Thankful

Thanksgiving. Pretty awesome for me, I have so much to be thankful for. During this 4 day weekend, I've already seen old friends, made new ones, played a competitive football game, had mom's cooking (best food ever), saw an awesome sunset, and took a nap. Who knows what else is in store for the weekend?

Life can be stressful, not every day has to be a good day. But I think you can make every day all right if you approach it right. Holidays like this help. We get to look back and think of how fortunate we are. I've always had a home, a place to live as well as a supportive family and group of friends. I've never had to worry about food, I'm healthy, physically and mentally (I think). I feel like every day becomes more and more beautiful. My friend once told me something along the lines of 'nature and life are so beautiful, they have a way of taking care of themselves, working themselves out, which allows us to worry about the things that don't matter.' Sometimes we get caught up in these things that don't matter, so it's nice to have days to just be happy that the grass is growing towards us.

I used to think it was kind of lame that we needed Thanksgiving to tell someone that we appreciate them as a friend/family member/ anything else. Why can't you just say it whenever, why do you need this holiday as an excuse to say it? But the truth is, I don't say it enough. Sometimes it's awkward to 'randomly' tell someone that you appreciate them. And if this holiday helps to open up, rebuild relationships, maintain friendships, show love, then I'm all for it.

"Always eat everything on your plate." - Mom