This is why:
Today I decided that I’m really thankful for my life, despite its struggles, which to me can seem monumental. I moved to Philadelphia at the perfect time, and I moved to Philadelphia - not the suburbs. I met great people; in fact, many of them live in the same house I do and they’ve become my best friends. A tried and true best friend from college days is only an hour away, and we get to see each other often enough that we stay connected. In additional to being minutes away from an exciting Center City, I’m privledged enough to have the largest municipal park system (and such a beautiful one, at that) as my backyard. Oh yeah, and I have a real backyard, too. My dog and I (and our respective human and doggy friends) enjoy spending time in both. It’s been a little over two years since I relocated my life from NC to PA. Still, I am becoming more and more connected with the people, the places and the groups that surround me. Sometimes when you see what your options could have been, and what they really are, you are so very thankful for every decision you’ve made to bring you to this moment in life. Today, I am thankful for the choices I’ve made.
