With Thanksgiving literally only 24 hours away, I have been forced to prepare my list of things I am thankful for this year, which will be shared holiday dinner table.

Not that it is hard to come up with a list; I have so many things in my life that I am so fortunate to have. Things that I should really appreciate more year round, come to think of it. Things that I should not come to expect, but should rather feel lucky to have.

This is a problem many of us have - wanting more and appreciating nothing - so I thought I would take this opportunity to get all of you in the spirit of giving thanks by sharing with you just a few of the things I am more than grateful for this year:

1. My DVR: I know this shouldn’t come before family, but my DVR really is there for me when no one else is around. Like really early on a Saturday morning when I can’t sleep due to some interesting sounds coming from upstairs. Or after a long day of work when I want nothing more than the wisdom of one Ms. Oprah Winfrey.

2. My Family: I have put them through a lot these past few years; from my post-college depression to my spur-of-the-moment move to NY and then my spur-of-the-moment move back home. They are supportive, funny, loving and all around the best people I know. But they are still not willing to sit with me at 6:45 on a Saturday morning. Hence their number 2 spot.

3. My Dog: No matter what, my pup is always willing to cuddle up next to me for a nice nap, share a dish of ice cream with me, and kiss me in the morning no matter how bad my breath is.

4. My Boot Camp Instructor: This guy is definitely on some super strong crack (he has an obscene amount of energy at 6am on a Monday), but whatever he is doing it is working for me. His energy and music selection inspire me to get to the gym by 6am and jump around, sprint and do far too many push ups. And my arms are looking daaaamn good for it.

5. My Friends: Staying close to my best friends has been hard since college ended. We are all across the country! But every time we get together for a reunion – or even just chat on the phone – I realize just how lucky I am to have them. They are my rock. They are my support. And they are really f-ing funny.

6. Target: Fabulous clothes for cheap. How can you not appreciate that!?

7. My Strength: Not my physical strength - even though my arms are filling out quite nicely! - but my emotional strength. The first few years out of college are rough, which is why I am so grateful for the strength I have found to get through it. I had many down days along the way, but I fought through and have found a new level of happiness. I couldn’t be more grateful for that.

8. Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener

9. Coffee (Namely, Pumpkin Lattes): My bosses are also grateful for this as it is the only thing that gets me through the day. Mmm. That smell, that taste. When it hits your lips….

10. CollegeCandy: I know it seems so cheesy, but I feel so lucky to have this outlet to express myself. Writing is my passion; besides coffee, this is the one thing that gets me through a long day. So, I am extremely grateful to have such a wonderful place to put my words on “paper.”

I have so much more – I am one lucky girl – but this isn’t about me. What about you; what are you thankful for this season