I’m excited about Thanksgiving. And each year I reflect on what I have to be thankful for. Always on that list is my health and my family and friends. But this year, I’d like to elaborate on the list and add to it:

• My health – with all of the diseases that are out here, especially in Baltimore, I am thankful to be disease free. And as many people that are getting shot/stabbed, I’m thankful to say, I have never been either. Nor have I ever had a broken bone.
• My family – I love my mother and grandmother so much, and all that they do and sacrifice for me, so it’s a given that I’m thankful for them. But I’m also thankful for those that aren’t considered “immediate family.” This year, a cab hit my car and I needed $500 to pay the deductible (I was getting that back, but I didn’t have it to kick out right away) My cousin gave it to me, no questions asked, and wasn’t looking for me to pay him back (but of course I did.) My father and I have rekindled our relationship, which is good; he was my last grudge that I needed to relieve from my heart. Plus that allowed my little sister and I to attempt to establish a relationship that we never had.
• My friends – and I mean my true friends, not associates. I love my brother and Justin. I love how we can always count on each other in times of need, even when we have an attitude with each other. I love Ericka, Shawn, and Heather. Although they are in different states, and we may not talk as much as we probably could, if I’m ever in need to talk of an old friend, they are there. Kishia, Kiya, Sheneka, and Tarisa – you all are my new found friends and I love ya’ll too. I love that we all have careers, no children, and can/are doing for self. I love that at the drop of a dime, we are out doing something together. I love that ya’ll love to drink, party, and travel just as much (if not more) as I do. [Thanks James for introducing us]
• James – you get your own bullet b/c you’re more than a friend (you are my best friend), but since I’m still waiting on my ring, you’re not quite family yet… lol. But seriously, I love you so much. I’m thankful for hooping with you when we were little at Benatlou all those years ago. And thankful for being your rival when I was at SFA and you were at TC. I’m thankful for the college years apart so that we both could grow and become the people that we are today… so that we can make each other as happy as we have, and plan to continue to do. I’m thankful for you always being my shoulder to cry on, my word of wisdom, and my backbone for support. Thanks for being so understanding towards me and my thoughts, feelings, and decisions. Thanks for being scared…lol!!! [our little inside joke] Thank you for loving me as much as you do. Most importantly, thanks for being you.
• I’m thankful for my many blessings… school, work, luxuries (although they are slim) I’m thankful that I was able to receive 2 degrees from Penn State, and am able to go back to get my Master’s from Villa Julie. I’m thankful for being able to learn so much from KC Company which got me into the door at Micros. Although things are starting off slow here, I can see them getting better. Also, after 6 months, there will be so much opportunity for me in this company. I’m thankful that I make enough money to enjoy life. I have a nice car, that will take me wherever I’d like to go… I’m able to treat myself to my desires…
  
  I just wanted to put out there what I am thankful for. And I hope that everyone else can take the time, to thank God for their many blessings (no matter how small.) I hope that everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!!