Thanks-taking
I know it is Thanksgiving - but I would like to take this chance and give some of my thoughts and thanks.
Everyone wants to use Thanksgiving as an opportunity to reflect on what really matters to them and all that blah blah blah. Hey, you. Yeah, you reading this. Here is a wild idea. Maybe you should be thankful all year round. It is just like New Years’ Resolutions (which I also loathe), where everyone uses some arbitrary date to change their behavior. If you are serious about change and giving thanks, make it a habit instead of a holiday activity. Imagine how the people in your life would feel if they knew how thankful you were 365 days a year instead of one.
With all that being said, I am going to give some shoutouts. The Lord has blessed me with some amazing people in my life, and I would be remiss if I didn’t publically express how I felt. I’m a hypocrite - woo pig sue me.
To my family: thank you for giving me life and making me the person I am today. We fuss and we fight, but I love y’all. I know you read these blogs, Mom.
Keegan: thank you for being in my life for another year. We’ve been in each other lives for soon a decade. I’m so proud of you and can’t believe my high school best friend is now engaged. I feel very weird, and I feel very old - but for your happiness, I can suffer. Amen Brother Ben Dig In - let’s eat.
Beau: it feels very weird that we haven’t known each other for even half a year yet. I couldn’t have done D.C. without you - and I always appreciate the way you challenge my perspectives. You’re a ripe rascal at times, but I’m glad you’re always in my corner. D.C. will never be the same without us in it, and you helped make the best summer of my entire life.
Andrew: we would still remain friends if you moved to an isolated cave in Poland. You’ve always challenged me intellectually - and I am better because of it. I still remember our conversations about the Bolshevik Revolution in 7th grade. And wow, we should have known the extent of how “nerdy” we were based on those conversations. Thank you for always keeping up with me, even though we haven’t lived close in 6 years. Thank you for always being one call away.
Olivia: I really feel as if I had a sister separated at birth when I think about you. It is almost kinda freaky how similar we are at times. I’ve always appreciated your love and support through everything. It feels as if we’ve known each other longer than a year. I always love our little chats while watching Dancing with the Stars, and they have been very comforting as of late. Thank you for everything and for being one of the only people on the planet who can match my energy.
Mary: no one can ever take away Homecoming Week from us. There is no one else in the entire world I would rather spend that week with - and stand in Razorback Stadium with. It took me a while to understand it: but you are my best friend. Even before Homecoming, you’ve always been solid in my fluid (& abstract) world. Thank you for always loving and supporting me no matter the situation. We have been through some hard times, but they’ve never been bad times. Thank you for everything, and you know how much I appreciate your presence in my life.
I tried to limit my list or I would be typing forever. I really do love and appreciate everyone in my life. I am thankful for each and every one of you. I’m glad you’re alive. And if this inspired you to text/call/DM someone how you feel - please do. Life is too damn short to not be expressive about those things. Who cares, it’s Thanksgiving.