Happy Thanksgiving Everyoneeeeeee!

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Every Thanksgiving I realize that I take many things for granted and I truly should be grateful for all of the amazing benefits that come in my life. Especially the people who have raised me, my mother, my father, my older brother, my extended family, my grandparents, and my friends which are also just like family to me.
It’s hard to always be appreciative to those who are immediately around me because “they are always there” but really, they may one day not be there.

Every year during high school, I would go to the L.A. Convention center on Thanksgiving to serve the homeless a Thanksgiving dinner. I haven’t gone lately but I remember they were so happy to have us give them a warm home cooked traditional Thanksgiving meal served by teenagers.

Last year, I was a part of Orange County’s Gifts of Love 2008: The Happiness Project which is a non-profit organization who helps homeless kids in orange county. I helped make crafts, ride the carousel, took pictures with Santa, and gave the children Christmas gifts! This year it is on Friday Dec 4th, so if you want to sign up you can here. Gifts of Love 2009

It was such a great feeling to make all of these underprivileged people smile and enjoy their holidays.

Sometimes we get angry, upset, want to blame other factors in life on why our life isn’t “perfect” but if you take a step away from the situation, we are just putting negativity upon ourselves, when we should be thankful of what we already have. Our health, food, shelter, our families and all the wonderful loving people around you who love you and would do anything for you – anyone would die to have that! Every individual has a negative side to them, and we battle with it everyday. I know it’s hard, but if you are truly grateful for all of your benefits and amazing things that are in your life, you will always side with the positive and lead a positive life. Look into yourself, be thankful you are alive and what you could offer to the world, because you are amazing and gifted and are capable of absolutely anything! Ok I totally went off tangent trying to talk about Thanksgiving and went on some motivational speech. But seriously, if you are reading this blog, have internet access or reading it from your smartphone or iphone, you got it good! Face it, you’re life is fabulous. I know its annoying, but be thankful for what you have, and you’ll be happier than ever. Be good to those around you, especially those who you don’t thank enough!
Love you guys!