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The last twelve months have been intense, to say the least. In a nutshell, I got married, sold a house, bought a house, lived with the in-laws, dealt with health problems, made lasting friendships, got promoted, and hit 200 subscribers to my fiction writing online. It’s been a busy one, to say the least, and my year has been greatly influenced by the people and opportunities around me. So that’s why it’s important to me to take a step back and think about the things I’m thankful for.
Some of these are frivolous, the rest are serious and things I genuinely appreciate and, like all of us, can take for granted.
- Close-knit friendship groups.
- Parents who love me unconditionally.
- Twitter.
- Being introduced to cashmere socks.
- A supportive extended family.
- The natural world.
- The resources to pay for private healthcare.
- My pets and their evening cuddles.
- Living in a generally safe area.
- My talent as a writer.
- The SPN fandom.
- Parents who gave me opportunities they never had.
- A roof over my head.
- A steady income from a job I enjoy.
- That first morning coffee.
- Amazon Prime.
- A supportive husband and a stable relationship.
- Friends who can listen to anything.
- These Next pyjamas.
- Financial stability.
- Being able to travel if I want to.
- Fluffy pillows.
- Eating out in my favourite restaurants.
- Friends who would cross the world to see me.
- Lie-ins after long days.
- Access to clean water.
- Google.
- My fantastic hairdresser.
- Bookshops.
- Access to menstrual products.
- Free Wifi.
- Meaningful conversations with loved ones.
- Contact lenses.
- Access to free medical care.
- The kindness of strangers.
- Good general health.
- Misha Collins.
- A strong network of women.
- Warm sweaters and blankets.
- My gym membership.
- Massages.
- Positive feedback.
- Sunny days during the winter.
- Freshly-squeezed OJ.
- General safety when I leave the house.
- Waking up to the sound of the birds.
- The view over the fields from our living room and bedroom.
- Nail technicians.
- Freedom from generalised oppression.
- Access to education.
- My independence.
- JK Rowling.
- The snooze button.
- Financial freedom.
- Lazy Sunday mornings.
- Dog walks on the beach.
- Our beautiful wedding and everyone who made it happen.
- Spirit levels.
- Grey’s Anatomy.
- The future, and the opportunities available to me.
This isn’t an exhaustive list of the things I’m thankful for by any means, and I could go on forever. What areĀ you thankful for today?