1) I am thankful for my new job. I can't stress enough how happy I am in my new job and the motivation the students at this school give me to be an engaging teacher. I feel less stressed, more creative and more fulfilled. I leave school earlier, show up later and produce better lessons which is always a plus!
2) Family and friends. I am thankful for everyone who continues to support me day in and day out. Whether it be offering encouraging words when I doubt being over here or sending me updating texts on life in Canada so that I know when I return it will be as if I did not leave.
3) My iPhone. THis may sound materialistic but the reasoning for it is not. Since I got my iPhone I can FaceTime my sister and my nephew as often as I like and it is easier for her because she doesn't need to get the laptop out and have Collin sitting for me to talk to her. We can FaceTime while he plays, watches weird kid shows and attacks the phone while we talk. I miss him like crazy but FaceTime will suffice for now.
I'm also thankful for my iPhone because it allows me to stay in contact with some many friends from home easily through messenger apps. My favourite mornings are the mornings I wake up to 60+ messages because the girls from University have been messaging each other (while I was sleeping) so I feel very popular and get to start my day catching up on their chats and then responding hours later awkwardly.
4) The family I currently live with. Moving to Bishops Stortford was a big change for me and even though I love my school, I moved to a city where I know no one. The family I am living with have done a great job of keeping me grounded and social by either chatting while dinner is cooking or inviting me to take part in some of their 'nights out', etc.
5) Readers of my blog. If you are reading this, I am thankful for you because you make me feel somewhat important and popular by having avid and regular followers! Thanks for following my blog everyone :)
Happy Thanksgiving!
