Giving thanks

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, which will be upon us in a few short minutes now, I thought I'd offer up a few thoughts on things that I've been feeling particularly thankful for lately. This whole graduating in three weeks thing can cause one to become rather introspective. Pondering the potential for my future naturally causes me to reflect on my past and present.

So, here goes. The list is long, but simple ... if you don't want to read all the way to the bottom, it can be summed up like this: I'm thankful for bold & inspiring people who open my mind, generate ideas, opportunity, hope and love.

But, here's the long version, just in case:

1. people, people, people. all of you. all of them. relationships are what makes my world go round, open my mind, ignite my passion. thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas & ambitions!
2. my educational opportunities
3. small farmers who grow beautiful, healthy food for me to eat in spite of the barriers they often face to doing this noble work
4. activists and organizers who teach me the power of citizen movements to create social change
5. social entrepreneurs who dare to dream big in the name of changing the world
6. friends and family who love & support me no matter what ridiculous ideas i've come up with lately
7. Twitter
8. a winter CSA share
9. books
10. 8 hours nights of sleep
11. strong fair trade, organic, black coffee
12. Obama's presidency
13. Alan Khazei's senate candidacy
14. Graduation!
15. People who still read my blog, even though I haven't written in over a month. Thanks!

It's been a good year, I think, judging by this surely incomplete list of mine. What are you thankful for? Happy Thanksgiving!