Despite daily annoyances, stress, and anxiety, I always try to remind myself of just how comfortable and priveleged a life I have, especially when so many others do not.
I'm thankful for a loving family, who for the first time in two years, I will be seeing all together again tomorrow
I'm thankful for friends, who I can be open with and can trust
I'm thankful for a loving boyfriend who I recently celebrated an 8 year anniversary with
I'm thankful for vaccines, and them making it possible for us to exit this pandemic as soon as possible
I'm thankful to have a stable, well paying job that, while it may drive me up the wall at times, affords me to live the life I want
I'm thankful for the roof over my head, and being able to live where I do - somewhere safe, engaging, and full of life
And I'm thankful for the multicultural mish-mosh of food that will be on our Thanksgiving table tomorrow. I hope my parents, grandparents, and those before me see it as a symbol of their American dream came true.
I hope wherever you are, you have a great Thanksgiving. And if you are not celebrating, can take time to enjoy these coming days with those you care about.
Cheers,
JP
