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    I haven’t made a post in a while so I thought this challenge would be a good way for me to share a new post! I think expressing gratitude and becoming aware of your surroundings is important for your wellbeing, and although I live in Australia and we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving here, I love the concept around the celebration! So here are some things in my life that I’m very thankful for...

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    I can’t choose just one person to be grateful for, since my whole family have been so ive and kind to me throughout my life.

      My mum has such a generous heart and is always so caring which I ire greatly, and my dad has a resilient and humorous character that makes everyone laugh. My parents have been through a lot growing up and migrating from Thailand/Laos, and I can only imagine the hardships they experienced having to move to an English-speaking country with an entirely different culture. I thank them so much for raising my brother and I, and I thank them for working so hard to the family for many years.

     My older brother (my only sibling) is great too, and I thank him for being that pessimistic, cynical but hilarious and open-minded person in my life. He’s had his ups and downs in the family, but he’s no in his late 20s and finally regaining some balance in his life and I’m grateful for his growing persistence and prudence. I’ve always talked to him about my problems (sometimes stupid) and he always listens and gives blunt but honest and helpful advice to alleviate my stress.

     My dog, Born, has also been a big part of my life. He’s a cute Bichon Frise dog that’s 13 years old, and although he’s getting quite old, he has moments where he reminds me of his young puppy years! I had another dog when I was very young but he sadly had to get put down and I don’t much, but I’m grateful for him, Born and all the pets I’ve had in my life for providing comfort and cuteness to our lives.

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:airplane: Holidays :airplane:

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    My family and I have never been overseas together or on any super extravagant holidays, but I always little things from each family trip we have. The first time I went on a plane was to Queensland, and I seeing some of the world like ‘Dreamworld’ and ‘Seaworld’ which was fun! I’m thankful for my parents giving our family that new and exciting experience, despite my mum having fears of heights and the weather being extremely hot.

     Another valuable memory I have is when our family first went to the snow. I’m so grateful to have gone to Thredbo and snowboard (very badly) for the first time in my life, and although most of the snow was fake, our family got to see and touch natural snow on the high mountains. The warm cabin and village was also beautiful and I’m grateful to have been on that trip with my amazing family.

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:coffee: Home :coffee:

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    I’m so thankful for everything item that I have! The house I live in, the room I have, the food my family and I share... I could go on forever. I’ve learnt over the years to not be too materialistic and selfish about my physical belongings, and I think that being mindful of what I have and what’s around me in general, has been important for me to establish an open-minded character.

     I love the cosy home I have, and I’m grateful for the several home renovations we’ve done throughout the 15-ish years I’ve been in this house. There’s been good and bad memories, but everything that has happened has made this home feel like a part of our family, a home that has been with us while we experienced all kinds of emotions.

     The piano my parents gave me when I was younger is also something I appreciate since it was something that sparked my creativity and interest in music. Although I don’t play much piano anymore, I’m thankful for the tranquility it has provided me whenever I would play it and the lovely music that it creates.

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    This challenge was fun to do, and made me appreciate the things in my life at a greater scale. I encourage everyone to spend time reflecting on their surroundings and I want to give me ending thanks to the various online communities available. Studying Amino is one community that I’ve recently ed, and I’ve realised there’s many groups on the internet surrounding particular interests. There’s something for everyone, and I’m grateful for this online platform being able to spread ideas and positivity, as well as be a way for people to share their interests with similar others and meet new people!

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