In Honor of Thanksgiving!!

I want to share with you all some things that I've been thankful for this semester. Some are things that I'm thankful I have while I'm here in China, and some are things that I'm thankful I have in the U.S., and some are universally applicable:

 - Showers with tubs and shower curtains (in other words, somewhat separated from the rest of the bathroom)

 - Family and friends all around the world (to those not here with me - I miss you!!!!!)

 - Technology that allows me to stay in contact with people

 - Clean air

 - A room that I don't have to share with 8 people (this is the typical number of roommates a Chinese student has - I'm grateful to only have to share my room with 2!)

 - Microwaves and ovens

 - Food whenever I'm hungry, as well as water whenever I'm thirsty

 - The people who have warmly welcomed me into their country, not caring that I can't speak their language fluently but helping me practice what I know

 - Teachers who love to teach and care about their students' well-being

 - The ability to travel

 - Skype!

 - Wonderful, loving, supportive parents

 - The beauty of the natural world

 - And most of all, my Father, who has shown me grace and love.

(感恩节快乐!) Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Eat lots of turkey for me! :D