10 Little Things to be Thankful for

Ah, November. That in-between month where the work starts to pile up, the midterms never stop and Thanksgiving break seems too far away. While the recent election may have spiced up the month and taken your mind off of school for a bit, it probably also left you sleep-deprived and overwhelmed by politics. As you trudged through last week's “wintery mix,” you may have found yourself grumbling under your breath about school, time or just life in general. But before things get too out of hand, I urge you to take a step back and look at November as a time to reflect on the things that you’re grateful for. At the Thanksgiving dinner table, people usually voice their gratefulness for their family, friends and good health. But don't forget to be thankful for the little things that push us through our daily 3 p.m. slump. As Cynthia Ozick said, “We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” Click below for a list of things that may be commonplace but are definitely things to be grateful for.