Giving Thanks

So, Thursday was Thanksgiving here in the U.S. Sorry I couldn't post anything then, but family and all were here. Plus, who would post a blog when there's turkey and chocolate pie to eat?

What I wanted to do was post what I'm thankful for, and maybe even get some comments letting me know what everyone else is thankful for. So here's my list:

• My family. I know this sounds cliché, but my family has been there all 18 years of my life, and they will remain there for me even as I get ready to go off on my own to college in August. I love them with all my heart (even my annoying older sister), and I really am thankful for them.
• My nephew. Yes, he falls into the "family" category, but he also gets a category all his own. This two-year-old has shown me that age does not matter. He's smarter than a lot of adults I know, and way more generous. It seems to me that a two-year-old knows more about being human than most other humans. And for this insight, I thank him. Love you, Squish!
• My friends. I have many friends, but only two I would consider best friends. I've known them both four years, and I can't imagine having not met them. I know they're both there for me if I need them, and they know I'm there for them. This kind of love is something anyone would be incredibly lucky to have. I thank them both, and (if you're reading this, you know who you are!) I want you both to know I love you :) .
  
• My opportunities. I have a 100% scholarship (minus books) to a prestigious private school that I could never afford otherwise. The past four years have given me the opportunity to apply to some amazing colleges, including several Ivy League universities. I am thankful for that. Which brings me to...
• ...QuestBridge. This is a scholarship program about which I learned from my guidance counselor. If I win a scholarship from them, I get 100% tuition to MIT, my dream school. I am a finalist, and I find out Monday night (via E-Mail) if I have it or not. Even if I don't, just the opportunity to apply for such an amazing offer is something that I can't help but be thankful for.

Overall, I am thankful for many things, even if I don't say it often (I would never be this "mushy" in person, believe me). So I'll say it now: Thank you family, friends, and Fate. Thank you for all you have done, are doing, and will continue to do, and I'll try my best to return the favor to each one of you.

So, now that my diary moment is over, I'd like to hear from you guys. If anyone at all is actually reading this (I know it's a fairly new, relatively unknown blog), post your Thanks List. I'm sure we'd all like to see what you have to be thankful for, whether it be a new baby, a new television, or just the food on your table. Lord knows that sometimes, food and love are all we need!

Happy thanksgiving,

-IMP ;) :)