This year

I have much to be thankful for. This is a bit belated, but nonetheless true.

Mom
Angela
Nathan
my faith
my students
my art
my future in grad school (hopefully)
the fact that I now look at the light side of things instead of always the dark
my teachers
Jessica
yams and peaches
the fact that in spite of everything wrong with this country and the messed up people in it, I have the freedom to pursue my religion, my dream of working in academia, my artistic endeavors, without major reprisal

I have let go of a lot of the bad this year and embraced a lot of the good.

I am very thankful for that.