Things to be thankful for

Yes it's kinda boringly traditional but sometimes you need the traditional. Tomorrow I'll be cooking so here is my post for Thanksgiving:
1. I love teaching. I do not take for granted that I knew exactly what I wanted to do when I graduated.
2. I live by family. I know I have moved far from home, but I have never moved far from family.
3. Cell phones are an amazing invention. We were watching Jerry McGuire where they have rather large cell phones and I started thinking about how far technology has come in my life. It's wonderful to know that even though I'm half-way across the country doesn't mean I have to leave anyone behind.
4. My kitty greats me every day. I'm used to a human room mate but my cat helps make the transition easier.
5. My friends have great friends. People struck out to LA before I did, and luckily made some awesome friends that I enjoy meeting.
6. I have mentors identified at school. Teaching is a lonely profession. You spend most of the day with 14-18 year olds and the movement towards collaborative teaching is a slow one. I have some great supports set up though in the 140+ staff at our school.
7. I have a steady job for this year at least. The budget crisis in this state may mean I have to find a new job next year but with the economy the way it is, I appreciate that I have a job for this year at least.
8. Someone taught me to read. Being in classrooms with people who really struggle with reading,