I'm Thankful for...

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving (obvs), and this time of year always make me feel nostalgic. I love reflecting on the awesomeness that has come into my life and remembering my journey from an unhappy point in my life to a happy one. I have so many reasons to be thankful, especially things I take for granted, such as warm showers, a place to live, a job that pays me well enough to live independently, clothes, and never going hungry.
Today, I want to share with you a few things that I'm thankful for this year:
1. Jon: Next month, we'll have been together for four years, and it's amazing that I've found someone who puts up with my sassiness and mood swings and wants to be with me for the rest of my life. Being in love is such a beautiful thing, and I really hope that everyone gets to experience it one day.
2. Molly and Farah: There are no words for the amount of love I have for my dogs. I love coming home because they're always the first things I see. They greet me with so much glee. It doesn't matter what went wrong during my day, seeing my puppies always cheers me up.

3. My family: We've never been very family-oriented as far as talking about our feelings and keeping in touch every single day, but I am so thankful to have a family who loves and supports me. I have such a large, dysfunctional family, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

5. Friendship: The combination of being a military brat and graduating from college leaves me with friends all over the place. It's so fun to simultaneously plan a Friendsgiving with my local friends and reunions with college roommates and other people that I've met throughout my life's journey. I'm so thankful for my friends and all of the happiness they bring into my life.
6. My job: My current job is literally the best job I've ever had, and it's made me feel like a real adult to have my own desk, a company email, and even my own business card (that I hardly ever have a reason to hand out). I'm so excited about the opportunities I've been given and to see what the future holds for my career.

Just another normal day in the office.

A photo posted by Tiffany Khyla White (@tiffanykhyla) on Oct 10, 2014 at 8:55am PDT

7. My love of writing: Last night, I won NaNoWriMo. I wish I could describe the feeling of elation I felt. I finished the first draft of my novel in under 30 days, and it feels so great. I'm excited to see what comes of it, but for now, I'm just happy to have finished.
8. Endless Bliss readers: I love this blog. I loved this blog even when no one read it. I love writing, and getting to do it every day and have people actually respond to what I'm writing and making connections with people around the world is what keeps me coming back to share bits of my life in my little corner of the internet. Thank you so much for reading my blog!
9. Netflix: Okay, seriously. I'm so thankful for Netflix. It gives me the perfect excuse to spend whole Sundays on the couch.
10. Books: Because the bookworm life is the only life I know.

I think my heaven would look a lot like @2ndandcharles

A photo posted by Tiffany Khyla White (@tiffanykhyla) on Aug 8, 2014 at 3:52pm PDT

11. Fuzzy socks: I wouldn't be surviving this ~~winter~~ fall without fuzzy socks. I keep them on my feet every second that I'm home (and sometimes when I'm not home. I'll wear them with my boots. I don't want to change socks because there's a few seconds of cold feet that I don't want to deal with).
12. ~~Chicken wings:~~ ~~Sushi:~~ ~~Potatoes in every form:~~ Food: I've always been the kind of person that will buy lunch before I buy shoes. Even this weekend, I went to the mall and visited about five different stores, and all I walked out with was lunch from the food court. It was so worth the trip, too.
13. J.K. Rowling: #always

14. Supernatural: Because Jensen. And Jared. And Misha.
15. Hot cocoa: I wouldn't have made it through November without hot cocoa. Almost every time I sat down to write my book, I had a cup of hot cocoa next to me.

What my day looks like #NaNoWriMo

A photo posted by Tiffany Khyla White (@tiffanykhyla) on Nov 11, 2014 at 10:42am PDT

I hope you have a beautiful holiday with your loved ones! I'm excited to eat until I pass out and then wake up and do it all over again. Happy Thanksgiving!
How are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year?

22 comments :

Natalie V.November 26, 2014 at 9:18 AM
I need that Accio Coffee mug--so cute! This is such a sweet post, Tiffany. I love my family (crazy as they might be), my dog, J.K. Rowling (HP forever!), and books, too. Congrats on your novel! I more or less finished my first novel about three months ago, but it's just been sitting there since I'm too busy to start the process of pitching agents. Good luck--keep us informed on what happens there!
Jenn @ Business, Life & DesignNovember 26, 2014 at 10:38 AM
I love your coffee mug! And your list. I made one for tomorrow and kind of summed it up into broad categories, but my "creature comforts" category is basically books, blogging, and Netflix. Good job getting your book written! And Happy Thanksgiving!
Llinos @ The Lilac LinnetNovember 26, 2014 at 10:40 AM
This post is so sweet. Plus, you are amazing; congratulations on winning NaNoWriMo!
alyssa nicoleNovember 26, 2014 at 12:12 PM
This post is so lovely and filled with too many awesome things to be thankful for! <3
Kristie's Blue JeansNovember 26, 2014 at 2:35 PM
I love your list. It is always inspiring to read what others are thankful for. Enjoy your holiday.
Leah BNovember 26, 2014 at 2:41 PM
So sweet! I feel the same way about my little dog. They are such a blessing!
Amy B.November 26, 2014 at 2:50 PM
Love hearing what you are thankful. I'm spending Thanksgiving at my friends house. We are doing it potluck style.
Corinne FaloticoNovember 26, 2014 at 9:38 PM
Congratulations on winning NaNoWriMo! Your dogs are so cute! And I can't believe you met Fred and George!! :-O!! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Lisa KNovember 26, 2014 at 9:44 PM
You've listed some great things to be thankful for! I agree with a lot of these things--like fuzzy socks. Who doesn't love those? :)
Beth JenkinsNovember 26, 2014 at 10:02 PM
Your doggies are so cute!! :)
dreammuaNovember 27, 2014 at 6:46 AM
I loved reading about how in love you are with your significant other. We all hope to one day find a love like yours. :) Great list by the way.
Tiffany KhylaNovember 30, 2014 at 8:15 PM
Thanks so much! I really love being in love! I hope you find love, because it's so beautiful.
Tiffany KhylaNovember 30, 2014 at 8:15 PM
Thanks, Beth!
Tiffany KhylaNovember 30, 2014 at 8:16 PM
Right?! Fuzzy socks are the best! You can never have too many.
Tiffany KhylaNovember 30, 2014 at 8:17 PM
Thanks, Corinne! I'm so excited and relieved to have completed NaNoWriMo. I'm also obsessed with my dogs. My boyfriend got me a camera as an early birthday/Christmas gift, and they're the perfect subjects to practice with. And yes - the Weasley twins. Swoon. That picture is proudly displayed now. I hope your Thanksgiving was lovely.
Tiffany KhylaNovember 30, 2014 at 8:18 PM
That's so fun! I spent Thanksgiving with my family, but yesterday, my friends and I had a Friendsgiving potluck, and it was delicious!
Tiffany KhylaNovember 30, 2014 at 8:18 PM
They really are. I love my dogs so much!
Tiffany KhylaNovember 30, 2014 at 8:18 PM
Thanks, Kristie! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Tiffany KhylaNovember 30, 2014 at 8:18 PM
Thanks so much, Alyssa!
Tiffany KhylaNovember 30, 2014 at 8:20 PM
Thanks so much, Llinos! I feel so accomplished, and I can't wait to take the next steps with it. For now, I'm just setting it aside and focusing on my blog a little more.
Tiffany KhylaNovember 30, 2014 at 8:22 PM
Thanks! I won it in a giveaway. It's from this Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/abirdinthehand?ref=shop_sugg
Tiffany KhylaNovember 30, 2014 at 8:23 PM
It's my favorite coffee mug! It's from this Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/abirdinthehand?ref=shop_sugg

Those are all such great things to love. JK Rowling is the best! I'm definitely so thankful for her and the world and imagination she created for so many people! That's so great that you finished a novel too! I'm taking a step away from mine for now to focus a little more on my blog before I read over it and start editing and start the pitching process! When you do get started, if you have any tips, I would love to hear them. I don't even know where to start.