I've given up on my nano this year, which is good. Now, I have the time to write a post about what I'm thankful for. I need to stop whining ...I'm still reeling from the van thing...I wish I could explain it - but I have yet to understand why I deserved the wrath of my parents -- I guess I was misunderstood. The next time someone offer's me a free van with a lift I won't tell them until I already have it and they won't have a chance to do anything. Haha...the next time... The ADA aka the thing that makes my life possible -- I wouldn't have half of my list without it! My ipod -- Yes, I'm vain and shallow. But this little buddy is awesome! It keeps me entertained while waiting for everything...and as a bonus, drowns out reality. My cell phone --Yep, vain. it gives me security when I get stranded. Plus, it has free long distance! My wheelchair -- I know some people say I am confined to a wheelchair, but really, I'd be confined without one. My education -- I swear, that master's degree gives me validation. Thank goodness I have a reason for living. My family -- They may hate me, assume things, and talk smack about me behind my back, but I love them and I think it would be detrimental on our relationship if I gave up now. My house -- I am just thinking about low-income housing. <Shudder> At least I know my computer will still be here when I get back! Oh, and that I won't get raped...good things! And we have high speed internet here too! My friends -- One face in particular keeps coming to mind. (yes, I am being vague on purpose...but I love them all. I couldn't make it without them. Church -- I do get annoyed sometimes with some of the people I encounter there, but I've met some lovely people there too. I know God looks out for me. I've seen it and felt it. I get so much peace and comfort from this knowledge. I am so grateful for that! Books and other media-- Twilight and Harry Potter of course. And Project Runway and Gilmore Girls and about a million other distractions. And last but not least, College football (I am still working on forgiving the blazers!)