Lately I've been overwhelmed with how blessed I really am. Since it's thanksgiving I thought I'd allow myself the luxury of writing down what it is I'm truly thankful for....no particular order: 1) God who is in control (especially since I'm in my last year of school) 2) Mastercard (same as above) 3) My family, and boy do I have an amazing (quirky) family. 4) Running shoes: I absolutely love running and my shoes have supported me all the way. 5) Trees: Hamilton would be ugly without trees. 6) Colours: think "The Giver" 7) Soccer: chance to vent without worry about consequences. 8) Children's literature: I love reading. These books give me an opportunity to dive into a story without distracting me for a whole weekend. 9) Trails: Hamilton is full of amazing trails, a chance to see God's creation and get away from all the noise. 10) Curtains: I need curtains. I wake up when the sun comes up and with these late nights lately.... 11) Jogging pants: comfortable and sexy all rolled into one. 12) Friends: laughing, crying, dancing, playing, singing.... 13) Education: yup I'm saying it. Glad that I can stretch this poor little brain of mine. 14) Laptop: even though it's kind of quirky, it still writes my papers for me. 15) My car: along with it's dents and bruises, it's still my little Derby that gets me where I want to go. 16) Seasons: even though it's getting colder you have to admit the colours are breath-taking and don't even get me started on how much fun snow is. 17) Pictures: chance to look through my memories and see all the amazing people who have impacted my life. 18) Grandma's canning: tastes good and keeps me well fed...apple sauce all the way! 19) Safety: just reading the new lately with earth quakes, tornadoes, war....Makes me appreciate Canada more and more. 20) Love: I'm loved and I love.