I gotta start by saying that this past Thanksgiving was absolutely wonderful. I was able to spend it with my boyfriend's family all day long.
Of course because its Thanksgiving, I thought about the many things I'm thankful for.
- First, as always I'm thankful for my family. My mom has been working so hard to keep everything together since I'm not around as much anymore. Riese is doing so well in school this year and that is awesome. That boy has so much potential. I'm thankful that my relationship with my dad is getting better and better and that Annemarie and I are able to hold a conversation.
- Second, I'm thankful for my wonderful boyfriend, Joshua. He is the BEST. No one has by back like he does and just that piece of mind is amazing. We have both gone through so much we have our eyes set on better things ahead. Life is definitely hard but its blessings are why its worth living. He is a light in my life and just knowing him makes my life so much better. Its so wonderful to be with someone you can be so silly with but have a connection with as well. I get to be part of a love story.
- Third, I'm thankful for my first term at Portland State. I was really worried about college and making friends and professors and all that, but this term has definitely eased my worries. I found friends, successfully wrote tons of papers, and found a major. OH YEAH. I'm majoring in International Studies focused on European Studies. My major means that I get to take lit classes and have them count towards my major! Although I'm debating whether or not to minor in English because I definitely love literature.
- I'm also thankful for my Winter Term schedule and that I was able to register without too many issues. I'm taking an intro to sociology class, a 300 level Shakespeare class, my freshman required class, and just for fun I'm taking a survey of American Lit. Yes that's right! I'm taking a literature class for fun! :)
- Additionally, I'm thankful that I don't have any 8am classes this term and that I don't have to take any Friday classes.
- Lastly, I'm thankful for Landon. My boyfriend Josh is going to be a wonderful uncle to this little boy. This little boy is such a blessing to their family, especially Josh's mom. Adam left them a legacy and God gave them hope. It brings tears to my eyes thinking about it.
Tangled
After the movie, it was coffee and talking until dinner time. Dinner was amazing! I loved meeting more of his family and spending time with all of them. The food was the best! Everything in there family is so laid back and silly and I love that.
This Thanksgiving was absolutely amazing and I look forward to more holidays with Josh. Well, this first term is nearly over and done. Next week is finals so I'm sure I'll disappear til those are finished. Its the home stretch and I'm so gonna make it.
