First, let me start by wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Or Turkey Day. Or Stuff-Your-Face Thursday. Or whatever you want to call it. Traditionally, this is when people start talking about what they're thankful for. For me, it's hard for me to really quantify what I'm thankful for. This isn't to say that I'm not thankful for anything, it's more that I feel scared to make a list, lest I end up forgetting something or someone.

So, while this is by no means an inclusive list, here is some of what I am thankful for:
-My friends: the few that have stuck by me all this time are a treasure, and I still can't believe they care so much about me.
-Having a home: After having come very close to losing my house in the past, I am always thankful to have a home, even if it's not the best.
-Being back in university: It feels so weird to be in university at my age (because goodness knows, I'm just SO old), but I am so happy that I decided to try it one more time. Knock on wood, things are going smoothly, and I'm filling out my transfer application to get into the undergrad program I want. This has also let me make new connections that might become friends in time.
Extracurricular Activities: This might seem like a weird thing to include. For those not in the know,  dynewulf is making a visual novel called Extracurricular Activities. Enjoying this work has helped me realize what I want out of my life. It made me realize everything my life has been missing, and it has given me the drive to change my life into something better. I identify so much with some of the characters in that novel, to the point where it helped me reflect on myself and who I was and want to be. So thank you, Dyne. I don't know if you'll ever see this, but without your project, I never would have started to turn my life around. You will always have my gratitude and my thanks.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.