Thankful.

It's just been one of those long days where school and work have kidnapped all of my hours

 of the day from me, and i decided i needed to steal back some time for myself... I relieved 

myself with some window shopping... Oh doesn't that always just make things better; 

but you know what was sweeter, I came home to some freshly warm chili made out of scratch 

from my brother Max. Yes ladies, this man can cook; it was the perfect way to end my day.

 It genuinely is a blessing to come home to my family every day.... I know Thanksgiving
 is in 2 weeks, but I just have too much to be thankful for just one day. 

You know what gets me the most... When people think it is alright to skip
Thanksgiving and go straight into Christmas (it makes me so sad). Thanksgiving is a beautiful holiday that shouldn't just be celebrated one day and I don't mean the "stuffing food in your face all day" part; 

it's about taking the time to thank God for all you have and to praise him for all the blessings 

he has given you. I know that this year has been more of a challenge yet I'm still happy;

 I'm proud to say that I have learned a great deal of adulthood (and yes sometimes the hard way). 

It's just exciting to know the road I have been on, and I'm even more excited to know where it will lead me.