Friday, November 25, 2011

Thanksgiving

Technically it's the day after Thanksgiving, but I should be giving thanks every day of the year, right?

So here's what I'm thankful for this year.

1. My wonderful parents. Can't live with them, but wouldn't be alive without them! Just kidding. They've made so many sacrifices for me over the past 20 (almost 21) years and I truly do appreciate everything they have done for me--paying tuition, building play houses, making me do my homework, flying to London/China, not turning my room at home into a brewery...

2. My sister. She is so amazing and special, and it kills me that not everyone can see that. Contrary to what I may have said when I was 2, I wouldn't trade her in for any other little sis.

3. My giant, loving, healthy, completely dysfunctional family. I know they will always be there to drink with for me. I couldn't have predicted how devastated I was not being able to spend Turkey Day with the lot of them. I'll just have to make it up with Sunday dinners with the cousins in New York!

4. My friends: old. Sometimes you just know when someone will be a part of your life forever and ever. I know it's cliche, but I wouldn't be able to handle life if I didn't have you guys always at the ready for long talks at Starbucks, late night trips to In-n-Out, and spontaneous dance parties.

5. My friends: new. Thanks for teaching me how to cook, drink, and sound smarter! It's been awesome traveling the world with you all, and I can't wait for the adventures we have in New York.

6. School. If I wasn't in school then I would be in the real world, and that scares the shit out of me. But really, through school I have had so many amazing experiences, like living in New York, London, and Shanghai.

7. Skype. Without it it would be almost impossible to contact most of the people on this list.

8. Food. It's nice that it tastes good, but I didn't think I would ever experience cooking withdrawals! It just tastes so much better when you make it yourself.

9. Sunshine. Everyone knows Quinn is solar-powered!

10. CHRISTMAS MUSIC! 'Tis the season. Finally :)

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