I Am Thankful For...
Monday, May 11, 2015
I'm an over thinker, an anxious person, a stressed person. There's nothing I can do about it, it's how I'm wired. I get caught up on the insignificant moments that happen throughout my day rather than the important moments. I worry about things I have no control over. I hate surprises. I rarely take the time to reflect on the important things in my life, the things I'm grateful for because those moments seem to be outweighed. I need a reality check. I'm a teenager and shouldn't be this stressed or anxious on a daily basis. Here's a list I've compiled of the things that I am thankful for; the little things, the important things. Be aware that yes, some of these are very important to me but some are also trivial/materialistic things that just purely make me smile.
I am thankful for...
1. My parents; for supporting me through whatever route I choose, encouraging me to be who I want to be, raising me to be independent and loving me always.
2. Books; for providing an escape from reality when life gets a little too tough.
3. Food; can we take a moment to appreciate grated cheese and mashed potato. Not together obviously, but they are definitely my two foods - clearly the most healthy foods.
4. Netflix; for being introduced to Australia, holding all the great TV series/movies and always being there for me when I want to hermit away.
5. Benedict Cumberbatch, Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Paul Rudd, Gerard Butler, etc; do I need to explain why? Just so beautiful.
6. My phone; for helping me out all the time. Whether it be my alarm telling me to continue writing, a calculator because I suck at maths or the Pinterest app for getting me out of awkward situations. Thanks iPhone.
7. Meg; for reminding me, two years ago, that you should be yourself and unleash your inner nerd. And continuing to support me and be one of my closest friends since. Thanks for being the big sister I never had.
8. Josh; for so many things. He has been in my life for such a short period of time, but he still gets me. He understands that I have flaws and am not perfect. He understands that sometimes I don't want to talk and instead just want to take a bath. He understands my need to watch 4 hours straight of Netflix. He surprises me with flowers. He treats me like a princess. He lets me be me.
9. Disney; because no matter how old you are a good Disney classic always makes you smile.
10. Meghan Trainor; for being the soundtrack to so many car trips, having relatable lyrics, a sick beat and a swell Instagram.
11. A. M. Homes; my recent literary God! I recently discovered her books and realised how much of a fantastic author she is - do yourself a favour and read one of her books.
12. Having my licence (and a car); being able to drive between my family, my friends and my boyfriend is a very important thing and something I am extremely grateful for.
13. My bed; it's so cosy and warm. With the recent cold snap of weather it is a very comforting place to be to block out the rest of the world sometimes.
14. My blog readers/followers; without you guys I definitely wouldn't have had a lot of the opportunities I have had and I am thankful everyday for my blog readers.
15. My life; in general I am thankful for having a roof over my head, a bed to sleep in, clothes to wear and food to eat. I certainly do not take life for granted and I am incredibly thankful for the life I live. Yea, sometimes life is a struggle and a little bit difficult but no one's life is simple and we are all given challenges to face. We need to face the challenges and embrace the great times.
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