Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Christmas has a lot of hype, but it doesn’t hold a candle to Thanksgiving. Christmas seems like such a hectic holiday, running around to get gifts and go to holiday parties. Thanksgiving requires some food prep (okay, a lot), but it’s overall a cozier holiday to spend with family. It’s a time of reflection and joy.
I’m thankful I have a good job. My coworkers are awesome people. My boss is great. I spend every day talking to kids about science and amazing kids and adults with science demonstrations. I work a flexible schedule and although I work some crazy days (like Black Friday!!), I also get to actually use vacation days to relax. I don’t take work home with me and I don’t have to.
I’m thankful I have a nice apartment. It doesn’t leak in the rain, my landlord is helpful and responsive (even proactive). It’s just the right size and it doesn’t get exceptionally hot or cold. It has a nice kitchen and a big bathroom. The neighbors are mostly nice and quiet. Even at their noisiest, the neighbors don’t wake me up the way my old ones did.
I’m thankful I have a great boyfriend. He loves me for who I am, tells me every day that I’m beautiful, has handsome eyes and a dashing smile, and has a great sense of humor. He’s someone I can talk to anytime. He is truly a blessing in my life!
I’m thankful for a wonderful family. I’m close to my family and I know that they support me. I learned so many important life lessons from my parents and as a result can live on my own, as an adult, without excessive spending or destructive habits. I don’t know if my parents really realize what a great job they did raising me. They taught me to be responsible, to be respectful, to care about others, and to keep learning and growing for the rest of my life. My sister is the smartest kid ever and is going to be an awesome scientist someday. My family is awesome.
I’m thankful for a great church. It’s a place where people are real, sermons are thought-provoking, and worship is genuine. I have true friends in my church. We pray for each other and expect God to do great things.
There is a lot to be thankful for. I’m glad that Thanksgiving is almost here. What a fantastic holiday!