In around 4 days (by the time I’m writing this), Thanksgiving will be here. Known for its turkey, family, and the unison of the pilgrims and the natives (oof, wish it went down like that), it’s a good season overall.

There are a lot of people to thank this season. Here are the people and things I’m grateful for:

• My younger brother, William. You’re honestly one of the funniest 8-year-olds I’ve ever met. You always look up to me, and I try to be a good role model for you, even if I might not seem like the best influence of an older brother. Playing video games and watching TV shows, you will forever be the best person to do that with.
• My mom and my dad, for supporting me no matter what, even if you don’t necessarily understand me. I know you’ll love me no matter what, and even through tough times and difficult decisions, I’ll still love you. Whether it be on the boat, at a concert, or in another country together, I will love you guys for supporting me and loving me.
• My girlfriend, Evelyn. In 6 days, it will mark our 8 months together. I’m grateful that you will understand me and love me no matter what I do, and listen to me and my interests for hours on end. I love making gifts for you and going on dates, showing you pictures of my dog, laughing with you, and sitting in silence. Looking forward to the future with you.
• My dogs, past and present. Hobson, Emma, Rincon, Pidus, Mondo, and my puppy, Snoop. I wish that you could understand me and how much I love you and how you were always there for me. Hobson, I’m gonna miss your grave when I move out. Snoop, you might be a piece of crap sometimes, and taking my socks out of my room, but you’ll always be amazing even when I move out of the house for college. Emma, Rincon, Pidus, and Mondo, I know that you guys are working dogs, but you’re very special in my heart.
• Music, in general. Music was always there, helping me go through the toughest times of my life, and helping illustrate and make everything have a story.
• All my friends who don’t go to OVS. Even if we might not see each other that often, you guys will always be in my heart, and if you need me, I’m always open.
• All my friends who go to OVS. I can always rely on you guys for anything, whether listening to random crap that happens in my life, hanging out with each other every other weekend during breaks, or messing around for fun.
• Cartoon Network, for shaping my childhood.
• Mr. Alvarez, for helping me discover my love of writing and expressing myself through words, and for Humanities, a class that sparked my interest in philosophy and changed my life.
• And last but not least, my struggles. My struggles made me realize that I’m gonna make it further than I would’ve ever gotten, motivating me to become better than I am now.

I’m just overall grateful for everything that’s happened to me leading to this moment, both the good and the bad. I’m happy that currently I have a roof over my head and a full stomach every night.

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