Thanksgiving...

• for the courage,
• for the clarity,
• for the strength to do what was necessary to let go

• for the friends,
• for the support,
• for the moments when I had thought I was alone but realized I wasn't

• for the timing,
• for the opportunity,
• for the chance to meet some of the coolest people I'll never forget

• for the distractions,
• for the food,
• for the money and time to see the world while I am young

• for the students,
• for the strangers,
• for the people who have changed my life this year

• for the music,
• for the melodies,
• for the songs that helped me through my loneliness

• for the experiences,
• for the time,
• for the things that have showed me the errors of my ways

• for the understanding,
• for the love,
• for everything that has made me who I am and for everything that continues to challenge me day after day

• for the challenges,
• for the present,
• and for the future...no matter how unclear it may be now.