I am settling back home after being home-home for a weekend. It was such a wonderful family weekend and I have so much to be grateful for. So I thought, after closing out this Thanksgiving holiday, I would give you all a list of things that I am appreciative for from the trip.
'njoy.
2013 Rylee's Thankful for's...
... studying abroad for giving me the ability to fall asleep before take off, wake up during drink service, and fall asleep again until landing. Even when I am not tired, without fail.
... flight attendants who go through the effort to personalize their script at the beginning of every flight. Imma hold off on my nap to listen to you, not because I like Star Wars (I don't.) but because I appreciate your creativity.
...snow.
... the presence of cheesecake in my life.
...cleaning the furnace room to give my dad the opportunity for a productive day and teaching the next generation of Magee's to not keep EVERYTHING (mom) and stay organized to stay sane.
... for a friend group that is split between competitiveness and indifference, and the non-judgement either way.
...also for friends who get me; because I wasn't going to eat a whole nother muffin but I didn't want to make you feel self-conscious so you're welcome/ I stink at all athleticism but still, How DO You Like Me Now?!?!!?
...snow plows.
...for younger brothers who are finally old enough to shovel the driveway themselves.
...professors who didn't give homework over break (as for the others... you know what you've done).
...leftover stuffing.
...access to a fully stocked kitchen.
...when all else fails, wine.
...to those lovely people who complimented my scarf today. I appreciate your appreciation of my Walmart fashion.
...sisters who give away good things. hand-me-up's are now officially a thing.
...Internet to text seesters who are very far away.
...9 hours with Timothy James. He said that due to our limited time we were going to pull an all nighter... By 3am this kid was snoring.
...trombone players.
...Walmart on Thanksgiving day, to show the humor that is America, it was a pleasure.
...the men who stand outside the door with bells for donations. People should ring bells more often.
...Jared jewelers for not judging my crazy.
...moms who drink wine with daughters.
...Crock pots on sale for Black Friday for ten dolla. holla holla dolla dolla.
...concession stand popcorn.
...volleyball madness with frands to show just how horrible we really are. It is a sad reality that I still only know how to serve underhand and am bruised after only 20 minutes of playing. But I hit the ball soooooooo.
...fountain diet coke from McDonalds.
...the woman who sprinted ahead of me and snatched the later flight/ plane voucher deal right out of my reach (I blame my short legs for a short stride) and allowed me the privilege of flying (for the first time ever) in first class.
...the man in 4B for not judging me too hard over my minor overreaction to the treatment people in first class receive (I was going to take a picture of my meal! but I refrained for all involved... but believe me it was majestic).
...when sisters like my clothes enough to borrow them and ask for fashion advice.
...IKEA for smelling good.
...and food. and friends. and family. How could I ever forget the reason for the season!?!?! Clearly I have much to be thankful for... I hope you did too. Enjoy your day.
