Tomorrow I go to Jersey for the Thanksgiving weekend. And despite all that's happened this year, I am thankful for:

My life
My dad's (and family's) life
Having friends and family support me through the tough times
A job that I learn something new at every day
The positive and odd things I've experienced but only could happen in NYC
An apartment that I can truly feel at home in
Independence and motivation to handle life as best as possible
Knowing there will be good times that will happen when you least expect them
Also knowing there will be bad times but I've been through them before

And most of all being able to recognize and focus on the fact that I'm worth being loved. I try to pass it forward through donations to the Bowery Mission and hope that it can affect someone to reach that same decision. For me, Thanksgiving is realizing all of the above and really integrating it with my life. It took me a long time to get here, but better late than never. I wish the best for everyone I know, and those who I don't, that we learn to work towards happy and strive for healthy.