What I Am Thankful For...10 Things.

With Thanksgiving around the corner, and in no particular order, here is a list of people and things that I am thankful for.

1. Graduating college: I am still grateful for this, despite the fact that this is probably one of the worst years to be in the job market with a new degree. But, if you think about it, at least you don't have to deal with the massive tuition hikes that are happening at many colleges & universities. To the Class of 2009--we made it! Go forth and prosper.
   
2. Family: I will always be grateful for them--because they are practically obligated to put up with me during my moments of madness. We all get on each others' nerves from time to time--and I am still plotting my escape from the family home--but they will always be my family.
3. Old Friends: These people have been with me for years. I am thankful that I have them in my life and I hope they know it! Especially: Mogaji, The Duchess, Alpa Chino, and Night Owl.
   
4. New Friends: For the "New In 09" crew. I hope our friendships last and I can add you guys to the preceding category next year.
5. Lost Friends: These are people I no longer have in my life for one reason or another. I learned something from all of them despite our falling out, so I am thankful for that. I am not going to say I hope we become friends again in the future, because quite honestly--its not that serious.
6. My Grandmother: I lived with her for my last few years in Nigeria before moving to the US. She died in October and she was the last living grandparent I had. She helped shape the women my sister and I have become, because she was there during our teenage years when our mother could not be. May her soul rest in peace.
7. Growing Older: I am never going to lament over the aging process--at least not with any amount of seriousness. I actually look forward to getting older and wiser because I firmly believe the best is yet to come.
   
8. Work: for keeping my time occupied and my bank account flush with cash. I can do all the fun and expensive things I like to do like: travel, shop, eat, etc.
   
9. A New Year: I know we still have to finish 2009, but I am already looking forward. It will be my first full year away from school and living in the "real world". I am going to make the most of it.
10. Me: vain as this may sound. I am giving myself a pat on the back. We all have to do this from time to time. I have come far (with help, of course) and I still have a long road ahead, but the journey has been good. So, thank goodness for me.