gracias

so as thanksgiving break is coming to a close, i figured it would only be fitting to somewhat reminisce over what this time is all about.


i could sit here and make a list of what i am thankful for. i could sit here and say that i'm thankful for the sunshine. i could say that i am thankful for my family. i could say i am thankful for my health. i could say i am thankful for my friends. i could even say im thankful for that person that continues to be my haven. i could say im thankful for all of that. because i am.

but what i am most thankful for this year, is my new outlook towards life. after going through a very rough patch the majority of this year, i've finally seen the light. i've been given the the means to truly enjoy life. i know it sounds cheezy and cliche to boot, but its the truth. because the reality is life isn't rainbows and sunshines and unicorns. and even though we may all wish this to be true, life isn't like a movie either.

life is more than that. it's the bad grades, break-ups, fights, tears, deaths, failures, and unfulfilled wishes strung together with the acheivments, the triumphs, the timeless love stories, the families, the smiles, the friendships, and the little moments that fill us with the utmost joy. that is what life is all about, appreciating the ups and downs, knowing there is always a silver lining.

i am thankful i can finally see that. and im thankful that i can sit here, 11:00 on a sunday night, and be happy, content. im even content knowing that tomorrow is monday, the beginning of what is called school, otherwise known as hell. and im dreading it. but im content knowing that its all worth it in the end. that all of the shit, is worth it in the end. and im thankful for that.

life is all complicated. a load of chatchkees, some ugly, and some really beautiful mashed together, to create something unique. your life. for better or for worse, complicated things can be good.

enjoy the power and beauty of your youth. lalalala.