Thanksgiving means different things to different people. I wanted to be sure to recognize all that I have to be thankful for this year. This little list was co-generated with the help of my grandma. Bubbie, I love you!

1. NEW JOB: On February 19th, I started a new Administrative position, working directly under one of the most prestigious Orthopedic surgeons in the COUNTRY! I am responsible for all his new patients (he has clients from ALL OVER the WORLD), his Academic career, Conferences, and everything in between. This job is by far the most challenging job I have ever had, and it is FAR from easy. Yet, I find huge reward in being chosen for the job, as well as the significant roll I play in their recovery. I can't lie, the pay is pretty good too.

2. NEW APARTMENT: On May 3rd, I moved into my first official 1 bedroom apartment! Last year, I was living in a crammed studio. Now, I have space, freedom, a living room (lol)! I am OBSESSED with my apartment! Sometimes on the weekend, I stay indoors and just relax. It feels sooooooo good to live alone. xo

3. FINAL PAYMENTS: Being from the hood, sometimes I have to obtain what I want/need outta life the only way I know how. When I got my studio apartment last year, I had nothing but a closet full of clothes and an ADORABLE little cat... I had no furniture. So what did I do? I leased a full bedroom set, a barset (my dining area was too small for a real kitchenset), and a laptop. When leasing, you usually end up paying MUCH more than the wholesale value of the item(s). Needless to say, I made a deal to pay approximately $5,000 over the next 2 years for my "things". I got my annual hospital bonus in October, and rather than go on a shopping spree, I paid off my contracts and now I'm FREE!!! I have an extra $400 a month in my pocket, and I officially own everything in my crib!

4. CONCERTS, CONCERTS, CONCERTS!: Three days before my birthday, I got to see Wu-Tang (yet again) in Rhode Island. The concert was inSANE!!!
I went to the Rock the Bells Concert and saw Ghost & Rae, Redman, A Tribe Called Quest, Mos Def, The Pharcyde, Pete Rock, NaS, De La Soul, etc. Folks, I was SOOOOOOO close, I got props from the Pharcyde and Tribe for screaming the lyrics!!!!!! I'll NEVER forget that night!!!

Next week, Method Man and Redman, and in January: WU-TANG CLAN MUDDAFUKKAZ!!!! Lemme stop, I'm getting ahead of myself, lol

5. MY FAMILY: We may not be the traditional idea of a family, but we are ALL truly blessed and support each other to the FULLEST! It is amazing the sense of security I feel when I talk to or see them. Even though I live 100 miles away, they are closer to me and mean more to me than those who are constantly in my face, lol.
My family consists of very, very close friends as well. Christine, Sharif (all the way in Australia) and a few more... I LOVE you guys with all my heart!

6. OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!: This one's pretty self explanatory, but if you DO need explanation, peep my November 4th blog.

So there you have it, these are the few things I am thankful for this year. Trust me, there is so much more I could name, but I'd be typing FOREVER. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there, and remember, be thankful for all that God has given you EVERYDAY, not just today!

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