I sometimes forget that Thanksgiving is a North American holiday (celebrated in October by the Canadians and in November by Americans). And even though there;s a lot of talk about the food for T-day, there is also a lot of discussion about what we’re thankful for.

Thanksgiving, to me, provides a nice pause before the Christmas holiday rush, and reminds me to be thankful for what I have and where I am.

I have (as of this year:): 

- a college degree 

- supportive parents

- a roof over my head and a warm place to sleep

- a job

- the freedom to pursue my dreams

- clean clothing

- electricity and heating

- a computer and gadgets to make art with

- a loving family

- a whole metric awesome ton of friends who appreciate me for who I am

- and lots more

I’m thankful for all of the above. I realize that not everyone in the world, let alone this country, can count themselves so blessed. I truly hope that every person can find something to be thankful for today.

Even if it is the fact that the Sun isn’t likely to expand into a red giant and swallow the Earth for another 5 billion or so years.