It’s the little things that we can never neglect to appreciate. Read on for 30 things to be thankful for!
1. Warm Showers
Have you ever taken an ice cold shower before? If not, take one and let me know how grateful you are for that hot water next time.
2. Wifi
For unlimited access to all of our favorite apps and so that our data bill does not go through the roof each month.
3. Health
Even if you are sniffling and blowing your nose as you read this, chances are your health is overall pretty good. Be grateful for all of the days that you wake up not feeling an ache or a pain; some people are not as lucky and would trade places with you in a heartbeat.
4. Netflix
“Friends”, “How I Met Your Mother”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, “The Office”…do I have to list more? Be grateful for those days that we can stay at home and binge watch hours of series while avoiding responsibilities.
5. Facetime
Happy that I can have long distance calls with the people I love while getting to see their beautiful faces.
6. Pinterest
So that when you are not feeling creative or artsy, you can take notes from someone who is.
7. Education
I know there are a lot of times when we are not feeling so blessed to be pulling an all-nighter studying, but at the end of the day we should appreciate the fact that we are able to attend an institution that gives us the tools and knowledge to prepare for a career.
8. Coffee
The magical drink that helps us power through those all-nighters and prepare us for our careers.
9. Weekends
Thankful for those two days that we are able to sleep in all morning and stay up all night making memories with friends.
10. Advil
Thankful for those little tablets that help us out tremendously after those crazy weekends.
11. Parents
The people who worry about you constantly, love you unconditionally and support you no matter what. Also, who do you think is cooking majority of your Thanksgiving dinner?
12. Spellcheck
For when you just ca not remember the “I before E except after C rule.” Note that this is very different from autocorrect…no one is thankful for the awkward situations that creates.
13. The Snooze Button
Do not underestimate the difference eight more minutes of sleep can make.
14. Instagram Filters
Brightness, saturation, contrast, shadows…hallelujah.
15. Amazon Prime
Where do you go when you have procrastinated and need something to come in on two days notice? Amazon Prime…aka every college student’s lifeline.
16. Baseball Hats
Grateful for a solution to cure all bad hair days.
17. Brothers
For anyone with a brother, be grateful that you always have someone sticking up for you and protecting you. For anyone who doesn’t have a brother, be grateful you can avoid “friendly” punches and weird sounds when you return home.
18. Sisters
If you have a sister be thankful that you have a best friend, confidant and future bridesmaid you can always rely on. If you do not have a sister, be grateful that no one will have pilfered your closet while you were away at school.
19. Clothing Sales
Thankful even for that 10 percent discount, I guess paying 90 percent of the original price is better than paying 100 percent, right?
20. Armed Forces
Whether you know someone who has served in the military or not, always remember to give thanks to the men and women who bravely fight for this country and for our freedom.
21. Drive Thru
Thankful for the little window that allows me to sit in the comfort of my car and order my food, because sometimes physically walking into the restaurant requires too much energy and interaction with people.
22. Dogs
Thankful for the millions of snuggles and kisses only a dog can offer. From the most loyal pet to a stranger passing on the drillfield, a dog can make your day better.
23. Mascara
Who would have thought that a few swipes of black liquid on your eyelashes from a small tube could transform your whole face in under thirty seconds?
24. Songs That Get Better With Each Listen
Even if it has been on repeat for the past thirty minutes, the lyrics and the beat become more genius with each play.
25. My Bed
A tempurpedic mattress with a fuzzy blanket covered in pillows? Recipe for the best sleep ever.
26. Uggs Becoming Waterproof
This is a game changer. Now I can wear my boots through the rain and snow and not worry about the consequences.
27. Green Traffic Lights
Thankful to see this color when I’m in a rush and don’t have the time to slam on my brakes and wait patiently for my turn to pass the intersection.
28. Cards
Because getting a handwritten note in the mail is so much more meaningful than receiving a text.
29. A Laugh
I am not talking about a giggle; I am talking about the sound someone makes when they are doubled over and have tears coming from their eyes. The sound that makes you forget about all of life’s problems and allows you to laugh along too.
30. Prayer
Grateful that we have such an easy way to have a relationship with God and that we have a communication tool that allows us to thank him for all he does.
Do not just wait until you are seated before a turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and other indicators of a long-awaited Thanksgiving meal, count your blessings now. There is SO much to be thankful for on any given day; what are you thankful for?
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