You thought you could escape this weekend without a Thanksgiving post? Oh you silly dear.

This year has been a wild one. I’ll save all the details for my obligatory New Years post (which will be a glowing review of the masters program in which I will obviously have all A’s) but suffice to say, I’ve kept busy. My stress levels are revving up to historic levels, which makes it all the more important to remember the good parts of life. That’s a god damn trite observation. Nevertheless, I’m a very lucky, lucky girl. I have adorable idiot pets, I’m married to the man of my dreams, my parents are supportive and (more importantly) healthy and happy. My sister is an extraordinarily hilarious and wise lady, and she gives me doses of truth that change my entire perspective. My dad (who’s coming to visit next month) is warm and loving. My friends are a bunch of passionate weirdos who make the world a much more interesting place.

So I use my resources. When I feel just awful, I cuddle my puppies. When it’s hard to calm down my racing heart, I touch my husband, just a light brushing of fingertips in his hair. Etcetera. It’s way better than raising my meds, and it’s easier to do. My family is incredible, and I’m so happy to have them around.

Glad you’re around too, loyal reader. Keep it up.