The time of Year when we sit down and remember all the things that we have to be thankful for. So in the spirit of tradition I'd thought I would make a list:

I'm thankful for:

...Being in college, to have a chance to further my education and learn about things I enjoy.
...Living in such a progressive and open minded time time
...Living in a place where I do not need to worry about the essentials and that it is not a war-zone.
...Having a chance to defend all that I love and believe in.
...For my family who has always been there for me.
...For my Uncle who is always a phone call away.
...For my Recruiter who showed me what the Corps could do for me and to show my parents that this would change me for the better.
...For my best friend Karl who is always there when I need him, especially when there are guns involved ;)
...Dave, who was the big brother I never had.
...Boot Camp, for making me a Marine and showing me just how important family really is.
...My Mom, who raised me on her own, gave me numerous opportunities and never gave up on me, not matter what other people said.
...My Step-Dad, who came in at the nick of time to save me from myself and to show me what it really means to be a man.

That is what I'm thankful for,

what about you?