Today is Thanksgiving Day

so I'll do what everyone does and what everyone should do and list the things that I am thankful for.

1. The grace and mercy of God.

2. A functional, supportive family.

3. My health.

4. A working car.

5. My education.

6. Chocolate.

7. The opportunity to travel.

8. Straight teeth.

9. Time off.

10. Cool, funny brothers who would fight for me at the drop of a hat.

11. The laughter of children.

12. Good, true, honest friends.

13. My present inability to gain significant weight.

14. Healthy parents who look like they'll last a long, long time.

15. A safe, cozy place to sleep at night.

16. Sunflowers.

17. Hot, buttery Auntie Anne's pretzels with no salt from the mall.

18. Things that make me laugh every time I think about them.

19. Hugs.

20. Smiles. (Especially from attractive, tall, bespectacled men.)

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!