Thanksgiving.

I can't believe tomorrow is already Thanksgiving! I'm sitting in a quiet house, working on a load of homework so I can take tomorrow off (or mostly off) and just enjoy being with my family and loved ones. I will be one of the first to admit Thanksgiving is not one of my favorite holidays. I have always said there shouldn't be one day for people to be thankful for the things they have (and I know you can say that about any holiday), but regardless of how much I love food and eating, it's a holiday I could skip and be okay with missing. This year, I wanted Thanksgiving to be different. For once, I wanted to look forward to the day and not just black friday shopping right after. I've tried really hard to be aware of all of the things I have in my life this whole month rather than just on one day. What a difference it has made! For the first time, I'm actually excited for Thanksgiving! 
I am so grateful for all that Heavenly Father has given me in this life. I have an amazing family, great friends, I have the opportunity to get a good college education, a place to live, good food to eat, money to save, more clothes than I need, my talents, a cute niece and nephew to make me smile everyday, the gospel, the best boyfriend and best friend I could ever ask for, and so much more! 
I realize I am the minority when it comes to how many blessings I have. I have more than I need to get me by each day and I'm so thankful for all of the little things that get me through the day a little easier by having them in my life (my car, shoes, a backpack, water bottle.......) I think what I want to take from this Thanksgiving is an attitude of gratitude. I don't want to be one of those people who only remembers what I have and how lucky I am on one day out of the whole year, or someone who only sees what I have until it's gone. I want to recognize all that I have and be thankful for it each day. Maybe I won't pig out on turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, and pie everyday, but I want to treat everyday like it's Thanksgiving.


Happy Thanksgiving!

appreciation.

some more thanks.

Such a good quote! And the perfect time to be reminded by it's truth.

I'm thankful for all the blessings in my life!

 Today, I'm thankful for a good education, a loving family, a great boyfriend/best friend, and all of the experiences I get to have.

I have so much to be thankful for on a daily basis and I appreciate all that I have been given.

thankful.

Life is so good! I'm thankful for everything I have and all the opportunities I get to experience! A couple weeks ago, my all time favorite band came to SLC; Jack's Mannequin. My dad and brother called me the night before to tell me that Andrew (the lead singer) was going to play a special pre-show free show. I searched and searched until I found the information, and boy was I glad I did! I went with Mike, Matt, and Abby and we had an AMAZING time! Andrew only had time to play 4 songs, but it was totally cool! We were right up front, heard his lovely music, were able to meet him, take a picture with him, and get his autograph. I love Andrew's music and I was so excited to go and meet him and just enjoy his music.
I also had a fun Halloween. Me, Lisa, and Khemia dressed up as the Kardashians and we had the men in our lives be their significant others. It was so much fun to dress up like them! We had fun at my parents house for a fun Halloween party the Friday before Halloween. On the actual day, I had to take a horrific stats test (not thankful for), but Mike and I went to his parents house and we had a good time watching "House on Haunted Hill" with his parents and decorating a haunted house.
I'm in the middle of getting ready to apply for grad school (still can't believe I graduate in May!!!!), it's kind of scary. The U only takes about 12 people a year for their program and I'm pretty sure it's the only place I'm going to apply at. I'm going in with the attitude that if I don't get in, it will be okay, but I'm still hoping I do. If not, I will just look into taking a few more classes so I can get a Family Life Educator certificate. I guess we'll see what happens. 
I'm excited for next semester, I have 4 electives and I'm excited to take a couple of awesome classes. I love going to school and really learning about the things I want to use for the rest of my life. I'm so glad I decided on the major I did because I know it will help me and my future family!
I'm excited to finish up my fall list and to add things I hadn't thought of. It's crazy it's almost time to make a winter list! Time flies by too quickly.
Happy November! I hope to post more and include things that I'm thankful for!