Giving Thanks
Posted by Abby Taylor at 11/26/2007 10:18 AM and is filed under uncategorized 
November 26, 2007
It’s good to be back at OSU after the break. Classes were cancelled on Thursday and Friday, so after going to lecture as a TA Wednesday morning, I decided to skip American Studies and head home. I’m not the type of person who skips class, but every now and then something comes up and skipping seems to be the best option. This was one of those occasions, because my family needed to leave for Kansas so we could celebrate Thanksgiving with my grandparents.
It’s good to be back at OSU after the break. Classes were cancelled on Thursday and Friday, so after going to lecture as a TA Wednesday morning, I decided to skip American Studies and head home. I’m not the type of person who skips class, but every now and then something comes up and skipping seems to be the best option. This was one of those occasions, because my family needed to leave for Kansas so we could celebrate Thanksgiving with my grandparents.
Over the past three years, I have adjusted to the college life. No matter what time it is, something is always open and you can always find plenty to do. It’s not like that in Plains, Kansas (a town of about 1,000 people). However, my grandparents don’t live in Plains, they live 10 miles outside of it! So that means I’m basically cut off from civilization as I know it anytime I visit. It’s definitely a change of pace, but I can’t say it’s a bad one.
I have been blessed with a big family that is very close. So close that when we visit my grandparents, we all stay in one house, which can get pretty crowded considering 20 people share one bathroom! It gets crazy, but I love it. As I was sitting around the Thanksgiving table with all of my aunts and uncles and cousins, I was thinking about how many great memories I have with all of them and how blessed I am to have them in my life.
I have so much to be thankful for (I know people say that all the time, but it’s really true!). Not only do I have a great family, but I also have great friends who make my life even better. It’s amazing how your whole attitude can change when you know there are people surrounding you who love and support you. This summer was a little tough for me because I was living away from my family and trying to adjust to a new environment. It could have been the worst summer of my life, but I lived with three girls who made it enjoyable. Without them, I’m not sure I would have made it.
My life at OSU is another thing I’m thankful for. In the past, I have done things I didn’t necessarily want to do, but I did them because they are essential for my career. I don’t regret that but this year, I have that experience, and I’m able to focus my efforts on what really interests me.
I love being a part of the OSU Student Foundation. This opportunity has allowed me to meet so many interesting people and do so many wonderful things. The best part about this organization is that everything we do benefits OSU, and nothing is more exciting than knowing your service is ultimately improving the institution you love. I’m also thankful for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). Through PRSSA, I have learned volumes about leadership and what it means to put your heart and soul into something.
It’s so wonderful to have the opportunity to get involved on campus, and I wouldn’t have that if I didn’t have the support of my family and generous OSU donors, who I am also extremely thankful for.
Finally, I am thankful for this blog. I have been given a unique opportunity to share my life with everyone who reads this, and it has truly blessed me. So thank you, and I hope it has and will benefit you in some way as well.
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This is a picture of my cousins, aunts and uncles at my grandparents’ house. As you can see, it gets crowded, but we have a lot of fun. |
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The day after Thanksgiving, it snowed all day. It was cold, but I managed to get a picture of some of my cousins before they rushed inside. Left to right: Erika, Tanner, Zach, Ty, Hayley, Dylan and Bree, my grandparents’ dog. |
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These are my roommates! I lived with Kelsey, Michelle and AnaLeah (from left to right) this summer, and Kim and I live together now. |
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This is a picture of Marie Kadavy and me selling T-shirts for PRSSA. We have so much fun together. |
Well,Abby, you have a big family. I envy you .In china, thanksgiving just like chinese new year.I have a big family too.
That's great .
I hope that you are enjoying your days.
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