Whenever someone asks me what my favorite holiday is, I always reply "Thanksgiving." They usually think it's cool, but they go on to tell me why Christmas is theirs. Don't get me wrong, I love Christmas and everything, but Thanksgiving is something that doesn't feel so materialistic. It's a holiday when you get together with the people you love (even if sometimes you can't stand each other), spend quality time, and share a delicious feast together. So pretty much the whole two months before Thanksgiving I begin to talk about how excited I am for the holiday. My birthday is in September, and while many people consider the holiday season starting with Halloween, after my birthday is when it starts in my mind. I begin making baked goods for my neighbors, getting my holiday cards in order, and decorating. Everyday of November I like to have a different quote for gratitude so that I can remember what is important in my life.
Today's Quote is:
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a
present and not giving it.” William
Arthur Ward
This quote just reminded me how important it is to make sure the people in my life know how much they mean to me, and to remember even in the hard times how much they positively impact my life. When I begin to take people for granted, I start to view the world less optimistically. When I take the time to remember what I have, and stop focusing on what could be improved, I am much happier and can be a better person for my family and friends.
My mom has always been so supportive, understanding, loving, and sacrificial to my whole family. So I want to recognize her here, and say to whoever is out there that I love her so much and am grateful for her every single day.
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| My mom harvesting some fresh blueberries from our garden this summer! |
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