I am thankful for...

During Thanksgiving dinner it is customary in the US to go around the table and for everyone to say what they are thankful for this year. To that end, I thought I would share what I am thankful for:

I am thankful for the support of my family during the last year. They have all been so supportive of me coming out to the States and without them I would never have got here. Mum, Dad, James, Sam, Gran and everyone else - thank you so much.

I am thankful for my friends from home. I am so glad I have managed to keep in touch with you guys. I am especially thankful for the handful of you (you know who you are!) who put up with me on Skype when I'm feeling down, homesick or just stressed out. You always know what to say to put everything in perspective and never fail to make me smile - thank you.

I am thankful for the Fulbright commission for giving me this scholarship. Without the Fulbright scholarship I doubt I would have made it across here, and with the scholarship I get to have so many amazing experiences and opportunities - it really is like no other scholarship in the world.

I am thankful for fellow Fulbrighters, both in the US and UK. I have yet to meet a Fulbrighter who I didn't get on with and wasn't an amazing and interesting person. You all make the experience that little bit more special. I will never forget Miami and hope to have many more unforgettable memories with you guys in the future.

I am thankful for KEEN. I am so glad I found KEEN, and it has really changed my life while out here. Before I started going to KEEN I was stressed, overworked and really homesick. KEEN put everything into perspective and now is an integral part of my life - I can't wait for the weekend to come around and am gutted when I can't make a session. A special thank you to Nichole and the other KEEN volunteers who have made me feel so welcome, such an important thing when I'm away from home.

I am thankful for Ms. Freedman who has so kindly invited 12 Fubrighters into her home tomorrow for a Thanksgiving feast. It is incredibly generous of her and I hope will be a special day, and an opportunity to experience this American holiday in a very traditional way.

Finally I am thankful for everyone who reads this blog or The Fulbright Report. I know I can ramble on sometimes but I'm glad I can share my experiences with you all.

Please let me know what you are thankful for by leaving a comment below, and

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!