Thankful

Another year, another Thanksgiving. Besides the necessary things I am thankful to have (a roof over my head, food, living in a world where I have access to all of the things I need) I am thankful for many things/people who have made an impact on me in some way this year:

• Family. I know this is cliche, but I am thankful for my family. Sure we drive each other up a wall from time to time...but it's all worth it. There's no one else I'd rather turn to for advice and I know they all have my back no matter what I decide to do in life.
• Friends. Whether you're someone I've known for years or someone I just met in the past few months, I would be NOTHING without my friends. You all have helped to shape me into the woman I am and I love you all dearly.
• Nerdfighteria/John and Hank Green. I never thought two men I've never met would have a huge impact on my life...but it happened. This year I was introduced to the vlogbrothers, and life hasn't been the same since. I can see things in a new light and it has helped me to become SO much more comfortable with my life and who I am. I am a nerd and proud of it!
• SAN....aka Single Adult Nerdfighters. I joined this group for the hell of it, originally thinking I might find someone through it. Instead I found a group of friends I can never replace, and I found a place where I can go whenever I need some support...even at 4 in the morning. There's always someone there....and late night hangouts from this summer seriously made my life so much better. I have laughed so hard and had some of the best nights in a while because of the amazing people in this group. Gah, I love you guys.
• Grad school and my assistantship. These go hand-in-hand with one another because they're so interconnected. I have truly grown this year as a grad student and as an ARHD. I love my job and my program. I love that I can say that I've found something that I truly love and enjoy and that I can make a significant impact on students in their daily lives.
• My two amazing supervisors. Matt, who was my supervisor until May, and Laura who is my current supervisor. Both have helped me to learn and become better at what I do. If I can be half the hall director they are then I know I'll have done well. Through them I know that I have two people I can count on for advice about my life and how I can move forward and do what is best for me. I am so blessed to have both of them in my life.

It's been a hell of a year. I've learned so much about myself and I feel so much more confident about who I am and where I am going. While I don't know where I'm going to end up yet....I know that my future is bright and that I have some really awesome things going for me this year, and I'm going to do amazing things in the year to come!