A – I am thankful for being ALIVE! Every day brings on new challenges that may or may not cost me my life. But it is one thing to be walking around on this earth with no goals, no purpose, no hopes. That is not being alive! Alive is knowing where you want to head in life and taking the necessary steps to get there... and that is exactly what I am doing!
B – I am thankful for BEST FRIENDS! I’ve had a common theme of friends coming in and out of my life for various reasons. There are a couple of them that have stuck by my side through thick and thin and I love them to death for that. They know who they are! You guys mean more to me than you will ever know. You hold some my most precious memories in the palms of your hand and I hope you know that!
C – I am thankful for CUDDLING! There is nothing more in this world that will make me feel better than cuddling. Whether it’s with a significant other, my puppies, or my sisters, just being held will always put a smile on my face. I am also thankful for the ARIZONA CARDINALS! Even though they were the major cause of my stress this season, they will still have my heart! We will get them next year!
D – I am thankful for my DOGS! Everyone who knows me knows that my puppies are my pride and joy! They brighten my day on a daily basis. Lee is starting to get super old and it is showing. The day he passes will most definitely be the hardest day I’ve had to go through in my life.
E – I am thankful for EX’S! I know that is probably the craziest thing to be thankful for but I definitely have my reasons. My ex’s have taught me how to fend for myself, how to be vulnerable, how to let my walls down only when I am ready to, how to tell the difference between love and lust, and how to be strong about not giving up my own dreams to settle for another’s. I wouldn’t be the same person I am now had I not had these experiences.
F - Of course, I am thankful for my FAMILY! My family is my rock, the one thing that has been constant in my life over the years. Most people in this world get one set of parents but I’m a lucky girl because I have 2 amazing sets of parents, each helping me through life’s daily challenges. My brothers (Ross, Marcus, Mike, and Thomas) are my protectors, my personal security guards. My sisters (Leslie, Sam, and Sammy) are my personal guidance counselors, always there to talk to when I just need someone to pick up the phone. My nieces and nephews (Cameron, Tianna, Jordan, Daniel, Kayson, JD, and Kingston) are my precious smiles, loving me no matter how crazy of an aunt I may be. I couldn’t ask for anything better!
G – I am thankful for GAME NIGHTS! My mom side of the family has game nights almost on a weekly basis and anyone who has been special enough to get an invite to one of these game nights knows that it is quite the adventure! Almost all of our inside jokes come from events during these nights. There is absolutely nothing like it.
H – I am thankful for my HEALTH! There are a millions of people in this world who wish they could have the health that I have because they are in much worse conditions. I know I complain a lot about some of the issues I have had, but I just have to realize it could be a lot worse. I am also thankful for HOPE! Hope has gotten me through a lot in life. Whether it has been through medical issues, family issues, school issues, or whatever it may be, the ability and freedom to have hope is what has gotten me to this point!
I – I am thankful for the ability to IGNORE those who do not support my success! I used to be one of those people that are so concerned with how others succeeded with my help or what they may have thought of me. I have gotten to the point now where I realize I need to put myself first. My dreams and wishes comes before anyone else’s and the ability to ignore those that do not support that allows me to be the best I believe I can be at this point.
J – I am thankful for the JNWC! I had the pleasure of doing my senior year internship there and I am so glad I did. Not only did I learn a lot about myself through the work I was allowed to do, but I gained a lot of knowledge from the relationships I built. This was the first office where I felt that being myself added to the completely dynamic of our mission and made work that much more fun. I miss my officemates and our 4:30pm dance parties!
K – I am thankful for KISSES! Just like cuddling, a kiss can mean everything. The ones that mean the most to me are the kisses on the forehead. I feel like these are a sign of support and genuine love. It’s like sending the physical message of “I’m always going to be here for you.” Kisses from my nieces and nephews are definitely the best too!
L – I am thankful for LOVE and LAUGHING! My life is so filled with love that I feel like there is no way I could love back just as equally. I have an overwhelming amount of support behind me right now that I don’t know what to do with all of it. Of course, laughing makes the world go round and it is another one of those things I have to do on a daily basis. As long as I laugh at least once a day (whether it’s because Rachel sends me a picture that only her and I find funny or my dad gets upset because he thinks my stepmom and I are picking on him) I will be a happy girl.
M – I am thankful for MEN! They have been the cause of a lot of my stress but only because I allow them to be. The opposite sex can teach you a lot about yourself and you will never realize it until they have already made the impact they are going to.
N – I am thankful for NEW RELATIONSHIPS! Any new relationship that is formed in my life has had purpose and meaning behind it. I love building upon these relationships to test myself. They each add their own personal touch to my life and I love that excitement of not knowing what might happen next.
O – I am thankful for being ONE IN A MILLION! My dad reminds me on a daily basis how unique I am and how I am going to go places in life. One day, I am going to be an awesome catch for some lucky guy!
P – I am thankful for having my own PACE in life. I have decided I am going to move at the speed that I want to. I will not be pressured into moving faster or slower because only I know what pace is good for me. Through my own experiences, I have figured that one out.
Q – I am thankful for QUOTES! I am a quote fanatic. I feel like everything in this world can be explained with a quote, hence why every one of my blogs ends with a quote.
R – I am thankful for RAINY DAYS! Everyone in my life knows there is nothing more exciting to me than a rainy day where I can stay in sweats, cuddle in bed, and watch movies all day long! I am perfectly content in that element and definitely wish it rained here more. I think once I am married and have a family, I am going to have to live in a place that it rains monthly. I am also thankful for being a REBEL! UNLV has been my home for the past 3 years and will be for another year and a half. I know I made the right decision in moving home from Arizona to continue my education as a rebel!
S – I am thankful for SCHOOL! The fact that I am a female in this country now working on Master’s degree means the world to me. Many years ago, females didn’t have that option and I am so glad we have moved beyond those social restrictions. My education means everything to me because it means I am independent enough to be a successful woman in this world! I am going to do great things with my education, just you wait! I am also thankful for getting the chance to be a SUN DEVIL! ASU will always be in my heart because there is no other school like it. I have so many memories as a Sun Devil that I will never forget where my college roots started!
T – I am thankful for TRAVELLING! I have been lucky enough to travel more than most people get a chance to do. I can’t wait to see what trips are in my future but I know there are many more to come!
U – I am thankful for how UNIQUE my life is! No one in this world can walk up to me and say they know where I have been and what I have come from. Every experience I have makes me that much more unique than the next person. Every day I am adding to these experiences and can’t wait to see what the future brings me!
V – I am thankful for VINTAGE VIXENS! My definition of a vixen might not be the same as the next persons. I feel a vixen is a strong, independent woman who has made a name for herself. Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Jackie O are vintage vixens in my eyes. I hope that one day girls my age look into the past and see me as a vintage vixen!
W – I am thankful for the WILLOW TREE on Angel Falls Drive! All of my old neighbors know how much this willow tree meant to us. We spent years playing under it, carving our initials into it, and seeing new residents of the house raise their own kids to play under it just like us. It is no longer there but it will forever be a staple of my childhood.
X – I am thankful for X-RAYS! Anyone that knows me really well knows that I am a doctor’s best friend and without the technology of X-rays, I probably would have a lot more injury scares than I have already had!
Y – I am thankful for YOU! The fact that you are reading this post and have actually made it down to this letter means you care enough about me to wonder what I had to write! I will be even more thankful for you if you actually start commenting on these posts!
Z – I am thankful for ZEBRA PRINT HEELS! Look at a girl in zebra print heels and tell me what you think! I guarantee you that your thoughts will include that she has a wild side and is probably a super fun girl! That girl is going to be me!
Now that you know my ABC’s, next time make sure you are part of them with me!
great blog sis......
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