Collegiate Times

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A few things result from the fact that Thanksgiving is less than a week away: Tests, projects and other deadlines are approaching. 

But even with all this stress, it is important to sit down and think about what I am thankful
for.

If you are like me, you will have family coming in for the prestigious holiday. I expect to continuously hear how tall I’ve gotten, even though I haven’t grown an inch in years. 

And what would Thanksgiving dinner be without Nana telling me about her trip to Africa. There’s nothing else like listening to your grandmother’s voyage through the plains for the 200th time.

Then comes the food. From the amazing turkey and green bean casserole to the terrible fruit mold — which I refuse to touch to this date — D2 has nothing on this meal. And the food
coma makes for the best nap of the year. 

Just make room for dessert because nothing compares to grandma’s pie.

So use this week of to catch up on work, sleep and socialize. Ask your mom if she needs any help around the house. Go play with your dogs. 

Sure, finals are a few weeks away, but now is not the time to worry about that. I’ll see you in a week Hokies.

What Dane is thankful for:

-D2 Breakfasts, Owens lunches and West End dinners

-A school that goes all out for every football game — not one that needs to send a video out to its students begging them to come — cough 

-Being able to do the Hokie Pokie and not getting weird looks

-The fact that I’ll be here for the new Virginia Tech dining hall. 

-The beautiful maroon and orange fall leaves

-El Rodeo Jumbo Texas margaritas

-The Corps of Cadets for not only serving Tech, but also our country

-The Huckleberry Trail for giving me a place to run on nice days in Blacksburg

-“Enter Sandman”

-Living out Ut Prosim every day

-Having a week off school to sleep in, spend time with my family and eat lots of food

-All the great memories and friendships I have made while in Blacksburg

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A version of this article appeared in the Nov 17 issue of the Collegiate Times.