Thanksgiving

First off, I'd like to say that I think that Thanksgiving is a silly holiday, but that being grateful for what you have in life is a wonderful thing to celebrate.

In honor of Thanksgiving, I have decided to start a notebook in which I will make a daily entry of all the things I am thankful for each day. To start it off, here is a list of ten things that I am incredibly thankful for:

1. My family. Despite the craziness of it all, I have the greatest family in the world, and I mean that with the utmost sincerity.
2. My friends, especially my close friends. I definitely surround myself with some wonderful people, and I really don't know what I'd do without you.
3. The amazing opportunities I have throughout life.
4. The jobs that I have. Although stressful, they are what keep my bills paid for, and what more could I want?
5. My car. This seems silly and materialistic, but I love my Bella baby (nickname...and no, I did not name her after the Twilight character), and I am so thankful that I am able to own her.
6. My cats. I love them. End of story.
7. My camera. I have no idea how I would express my passion for photography and creative imagery without that beautiful piece of plastic.
8. Music. I am listening to "That Could Happen to Us" from the Kissing Jessica Stein album (check it out), and it expresses exactly what I am feeling and it is amazing!
9. Ballet. What a beautiful art form, yeah? Thank God I am able to dance!
10. Finally, the cliche "The air I breathe." I don't think this one needs explanation, but if we all remember the seemingly unimportant things such as oxygen, won't we all be just a little more appreciative of what we have and grateful for life?

Happy Thanksgiving.