I figured it was time for a new entry and being that it's Thanksgiving (in case you didn't know) I thought I would write one now.
Let's start with what I'm thankful for, that seems like a good place:
1. I'm thankful that I'm here. I'm thankful that my family and friends were very supportive of me on this venture. Not everyone has oppurtunities like this and the means and support necessary to take advantage of them. I do. I'm very lucky.
2. I'm thankful that I have people to celebrate Thanksgiving with.
3. I'm thankful that I have somewhere to live. There's a big homelessness problem here, I'm thankful that I'm not one of them.
4. I went to a concert alone on Tuesday (I really wanted to see the band, I adore them). I'm thankful that I met those two Brazillian girls. I would have been so lonely without them there to talk with.
5. I am thankful that Linda is not dead (if you know the address, go read her latest blog and you will understand).
6. I'm thankful that my pies are not burned beyond the point of being edible and that the battle wound I sustained (a nice big burn from my oven) is not a serious one.
7. I'm thankful that my Christmas plans have come together and that I have people I love to celebrate with, even if I'm not going to be home.
8. I'm thankful that this semester is almost over.
9. I'm thankful for that little old woman that I met today on the bus. No particular reason, I just really liked her.
10. I'm thankful that I live in such a diverse neighborhood. You don't get people like this in Minnesota or Kansas and I'm thankful that I have the oppurtunity to live in a neighborhood where I'm in the minority. It's a beautiful learning experience.
11. I'm thankful that my name wasn't drawn out of the hat today in class, so I don't have to give my presentation until two weeks from today instead of next week. (Really, it's the little things that matter).
12. I'm thankful that my friend in India isn't in Mumbai (having said that, my heart goes out to the families and friends of those who have died. What a terrible thing...)
13. I'm glad I don't live in a war torn country. That goes for the UK and the USA. They both have their problems, but at the end of the day I can walk outside without worrying about getting shot (for the most part), I don't wake up to the sound of gun shots, screams, or grenades exploding. I have a bed to sleep in, a roof over my head, food to eat, and people who love me. I cannot begin to express how thankful I am for that.
14. I'm thankful that the pound to dollar exchange rate is going down. I know it's going down for bad reasons or whatever, but it's definitely a nice perk....
15. I'm thankful for my dog. I miss her and everytime I see other dogs I think about her. Can someone ship her to the UK for me? Please and thank you.

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