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Happy Thanksgiving, Americans! \u00a0(And happy almost-Friday to everyone else.)<\/p>\n

2016 has been an… interesting year. \u00a0But I’m sure we can all find things to be thankful for this year.<\/p>\n

I’m thankful for my family. \u00a0The more I talk to people, the more I realize just how lucky I am to have family who I actually like spending time with and who seem to like spending time with me. \u00a0And this year, I got a new family member with the birth of my niece. \u00a0That makes 2016 one of the best years ever.<\/p>\n

I’m thankful for my friends. \u00a0I have some of the most awesome friends. \u00a0This year, I haven’t had as much time as I would have liked to spend with my friends, but that’s definitely changing in 2017, and I’m looking forward to the trips and events we already have planned.<\/p>\n

I’m thankful for my health and my ability to run and bike and swim and complete ridiculous athletic adventures. \u00a0I’m not sure what drove me to start these challenges – anyone who knew me in my teens and early 20’s is probably completely confused as to how I turned into this person. \u00a0But I’m glad I did and I’m glad I can continue.<\/p>\n

I’m thankful for my job. \u00a0It might not be perfect all the time and who knows what the new administration will bring, but it’s a pretty great job with a solid paycheck that allows me to have my house, my pets, and pay for these ridiculous adventures.<\/p>\n

Oh, I’m thankful for my cats too, except this morning, when I could have slept in but someone decided he needed breakfast at 6am. \u00a0Furry little jerks.<\/p>\n

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