Health
• I know this past year I haven't been the healthiest with stress, and surgery and etc.. but at least I am the slightest bit healthy to function every day. 
14. Seasons
• I am grateful to be able to experience each season. Michigan may have one funky mother nature, but at least she gives us a glimpse of each season. If I lived any where else, I wouldn't know what it is like being a Michigander. 
15. Second chances.
• Without being able to get a second chance, I don't know where I would be. So far I have not found one job that I am happy with. I know I have messed up a lot too,so I am grateful to be able to move on and get more than one chance.
16. Thanksgiving break
• A great way to relax my brain is by getting a break from school. I needed this!
17. Positive influences
18. Achievements
• All trough school I have been a great kid. Honor roll, service hours, dean's list, you name it, I am trying.
19. Clean water, fresh food.
• A lot of countries are NOT as lucky as we are. We are lucky to have the sources we need to get clean water and fresh food including fruit, veggies, meat, you name it. 
20. Love
• There is the ability to love all around. People, places, things, it is an amazing thing when your heart melts.
21. Our first Christmas tree
• I haven't owned a big Christmas tree in a long time, my father would never allow it so we had tiny trees growing up. My aunt and uncle in Florida have a nice big tree but I was never there to decorate it :( but now Tim has given me the chance to put up, decorate and be excited for something. 
22. 90's cartoons and movies I grew up with
• Honestly without those I don't know where I would be. I think that is how I learned most of what I know now. I took in the good stuff, not the bad stuff everyone is always talking about. My cartoons were bad ass :)
23. To be alive
• I know I feel as if I am repeating myself, but without being alive, I wouldn't have been able to accomplish anything, no one would know who I am, and obviously nothing about me would ever exist. I live for today, and I am damn grateful.

I know I could be thankful for a lot more than I have listed, but that is the gist of things :)