November 21st was a pretty grand day, including birthday French toast, cupcakes, and cookies, eating out and watching movies. But moreover I felt the need to give some sort of Oscars-acceptance speech, thanking every person that's ever been in my life. Yes, even the annoying perverts on my bus that are literally the definition of world-suck, because they're the fuel for my short stories and my need to spread awesomeness in the world.
I woke up this morning on the couch after I'd watched a decent amount of John Hughes movies and my dad asked me how old I was. "84," I replied. "I just happen to look really good for my age. Old soul, Dad."
So now I'm listening to the hilarious commentary and advice of Ferris Bueller and trying to make a list of all that I'm thankful for, because at some age you just have to start getting really sentimental about things and people. I can't avoid it anymore. So...
A list of things I'm thankful for:
-my family and friends, because they can appreciate my unique madness
-movies (Particularly of the comedic and Wes Anderson variety) & movie theaters
-excellent fictional characters
-words
-microwave popcorn
-New York City
-non-condescending adults/teachers
-Coke
-pizza
-music
-coffee
-J.K. Rowling, J.D. Salinger, and John Green for instilling a need to write and be madly in love with the world
And lastly the internet, because I can put my thoughts and endeavors out into the world without making eye contact. Also because I can stay in contact with people that are thousands of miles away.
Okay, I have to go eat lunch before I choke on all the love. Happy Thanksgiving, guys.
Thank you and Don't Forget To Be Awesome.
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