11/11/11 - 11/13/11

11/11/11

I'm thankful for my education.

*I'm one of the biggest pro-education people out there. I believe it is the key to success (I said that in my High School Graduation Speech). I honestly do not know where I would be today without it. I love education more than I love most things. It can get you so far in life. Some people say that it is the biggest rip-off out there. But, I would have to disagree. Maybe it is if you don't do anything with your education but, for me I know that I'll always use my education. I've learned so many interesting things especially since being at the College of Social Work. I'm no longer; color-blind, closed-minded, weak, stubborn, or rash in my decision making. I think things through. I actually pay attention to things around me. I actually think and use my brain. Where before I was led like a lot of the blind individuals are today. Don't believe everything your history teacher once taught you. I can't believe I wanted to be a History teacher. But, I'm blessed for the fact that it is what started me in wanting to go to college. 

11/12/11

I'm thankful for football.

*Today, I'm thankful for football! Football is the love of my life in the Fall. And, tonight was perfect football weather. The beginning of 3rd quarter is my favorite. I can't help but feel so calm in those first five minutes of the game. It's almost as if I'm in a dream though I can see everything clear as day. Everything is muffled and I just see so much joy and excitement on everyone's faces. The wind always blows in my face and I just get this great tingly sensation throughout my body and I'm just happy. :) Football is something I'll be forever grateful toward. Especially my UTES. In 2007 they helped me to see that life really is amazing. When Nai Fotu, Morgan Scalley, and a few other players came up to see me I literally felt like I had died and gone to Heaven. I had just gotten my feeding tube out along with many others and I couldn't breathe very well. So when they walked around the corner I was saying and gasping for breath, "Morgan ... Scalley ... is ... here ... with ... me ... right ... now." He even kissed me on the cheek! :)  The football they all signed for me is one I'll forever treasure. Football = LOVE & LIFE ... for me. :) 

11/13/11

I'm thankful for bananas.

*This one may be a little weird for some people, but it's true. I believe bananas are one of God's greatest gifts to man. Ha, along with many others. BUT! I do love bananas. It's like eating a candy bar with all the sugary goodness it contains. Though, they're great for you. I love them frozen, super ripe, in my steel-cut-oats, on ice cream, in smoothies, you name it - I like them in it! :)