Thanksgiving!

I normally dont end up spending Thanksgiving w my family, w the distance and all. So I usually spend it w a friend and their family. But this year I did get to spend it w my Wilson relatives. I road w my Aunt and Uncle up to Logan to spend the day at my Grandpa and Grandma Wilsons house. Everyone was there except my family and a few cousins. It was fun because I hadnt spent a Thanksgiving w them since I was little and we had them at our house every year. We spent the day chatting and eating yummy food... gotta love the food during the holidays!

Being Thanksgiving and all..it has been a good time to sit and reflect on what I'm grateful for in life. I realize that I dont sit and ponder on this often enough. So I thought I would compile a small list (in no particular order)...

1. My family...relatives and all. Even w all the times my family can be so frustrating, I love them. They really have helped in different ways to shape who I am today. They continue to teach me lessons and support me through the ups and downs life brings.

2. Friends...I honestly consider so many of my closest friends to be like family. Way too many ways to count how my friends have helped me. You all continue to be great examples in the way you live your lives. Its so great to know that I have so many people supporting me and who are always there, when I need them. I feel so blessed to have so many amazing people in my life!

3. The Gospel...even though it isn't always easy to follow all the right steps to living the gospel, it sure it worth it when we do. I don't really want to know where I would be if I didnt have the path of the gospel to follow. The best part is that we dont have to be perfect...it allows us to fall, but then continue to pick ourselves back up and keep on going. Having the big picture makes it possible to keep ourselves going.

4. My Health...having worked at a hospital for the past year, I have seen many, many people w various health problems. It has made me realize how blessed I am to not have to deal w the pains and aches that so many other people have to deal w.

5. Food...man...its so good! I love to eat! Imagine what it would be like if all food was just bland...how boring would that be!

6. School...Never thought I would say this, but I am...I'm grateful for school! It has been so awesome to finally be excited about learning! Loving it and being totally interested in what Im learning makes such a huge difference!

7. Music...honestly, imagine if we didnt have the awesome sounds of music! I think it totally fills in some of the emptiness of life...you know...the backround emptiness. Gotta love listening to your favorite tunes!

8. The sun...I should probably add warm weather to this! Since it has officially hit the freakin freezing temp zone here....I am even so much more grateful for the warmth of the sun. Just being able to feel it on your skin...oh I love that! I miss summer!

9. Dancing...I don't know why, but there has always been something about shakin my booty that I just love! It feels good to get out on a dance floor w some good music and just let loose...just let everything go and dance. I really do love dancing like I dont care who is watching!

10. Sleeping in... recently I went from too much time on my hands....to not nearly as much. I dont get to sleep in as often now...so when I do..oh it feels so good! I have always loved sleeping in...not too late though!

11. Traveling...I absolutely love to get away and see new places. I think it is so fun and exciting! Its awesome how different the world is and how beautiful it is. There are so many places yet to be visited by me!

12. Cellphones...really...what did we do wout them. I know sometimes they can be a pain...but if you know how to turn them off at the right times and not worry about your calls...they really are a huge convenience most of the time.

13. Movies and Books...its so exciting that we have different ways we can experience other stories in life. We can read them and watch them and for small moments in time get taken away to another life. Its great that we have the imaginations we do.

14. Massages...I have always loved a good massage, but man do I ever appreciate them now! There are so many benefits of massage, but they do feel..oh so good!

15. The ablility to be who I want and do what I want. I am so grateful to have been given a life that allows me to really go in whatever direction I want. I have been blessed w a life that doesnt give me too many restrictions financially, physically etc. Almost anything really is possible!

Well thats my rough list of things that have come to mind lately. I hope all of you have had a great Turkey Day weekend as well!