being thankful
A long time since I’ve posted: the 365 Day Challenge has OBVIOUSLY gone to shits. Anyway.
It’s Thanksgiving Day today and it’s my first time celebrating this uniquely American holiday. Amidst all the turkey, cranberry sauce and talk of Black Friday shopping however, I think it’s a good time to think about the things that I should be thankful for.
First of all, I should be thankful that I’m here at MIT. Sure, there are days that seem rough - actually scrap that, rough days are the norm here; off days are rare - and there are things that happen that make me feel useless, helpless, or an unhealthy combination of the two. But when it all boils down to it, it’s a privilege to be here, not a right. And I should be thankful that I was admitted to this premier institution. Sometimes I still find myself wondering why they admitted me.
Second, I should be thankful to have such a wonderful and interesting group of friends here in Cambridge. Some are immature, trying to plant such ridiculous words as “racialist” and “doggie-style” into my vocabulary, some are epic bro(mancer)s, and some I’m thankful for for being able to put up with my nonsense and 8 year old-ness. Some need to go to the bathroom at 11am sharp every day, some like fine wine and food, some have extremely tender fingers, and some help me escape being gangraped by Thermo and Transport assignments every week. I should be (and am) thankful for each and every one of them, as I don’t think I would have survived this long here without them.
Third, I should be thankful to have such an awesome and supportive family that have backed me in all my decisions. It’s difficult being literally on the other side of the world and being inundated by all this work, so all the support is much appreciated (and required!).
Fourth, I cannot forget to mention my old friends at UWA who have kept in touch with me since we last said our goodbyes in April. I really appreciate that you all have maintained contact with me despite there being a 12-13 hour difference in time zones and a numerically larger distance between us.
Last but not least and most importantly, I should be happy that I’m living my life the way I want it… Or so I think! :P … Yea, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.
