Two years ago, I was a senior in high school, ruling my secondary education kingdom, eating crackers and cheese with my sister.
One year ago, I was sitting in my dorm room eating a can of tomato soup, reading a Cosmo, completely depressed.
Today, I'm happy as can be living in a house, watching a movie with my awesome housemates, and going to an actual Thanksgiving dinner with one of my favorite families in all of Laie.
It's amazing how far we can come in life in just a short amount of time. I feel so blessed for all that I have and all that I've experienced.
"Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse."
I'd like to share a small part of my Thanksgiving. It would take a book to describe everything I am grateful for but I can start with a list (in no particular order).
1-7. My amazing family and everyone in it.
8. Trevor, my best friend
9. Melly, my saving grace
10-14. My amazing housemates: Jess, Molly, Hailey and Athena
15. My extended family and all their love and support. There's many of you so one space doesn't do you justice but you'd take up too many spaces. Just know that I love you.
16. The gospel
17. A loving Heavenly Father
18. Prayer
19. The scriptures
20. My school
21. Music
22. Singing
23. Dancing
24. Animals
25. Movies
26. The prophet
27. Kisses from a certain someone
28. Jesus Christ
29. My house
30. Having been provided the means to put a roof over my head
31. My job
32. Having my job be awesome
33. Indoor plumbing
34. Letters
35. Pen
36. Paper
37. Ink
38. Pencils
39. Erasers
40. The mail system
41. The grocery store
42. The priesthood
43. Airplanes
44. Money
45. Heating
46. Air conditioning
47. Electricity
48. The internet
49. Books
50. The printing press
51. Cars
52. This beautiful island of Oahu
53. The beach
54. Water
55. A variety of cultures
56. Toliet paper
57. Toliets
58. Showers
59. Sinks
60. Make-up
61. Eyebrows
62. Hair
63. Brushes
64. Combs
65. Bobby Pins
66. Hair ties
67. The Ram's for all their kindness and generosity
68. My grandparents
69. Missionary work
70. Temples
71. The promise of eternal marriage
72. Skype
73. Cell phones
74. Blankets
75. Pillows
76. Light bulbs
77. Being able to read
78. Being able to write
79. Cleaner
80. Farmers
81. Video cameras
82. A stove
83. Shakespeare
84. The theatre
85. Mattresses
87. Teachers
88. Creativity
89. Refrigerators
90. Cupboards
91. Trees
92. Rain
93. Headphones
94. Curlers
95. Straighteners
96. Life
97. Sweat pants
98. Flowers
99. Safety pins
100. Sewing machines
101. Government
102. Numbers
103. Photographs
104. Highlighters
105. Colored pencils
106. Paint
107. Boots
108. Watches and clocks
109. Rivers
110. Beauty
111. Artistry
112. The ability to create
113. The ability to love
114. The ability to give life
115. Power
116. Computers
117. People who preserve old cultures and traditions
118. Temple work
119. Baptisms for the dead
120. Dancing shoes
121. Smiles
122. Doctors
123. Dentists
124. Medicine
125. Ibuprofen
126. Breathing
127. Jones soda
128. Caffeine
129. The ability to cry
130. The ability to feel
131. Insurance
132. Construction
133. Financial Aide
134. Scholarships
135. Mirrors
136. Towels
137. DVDs
138. Being able to think for myself
139. The companionship of the Holy Ghost
140. Knowing I'm loved by others
141. Bravery
142. Being able to lift ourselves back up when we fall down
143. For people's patience
145. Email
146. Coats and sweaters
147. Fire
148. The sun
149. All the stars
150. The moon
151. Air freshener
152. Microwaves
153. Google
154. Recipe books
155. Laughter
156. Hope
157. Faith
158. Courage
159. Service
160. Love
161. Locks and keys
162. Candles
163. Matches
164. Lighters
165. Scissors
166. Rainbows
167. The radio
168. Windows
169. Chairs
170. Tables
171. Doors
172. Musical instruments
173. The genius and ability of others
174. All that my parent's have taught me
175. Independence
176. Living in a democracy
177. The newspaper
178. Washing machines
179. Shampoo and conditioner
180. Deodorant
181. General Conference
182. The wind
183. Starbucks
184. The support of my family
185. Hailey
186. Rhett
187. Carter
188. Any other friends that I have learned from and can rely on
189. The Atonement
190. The mountains
191. My health
192. Having a body
193. Filtered water
194. Education
195. Febreeze
196. Toothpaste
197. Opportunities
198. Strawberries
199. Our fore fathers
200. Razors
201. Forgiveness
202. Lotion
203. Keyboards
204. My bed
205. The future
206. The ability to change
207. The ability to heal
208. Libraries
209. Trials
210. Being included
211. Animals
212. Planners
213. Strength
214. Acne medicine
215. Sleep
216. Yoga
217. Relaxation time
218. Tucker
219. Girls' Nights
220. Fuzzy socks
221. Shelves
222. Raid Spray
223. Bishop
224. The Bishop's Storehouse
225. Sight
226. Hearing
227. Smell
228. Touch
229. Feminine Products
230. Homeless shelters
231. Dad's cooking
232. Calendars
233. Hugs
234. Comfort
235. Warmth
236. Hot baths
237. The feminist movement
238. The constitution
239. Having there always be a way
240. Revelation
241. Knowledge
242. Folders
243. Open minds
244. Open spaces
245. Intelligent conversations
246. Silliness
247. Craziness!
248. Epic stories
249. Undeveloped land
250. Conservation efforts
251. Whip Cream from the can
252. Boats
253. Listening
254. Sunlight
255. Vitamin D
256. My memory
257. Mother Eve
258. The Abrahamic Covenant
260. Christmas
261. Fly swatters
262. Not having to be perfect to be loved
263. Colors
264. Musicals
265. Summer
266. Vacations
267. Soap
268. My son, Kobe
269. Motivation
270. Emma Smith
271. Joseph Smith
272. Burt's Bees Healing Ointment
273. Babies
274. Imagination
275. Collaboration
276. The invention of the wheel
277. Options
278. Ideas
279. Notifications
280. Clouds
281. Bowls
282. Eating utensils
283. Examples
284. Thomas Jefferson
285. Bread
286. The Sacrament
287. Second Chances
288. Good timing
289. Pleasant surprises
290. Safe drivers
291. Bonding
292. Compassion
293. Nail clippers
294. Happy mediums
295. Instinct
296. Honesty
297. The moments were you just feel happy and content for no reason
298. Lazy afternoons
299. Affection
300. Seat belt
301. Shopping malls
302. Shopping carts
303. Spell check
304. Running
305. That my mom didn't pierce my ears when I was younger
306. Sunsets and sunrises
307. Signs
308. Hair dryers
309. Carpet
310. Food storage
311. Rechargeable batteries
312. Blistex
313. Going home after a long day
314. Spending time with my family
315. Sunscreen
316. Aloe Vera
317. The Visitors' Center
318. Living so close to the temple
319. Snacks
320. Pots and pans
321. The thesaurus
322. Learning new words
323. Not being tone-deaf
324. Chiropractors
325. Movie rentals
326. That taste buds change
327. Crock pots
328. Experiences
329. Being trusted
330. Online applications
331. The pioneers
332. Herbs
333. Nebulizers
334. Thumb tacks
335. Maps
336. Green houses
337. Privacy
338. Heated pools
339. Vaccines
340. Craig's List
341. Declaration of Independence
342. Being able to dress myself
343. Being able to move in heels
344. Flashlights
345. Play time
346. Finding lost things
347. That I don't struggle with the Word of Wisdom
348. Being able to travel
349. For all the wonderful people I've met this year
350. YOU! Because if you're reading this, I'm grateful for you too!
I love you all!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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