Ubiquity

It is almost Thanksgiving. I am so blessed to be able to spend a few days of this time with my family. I'm doubly blessed to be able to spend two days more than usual at home.

Here are some more things that I am thankful for:

• Skype, in order to see my lovely nephews who are growing way too fast
• Blankets aplenty (it is cold in my house)
• A break from homework - I've always determined to not do homework during breaks, even when I should. I therefore take no homework with me. This is really good for my sanity.
• Extended family that is not technically related to me
• People at work who are always positive despite some of the shit that happens
• Graduation in 178 days
• The 178 days until graduation
• The artistic skills of those around me
• Having enough money to even consider going to Israel (despite my worry about not having enough)
• The chance to go to my home church on Saturday
• Advil (Seriously, I sometimes wonder what I would do if things like this hadn't been invented)
• My own computer, which is mad sexy
• Christmas break in three weeks
• Israel in six weeks

Wow, there are so many more. I learned that there are actual health and psychological benefits to expressing thankfulness. I think we should all take some time to think about what we're thankful for, instead of complaining about every little thing. It's pretty great.