I'm here to give thanks. I want to take a moment to just be thankful. Be joyous for everything I have. I want to inspire you as well. We need it. The world needs it. Hopefully, there are some things on this list that you are thankful for too.

1. Being alive 

2. Oxygen for making all life possible 

3. Blossoming flowers in spring 

4. Puppies, kitties, baby animals of any kind 

5. Food when you're hungry 

6. Music 

7. Shoes on your feet & clothes in the closet 

8. Good health 

9. TV, literature, & film 

10. Opportunity to get an education 

11. Comfort when you're feeling down 

12. Seeing friends & family you haven't seen in ages 

13. Cold water on a hot summer's day 

14. Sleeping in 

15. Fresh cut flowers 

16. Cell phones for being able to reach people with ease 

17. The ability to read 

18. Sun, moon, stars, & everything beyond

19. Taking off your shoes after a long day 

20. Receiving a handwritten letter in the mail 

21. Dark chocolate 

22. Access to the internet & technology 

23. Knowing true love 

24. Gravity & breathing, that which we have no control over 

25. Caller ID 

26. Wisdom that comes with age 

27. Pizza 

28. Freedom to vote 

29. Enough money to pay rent 

30. Kindness of strangers 

31. Sense of smell to smell mum's cooking or fresh bread 

32. Sense of sight to see the sunset or your baby's first steps 

33. Sense of touch to hug others with love or feel the rain on your cheeks 

34. Sense of hearing to listen to thunder or your favorite song 

35. Sense of taste to enjoy a warm meal or cold ice cream 

36. Holding hands 

37. The love & support of friends & family 

38. A long night of sleep 

39. Sales 

40. Cozying up on winter's night 

41. Sound of a baby's laughter 

42. The last piece of anything (pie, pizza, candy, etc.) 

43. How the leaves change color & fall in autumn 

44. Travel 

45. Sunshine to brighten the day 

46. Advancement of technology & medicine 

47. That first cup of tea or coffee in the morning 

48. Pool & beach days in summer 

49. Clean drinking water 

50. Holiday traditions 

Let's spread thankfulness, gratitude, appreciation, & kindness. Don't spread racism, hate, lies, or bad thoughts on others. We don't need any more fighting or death or darkness. Take the time to be thankful, genuinely. Don't do it to do it. Go out of your way to be grateful or do something kind. Lord knows the world needs more love. 

Any plans for today? This is my first Thanksgiving away from my family (they are visiting my sister up in Berkeley). I will be spending the day with my boyfriend's family. Should be interesting. Now time to prep this vegetarian bake! :] 

What are you thankful for? Anything from this list? What are your Thanksgiving plans? Does your family have any special traditions?