List of Thankful-ness

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I never really know how to start these things, so you'll have to excuse my abrupt-ness. Thinking of clever openings isn't really my thing.

It is almost Thanksgiving, as many of you may know. And I like Thanksgiving. But I was thinking to myself recently, and I was like, "Jackie. The only reason you like thanksgiving is because you can eat like a trucker and no one really cares." I got to thinking, and I decided to make myself a list of 10 things that I'm thankful for, and what better place to do it than on the internet for all to read? So here you are, my list of Thankful-ness  (I'm gonna apologize in advance for the sappy-ness, I'm usually not the happy cry because I just love everything type but I was feeling somewhat sentimental)
 
1. The first thing I am Thankful for, is my family. Honestly, sometimes I really do not like them at all, but I'll always love them no matter what. They love me and support me. And I guess that's all you can really ask out of a family right?

2. The second thing that I am thankful for, are also part of my family. We are not related by blood, but my friends are like, my favorite people in the whole world. My friends know how to cheer me up, make me laugh, calm me down, and fire me up. They understand me more than anyone else and they never let me down.

3.  The third thing I'm thankful for, is my music. I do not know what I would do without my music. Like seriously, I'm like a mental patient and it's the only thing that makes me sane.

4. Number four is my living status. You know, my house, and food, and clothes. All that jazz. Cause really, it would not be fun to not have that stuff, and a lot of people don't. So I'm lucky that I do.

5. Fifth thing I'm thankful for is my education. School stresses me out and sometimes I really hate it, but I do really appreciate the fact that I get an education

6. The sixth thing on this list, would be all of my technology and electronic devices. I probably send like, at least 200 messages a day on my cell phone. Not to mention my numerous daily tweets, status updates, instagram posts, etc. I spend like half my life with my electronics and I'm not really sure how I would spend my time if I didn't have them.

7. I am thankful that I am fortunate enough to be born and raised in a place as amazing as Park City. The scenery, people, atmosphere, and life style here is really awesome. People spend enormous amounts of money to come vist here and I get to live it every day

8. Number eight. I am thankful for my eyelashes. Ask anyone I know, I am not a conceited person, my my eyelashes are some quality lashes.

9.  The ninth thing on my List of Thankful-ness are my pets. I am really thankful that I have my pets. If I didn't have them, I would probably end up talking to myself more than I already do.

10. The final thing on my list, is my ability to dream. My optimism. I would not want to live life if I didn't have those wishes that I hold on to. How boring would it be to get up everyday and not have something to work for, to believe in?

You know, when I think about it, I'm not really good at closing statements either. I'm just kind of an awkward person.

Side Note: I wanted to give you all a heads up in regard to my next blog post. I don't want to say too much, but for a little general idea / hint, you guys can check out this blog called 366 Random Acts.

Fridays Are Like Chocolate Frosty Dipped Wendy's Fries

So today is Friday. That puts me in an exceptional mood for several reasons. Frist off, the obvious one, the weekend starts at 2:30. Thank the Lord. Not that I've ever heard anyone say, "I hate weekends," but I would like to stress exactly how much I love weekends. Weekends are like the piece of carmel turtle pecan cheesecake after eating 10 tons of brussel sprouts all week long. They are like getting Wendy's french fries (the best fast food fries ever) and a chocolate frosty to dip them in after getting shots at the doctors. They are just grand.

Side note: I also really really really enjoy Thursday nights between 7:00 and 8:00 because that is when The Vampire Diaries is on TV. If you have never seen that show, I feel like it is my duty to warn you, that if you start, it is impossible to stop. And you might think I am exaggerating that statement, but ask anyone who knows me on a personal basis, I'm addicted to that show like it's cocaine. People have learned the hard way not to bother me on my Thursday nights. 

Alright, back to Fridays. The other reason I am in love with Fridays, is because 'round these parts, some people call this here day 'Fat Day Friday.' Actually there's only two people (that I know of) that call it that, and those two people would be yours truly, and one of my best friends, Abi.  "What is Fat Day Friday?" you ask? Well, I will gladly tell you exactly what it is. Fat Day Friday is when we go out after school to a large variety of places that sell food, and eat at much as we possibly can without throwing up. Because let's be honest here, food is the meaning of life. 

We started this little tradition of ours very recently. Today will actually be the 2nd ever Fat Day Friday. It's a little bit ironic how we seem to think Fat Day Friday is the only day we pig out though, since I'm pretty sure what I eat on a daily basis would be considered "pigging out." But nevertheless, I quite enjoy it. And to give you an idea of exactly what a Fat Day Friday entails, last week we went to Cafe Rio and split a pork barbacoa burrito, Starbucks, Kneaders,  a whole Dominos Meat Lovers pizza,  two Drumsticks, and 3 cans of Sierra Mist. All in a time span of like, 5 hours. And that was on a limited budget. Luckily, Abi's birthday was recently so we have plenty of money to go super hard this week. Holy cow my life is exciting.

Picture at Starbucks from last Fat Day Friday