I don't usually do the "I am thankful for..." things but this year, I feel like I have a lot to be thankful for in the face of the stupid stuff my family and I have gone through. So...here goes.
I am thankful for:
1. My parents. Without them, I wouldn't be the person I am today. My father is always there for me when I need him and I couldn't ask for a better dad. My mom, well, she is honestly one of my best friends. When I was younger, we never got along and we went through some really bad times, but now, she and I are really close and I am so happy.
2. My sister and my brother in law. Sheena is the greatest big sister. I love spending time with her and I know I can talk to her about anything. Daniel is pretty awesome too. He is always there for Sheena and always great at making me laugh.
3. Michael. He is a wonderful person and stands by me even though I can be extremely difficult.
4. My childhood dog Jack. Jack passed away this year, and the only way I can keep from being absolutely devastated about it is to remember how great he was. I grew up with him. He was the sweetest, smartest, best dog I have ever been around. I miss him very much.
5. My other family. Michael's family has been so great to me and I love spending time with them. Kim, Heather, Chris, Natalee, Tony...great people and extremely fun.
6. I have a home, food, clothes, and money.
7. I am going to be graduating in three weeks. I am very thankful for that.
8. My friends. I love hanging with my girls and my bros. Game nights are one of my favorite nights.
I'm sure I could add more, but I will spare you from the long drawn out details. I hope everyone has an amazing holiday and remember to be thankful.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Christgiving?
I know you all must have noticed this: the new trend of basically skipping over Thanksgiving and going directly into the Christmas season. I admit, I myself am guilty; my Christmas tree in the living room is proof. However, I think we as a society need to be a little more thankful before we dive into the greedy holiday Christmas has become.
Yesterday, I went to Best Buy and there were tents out front where people were camping for the upcoming Black Friday sale. Now, I personally do not understand why anyone would think a sale was important enough to camp out in front of a store for five days. Is our society really that messed up that we care so much about material things as to let them interfere with our lives? I think the answer to that is a big, resounding YES. People are skipping the holiday of Thanksgiving and spending time with their families in order to buy a big television they don't need at a great price. And let me just point out that you are not in fact saving money by spending it.
I personally am not a proponent of the story behind Thanksgiving, but I think the idea behind it, of being thankful for what you have, is very important. Christmas also needs to be revamped in my opinion, to be more about giving than receiving. I always look to my lovely parents and my sister as an example. My parents have already sponsored two angel tree children this year and my sister has also done one. They expect no praise or anything in return for their good deed. They give because they are able.
I urge you all to think about your actions this holiday season. Be thankful for what you have, be compassionate, be giving, and most of all do not let material things take precedence over the more important things like family and friends.
Yesterday, I went to Best Buy and there were tents out front where people were camping for the upcoming Black Friday sale. Now, I personally do not understand why anyone would think a sale was important enough to camp out in front of a store for five days. Is our society really that messed up that we care so much about material things as to let them interfere with our lives? I think the answer to that is a big, resounding YES. People are skipping the holiday of Thanksgiving and spending time with their families in order to buy a big television they don't need at a great price. And let me just point out that you are not in fact saving money by spending it.
I personally am not a proponent of the story behind Thanksgiving, but I think the idea behind it, of being thankful for what you have, is very important. Christmas also needs to be revamped in my opinion, to be more about giving than receiving. I always look to my lovely parents and my sister as an example. My parents have already sponsored two angel tree children this year and my sister has also done one. They expect no praise or anything in return for their good deed. They give because they are able.
I urge you all to think about your actions this holiday season. Be thankful for what you have, be compassionate, be giving, and most of all do not let material things take precedence over the more important things like family and friends.
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