Better Late Than Never

I came to the realization that not once during Thanksgiving did I voice out loud, to the universe what I'm thankful for.

I'm thankful for my kick ass siblings-there's no on in the world that I'd rather be around for the rest of my life than those two. Seriously, they're my best friends. There's no one else that I laugh as hard with as I do with them. Janae and Kyle. I'm pretty much their biggest fan.

I'm thankful for my parents-even though as you grow up you realize that your folks are every bit as human as you, and even with as hard as that is to come to peace with; there's still no two people who I admire as much as those two as individuals. They have character and stand by what they believe in no matter what. That's pretty cool if you ask me.

I'm thankful for Nitro, Daisy and Gypsy-yeah I'm that girl that gives shout outs to her pets in her thankful list. No creatures on Earth bring me as much unconditional joy as those three, their personalities are so pure and full of just LOVE that I can't help but be in awe of them and love them straight back.

I'm thankful for living in the wild west-the instant access that I have to the great outdoors never ceases to blow my mind. There's no claustrophobia going on out here where the sky is broken only by the jagged peaks of my beloved mountains. The instant soul renewal that I get whenever I take the time to slow down and really take it all in is something that I wouldn't trade for the world.

I'm thankful for my age-I fully realize how this sounds coming from a 22 year old, however looking back at myself even over the course of the last year I have grown SO much! It seriously amazes me. As much as I talk about growing up too fast, and as much as I wander aimlessly more often than not; I wouldn't change a thing about it. With age comes stories and memories and I truly love them all.

I'm thankful for amazing friends-the safety net that they provide me with has caught me more times than they probably even know. They love without judgement and are there without questioning, they seriously amaze me. The memories that I have with them could fill multiple novels, and serve as a mold for who I am today. They are always there when I need them, no matter how moody I happen to be that day. If that's not what best friends are, then I don't know what is.

I'm also thankful for-camping, star gazing, trucks, nail polish, my i pod, having a job, hiking, yoga, hammocks, movies, gyms, America and England, pillows, messy hair, sweats, plants, books, bare feet, coffee, road trips, no plans, and world peace.

AROHA