What I'm Thankful For

So... I haven't written in a really long time, and it pains me to write an entry without finishing up my top ten list from before, but I felt the urge to write an entry because there are so many things I'm thankful for.

Serious things:

My family: my parents are so awesome and supportive of me being a life-long student, and even though I should be financially independent, they still manage to help me out when I need it. They're the greatest!! My sister, aunts and uncle are great too!

My old friends: It's so good to know that no matter how far away they are, they're still my friends. Managing to keep in touch with everyone makes me really happy!! I'm looking forward to being reunited with people when they come to the area or I go to their area or we meet somewhere else. I promise to be better about sending birthday cards on time and making more newsletters!

My new friends: I could not have imagined making better friends in graduate school! It's so great to know I've met people with similar interests and that I can have a great time with! I've already had sooo many memorable moments in graduate school, and it's only been 3 months! It makes me look forward to the next 5 1/2 years and makes me sad a semester has passed so quickly! Also, the best office ever.

The Psych program at Purdue: I am so grateful to be in such a fabulous program with so many amazing people (students and faculty). My adviser is amazing, I could not have asked for anyone better!! I love the fact that they encourage collaboration, because I have interests in other areas. I'm also grateful that I seem to be getting along with classes and research well. The thing I was most worried about - coming up with new ideas that haven't been done before - is proving to be easier than I anticipated. The only thing I need is more time to do all the reading I want to!!

Tim Tebow, Urban Meyer, and the Florida Gators: They don't fail to disappoint, and they made my undergraduate years the best they could have been. Reading articles and watching press conferences about Tim Tebow's last game in the Swamp and the impact Tim Tebow has had on the Gator program make me cry. Saturday is going to be a really emotional day for everyone in the Swamp, me, and Gator fans everywhere.

Now just for fun (aka entertainment things I'm thankful for):

Nine: Daniel Day-Lewis coming out with a new movie is always something to be thankful for!! Add in the fact that this is a musical, and it's even better!

Wednesday night TV: Glee, The Middle, Modern Family, Top Chef. Wednesdays are the funnest night of tv!! While Thursdays and Monday are also great, I look forward to Wednesday the most! Though with Chuck coming back on Mondays in January and Glee not being on for months, Monday will probably take this title away from Wednesday.

Chuck: I'm soooo thankful it's getting a 3rd season!

Other AMAZING renewals: Better Off Ted, Dollhouse (at least it got 2 seasons), Parks & Recreation

The improvement of Grey's Anatomy: It's gotten soooo much better!!

My DVR: How else could I watch all of this magnificent tv?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! =)