This year, I am thankful for all of my friends. This year was a particularly rough year for me, and around every corner my friends were able to put a smile on my face. Whether it was going to the drive in and eating tacos or coming over to just sit with me, I developed even more adoration for the people who support me. My friends keep me sane and able to do all of the things that life requires me to....

I’m thankful for my parents. They have made sacrifices not only for me but also influence my entire family. Leaving their home country of Peru to an entirely new country to start a better life in the states is inspiring. Working long days and still having enough time to bond with and support 3 kids is something I deeply respect and appreciate every day. My parents have also inspired my extended ...

I’m thankful for my parent’s jobs. I realize how lucky I am to not only have both parents with full-time job and a reasonable schedule but enough money left over to go on vacation more than once a year. If it weren’t for their jobs my life wouldn’t be as comfortable and I’m really fortunate for that. An example of something I’m thankful for that’s a result of my mom working three jobs and ...

I am thankful for my family this Thanksgiving Break. My parents have been helping me with managing all the stress and responsibilities that come with applying to colleges and I am grateful to them for that. With all the support and love my family gives me I am able to be successful in the big shift I’m making into college. My sister and I have been getting along lately as well. I’m very happy that ...

I’m thankful for my car I was able to get before school started. I worked really hard over the summer to save money to be able to buy a car. Even though I have to pay my own gas and insurance bill, the money is worth it. The places I can go to with my car fascinates me. Prior to owning my car, I used to walk, bike, and take the bus. Compared to my car these other options took way more time than my car,...

I am thankful for my parents. Ever since I was a child I have been close with my dad. My parents got divorced when I was seven and he did everything he could to provide for me and our new home. I will always be thankful for the Sunday mornings I share with him where he makes me waffles and we watch TV together. My mom and I also have a great relationship and we talk to each other about everything....

I’m thankful for my dog, Sage. He is the best dog I’ve ever had and much more than that he is my best friend. He’s a really amazing dog that always listens - although that one time that he ran out of the house in the rain was annoying - usually, he’s obedient. He is a German Shepherd Husky mix that one of my uncles had gifted me in Mexico because he was unable to take care of it. Although fo...

I’m thankful for my family. My family is a huge part of my identity and my life. As a family of seven, it’s always a ruckus in the house. Fighting about who takes the last chicken nugget or who rides on the front seat are a gist of situations I face every day. But, these things are what makes my family, my family. I wouldn’t change them for the world!

I am most thankful for my family. I wake up everyday blessed to have an amazing family by my side who motivates me to be the best that I can be. My family supports me and all of the dreams I have in mind. They show me what love really means and how important it is for everyone. My number one dream is to graduate from college and dedicate my diploma to my family for pushing me beyond my limits. Everything...

I’m thankful for my editing partner in crime, Alayna. I was going to say my family but I feel like I need to shout her out for how awesome she is. She helps me function by always keeping me in check and motivating me when I’m down on myself. She also has really helped me to come out of my shell, helping me to become more involved and more willing to try new things. Without her, we wouldn’t have...

I am most thankful for my amazing family. They have pushed me to do better and have shaped me to be the person I am today. This year I have been extremely focused on college applications and figuring out what I want to do in the future. Throughout the whole process, my family has encouraged me to do what I think is best for myself and encouraged me to reach for the stars. My mom works extremely hard to ...

I'm thankful for an amazingly supportive family who has helped me throughout my entire life. They made me who I am and encouraged me to be the best I can be in school and in my social life. Every Thanksgiving, I really enjoy spending time with them, whether it be with our extended family or just ourselves. We like to travel a lot, and it's so amazing being with my family wherever we go. I enjoy even th...