Well it's finally that time of the year again. That wonderful time when the leaves begin to change and it finally begins to cool off. I love being able to pull out my scarves and jackets and wear them around campus. In honor of November, I decided to blog each day about one thing I am thankful for. I have to catch up today, due to the fact that it's the 8th and I'm a little behind so it'll be a little longer.

1. I am thankful for sometimes broken automatic gates into Century Park. For those of you who do not know, Century Park is where I live on USM's campus. It has been lovingly nicknamed Century Prison by it's inhabitants simply due to the fact that there is so much security to get into your room. You swipe your ID to get in the gates, the building door, flash your ID, swipe your ID to get into the hallway, insert your ID in the door, and press in a 4-digit code before you're finally into your room. Needless to say, when your hands are full of bags from being home all weekend, this can be a hassle. So sometimes, I am thankful that the first outside gate is broken and stays open.
2. I am thankful for Alex Milstead. This is my roommate, who I am convinced God gave me because he knew I needed someone who would understand anything and everything. When my headaches are at the worst, she turns off the lights and pops in a Disney movie until I fall asleep. She also doesn't call me a nerd when I stay in and read all day instead of going out, even though she's probably thinking it. And she also was one of the main reasons/encouragers of my decision to go through sorority recruitment. Which leads me to my next point.
3. I am thankful for the Epsilon Delta chapter of Chi Omega (and the national fraternity as well, but especially this one). To everyone who thinks that Greek organizations are wrong, well shame on you. I have never met a classier, more well-educated, and more beautiful group of women. I am so proud to call them my sisters.
4. I am thankful for my Kindle. I have spent almost 12 hours reading in the past 2 days. I think that speaks for itself.
5. I am thankful for my eyesight. I saw a really beautiful sunset today.
6. I am thankful for books. Without books, I truly don't know what I would do all day. I think I would lose my mind and please, understand that I'm not just saying that. Anyone who needs vouching can simply ask my roommate. I've spent more time reading than anything this past week, it's really very sad.
7. I'm thankful for non-communal bathrooms in our dorm. That would be just awkward.
8. I'm thankful it's not 1901. I sort of stole this one from a friend, but I don't think she'd mind too much. I'm thankful it's not 1901 because of my headaches. If it were 1901, I definitely would not be able to function on a day to day basis with my migraines. The medicine then was simply not good enough. I'm thankful that I have a doctor prescribing me medicine that will allow me to go about my activities daily and be able to take on my daily challenges.

That's all for today. Be back tomorrow with more thanksgivings.