Staying Thankful

This post is in tribute to any American readers I may have gained so far! It's going to be a little more personal than normal so if you're not interested, feel free to skip this one and look forward to a few Christmas themed posts coming over the next few days!

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I'm actually really struggling to stay thankful at the moment so this is a bit of a struggle for me to write, but I suppose that's the purpose of thanksgiving - to remind yourself to stay grateful for what you have, no matter what's going on.

So, this year I would just like to say that I am thankful for:

The thumbs that I am using to type this post on my phone. My phone. The mobile internet I am using to post this as I get the bus home from school. The convenience of which I can get public transport home. The fact that I have a home. My family, whom I live with. My stepdad, without whom I would not see my mother smile nearly as much, nor would I have my siblings. The fact that I can keep in contact with my older brother, despite him travelling around South East Asia. The planes that flew him safely across the world. My ability to speak not only one language, but have the choice to learn many more also. My education, and the opportunities I have been presented with as a result. My freedom. My creativity. My passions. 

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I challenge you to leave a comment telling me about what you are thankful for, despite the gloom of the weather outside or the argument you had earlier or the struggles you're facing. Everyone has something to be grateful for, something to live for.