I am feeling a tad melancholy and nostalgic this Thanksgiving holiday being close to 6,500 miles from home. I love Thanksgiving and it seems strange to be away from my family and close friends this time of year. While thoughts such as "man, no turkey this year" and "I can't believe I won't be partying in Chicago or having a Valpo reunion at Northside this weekend" have taken over my mind, I need to stop and remember that I have oh so much to be thankful for in my life. I just wanted to take a minute to reflect and share some of my (many) blessings.
I am thankful for...
love and peace in my life
family, my number one supporters
true friends who have withstood the test of time and many miles that separates
new friends
spirituality
a roof over my head
good health
my job
food in my belly
clothes on my back (let's be honest, most of which are darn cute)
shoes on my feet
clean water to drink
my education
learning something new every day
life changing experiences
new opportunities
hope
different cultures
American freedoms
beautiful art
kind strangers
teachable moments
enjoyable books
adrenaline rushes
well written lyrics
photo albums
strength and inspiration from the world
the internet
beer
autumn leaves
Elle magazine
cheese and wine
Indiana Hoosiers
Chicago hot dogs
Ugg boots
palm trees and white sandy beaches
Edward Cullen
Burt's Bees chap stick
HBO
Midwest thunderstorms
cell phones
hot showers
Broadway musicals
Marc Jacobs
long convos while porch sittin' on summer nights
cheese pizza
Above all I am thankful for a beating heart and constant reminders of how amazing this life is. It is amazing indeed.
I wish you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving holiday. Please enjoy some turkey for me (or in my brother Matt's case, a loaf of home-made bread followed by a late night run to T Bell or Arby's). Either will suffice.
Namaste
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