Category: 7 Days

Even though this picture only shows my mom, I am thankful for my whole family. They always support and care about me.

I am thankful for my education because it’s very important and means a lot to me.

I am thankful for sports because it’s fun to watch and play. My favorite sports are soccer and tennis.

I am thankful for food because it gives me energy. Also, because it tastes good and it’s yummy.

I am thankful for my bed because it’s comfortable and I can relax at night.

I am thankful for computers because they keep me entertained during a boring day.

I am thankful for holidays because it makes me happy and I like spending time with family.

For one week ( seven days ) I took pictures of objects, and people that mean a lot to me.

The first picture I took is of my dogs. I’m thankful that even though they can’t do everything a normal person can, they still help me feel better whenever I’m down. They tend to always find a way to be around me which I always found funny, because they love attention just as much as me so  don’t mind one bit. My first dog, Lola ( a Boston Terrier ) is special to me because my mom and I have had her since I was in second grade, so whenever we had to move to a different state, she would always be there, and she’s been through a lot with our family. My second dog, Loki, ( a French Bulldog ) is also very special to me because even though he’s just recently joined our family and has probably the most problems any dog has probably ever had, he still makes me laugh anytime of dog.

The second picture I took is of my cheer shoes. I’m thankful for me being able to do cheer in general because before I even knew competitive cheer existed, I didn’t have a lot of things or hobbies that I was that into, I may have done soccer, gymnastics, and cross country, but I wasn’t really looking forward to those activity’s during the beginning of the week because it just wasn’t something I was passionate about. And even after I did a couple activity’s I would take a brake which ended up being longer then expected. I thought I would never find something I was happy and passionate about doing but when I was pushed to start doing competitive cheer, I don’t think I could ever stop doing it.

The third picture I took was of my mom. I’m definitely thankful for my mom because she helps me a lot in general. We may have had a few fights or “disagreements” as I like to call them, we always make up in the end because we can’t stand being mad at each other. She helps a lot with my homework and doesn’t just give me the answers, and even though I get mad about that, I know she’s just doing it for my own good. She’s even the one who pushed me to do cheer, which I could not be more happy and thankful for. 

The fourth picture I took was of my friend Julia Willimann. I’m very thankful for her because she’s one of the few friends that understands me and me with her so I think that’s why we get along so well. We tell each other pretty much everything, and I like how we can joke about stuff that other people would find weird.

The fifth picture I took was of food. I’m thankful for food because first off you kind of have to eat to survive. My parents think I’m a picky eater which used to be true but now I love to try new foods everyday.

The sixth picture I took is of my house. I’m thankful for my house, even though it might seem weird I truly an thankful for it because my family tends to move a lot considering my parents are in the military, so this is the first house my parents have actually owned which I’m not used to so its a great change for all the houses and apartments we’ve lived in before.

The seventh picture I took is of hair ties. I may sound silly but being a girl with long hair you tend to put your hair up a lot. They make it easy to put your hair up and they’re easy to use which makes them good to use.

 I am thankful for my sister. She is 4 years old and in preschool. She always wants to play with me and always hugs me when she gets home. I appreciate that she gives me love and just makes me feel loved.
She always wants me to teach her how to write different words and is always eager for me to do so. I am thankful to have her as my sister. 

I am thankful for my other sister. She is 6 years old and in first grade. She always draws pictures for me and always wants to hug me and say bye when I leave to go to the bus stop in the morning. I love how she is always happy when I come to her school. I am thankful to have her as my sister. 

I am thankful for my mom. She is my favorite person in the world. I love her because she is very strong, a wonderful mother, a loving friend and overall just an amazing human being. She buys me food and clothes, and takes care of me. I am thankful that I have her as my mom.

I am thankful for the Let’s Learn students. Let’s Learn is the after school program I work at on Wednesdays. Whenever I am not there, the kids always ask about me and when I come, they are always excited to play with me. I really appreciate that the kids acknowledge me and always pose for the pictures I take. I’m happy I have these adorable kids in my life.

I am thankful for the world. I took a picture of the sky to symbolize life in general. Everyone is alive thanks to life and nothing would be possible without it. I am grateful that I exist and have family and friends that I love. 

I am thankful for music. I took a picture of my earbuds because that is what I use to listen to music. I love music, I personally believe that it is one of the best things in the world and I can’t go one day without listening to music. I am very very thankful to have music in my life. 

I am thankful for my aunt. She has been present all my life and helped my mom raise me before my mom married my stepdad. I love my aunt, she is caring, loving, funny, and always takes me places that I actually like. She is like a second mother. I am very grateful to have her in my life. 

               It’s the season of thanks, and what better to celebrate than taking pictures of things I’m thankful for? I am very thankful for almost everything life gave to me, and since I’m not in my high school days yet, I have time to be as happy and carefree as I can be. If I didn’t have all these things, I’m not sure how I’ll be like and what will become of me! Here are 7 photos I took in 7 days that demonstrate what I am thankful for:

A roof over my head:                                                                                                                                                     This house has greeted me since birth, literally! My parents have told me stories about how I was born a couple days after they bought the home. I have many memories there, like the time my sister and I would goof around and break stuff, and the time I spent with friends and family relaxing and watching movies. You know what they say, “There’s no place like home”.

The beauty of mother nature:                                                                                                                                        These beautiful flowers were taken in the Rio Washingtonian Center. To me, plants symbolize life and a new beginning. It’s amazing how mother nature could create not just bright flowers, but many MANY other things as well. I thank mother nature for bringing life to our Earth, despite everything humans do to hurt her.

My instrument of musical ivories:                                                                                                                                 My piano patiently waits in the living room for me to come back and play whatever my heart desires. I can play whatever kind of atmosphere or emotion I want to express! If I feel depressed, I could slowly move my fingers across the lower keys and play in minor (quiet). If I have adrenaline coursing through my veins, waiting to be let go on something, I could hop around key to key, quick paced and in major (loud). I’ve been playing since I was 7 years old, and admittedly I sometimes don’t play out of laziness, but I always come back to my beloved, loyal instrument.

Food on the table:                                                                                                                                                             Who doesn’t like food? No one! That’s why I made a spot to thank the thing that makes me happy, morning, noon, and evening: food. I also consider myself fortunate to have access to food 24/7 because of the lucky and wonderful status I’m in. Even though I may not be rich, I’m happy with what I have and couldn’t have anything better. I do consider people who aren’t as lucky and have little access to food and water. However, their strong and persistent spirits and (for some) seeing nothing is wrong, amazes me (I still donate to charity, don’t worry). Food is a major happiness booster and without it, I wouldn’t be alive, literally and figuratively.

My gorgeous and beautiful sister:                                                                                                                                 My beautiful, older sister (upper left corner in the photo) is one of the things I’m most thankful about. She’s always there for me whenever I need her and passes her experience in life to me, just like a mentor. She cares about my welfare and is willing to protect me from anything. In addition, she always finds a way to make me holler and laugh until my body aches and I happily return the favor by doing the same. We’re like two peas in a pod, not being able to separate form each other for too long. Although she does tease me sometimes and somehow finds a way to get on my nerves, that’s what siblings do. I wouldn’t ever ask for a better sibling in my life.

Modern technology:                                                                                                                                                         This may seem obvious in resemblance to me living in a time like this and ”depending my life on it” to some people, it goes way deeper than that. We all live in a time where technological advancement is at its highest point. We’re using technology to aid us in our daily lives, from getting work done to studying space and the universe beyond. We also use technology to , in a few ways, to protect the environment. Most paper and other things actually don’t end up getting recycled, thus working on assignments on computers produces no paper or waste. Technology also helps us study and receive new information about everything, and therefore advancing us even further into the distant future.  

My amazing and superb parents:                                                                                                                                   And last, but certainly not least, my golden-hearted mother and my jolly, goofy father. Where do I even start? They brought me into this world and gave me everything they could offer: education, extracurricular activities, everything mentioned above (except for mother nature), ice cream (yum), and so SO much more. They taught me many things to help me survive in the world we live in and care about me so much. But the most important thing that they, my other family members, friends, and others gave me isn’t my piano, or my computer. It wasn’t delicious junk food, the chance to travel, or even a home. It was something that made me never ask for more.  It was love.                     

                                                                                                                                                 -Marie Valouiski

The first thing I am thankful for is my parents (and the rest of my family; and extended family.) I am thankful for my parents because they take care of me. They give me a bed to sleep in, food to eat, help with my homework and always help me to strive to do my best. I don’t know what I would do without my mom and dad. I love them both very much and I am very thankful for them both. 

The second thing I am thankful for are both my sisters. I am very thankful to have two people who are older, and have more experience to give me good advice, share clothes with, do each other’s hair, etc. Without my sisters family vacations and everyday life wouldn’t be nearly as fun. I love them very much and am thankful for them. 

The next thing, I am thankful for is all my friends. Without them my life would be incredibly boring. I can always laugh with them until I cry, even when nothing is funny. I can always hang out with them and do something fun, and I can always count on them to make me feel better when I am sad. I love them all so much and I am incredibly thankful for them. 

Another thing I am thankful for is my dog, Bentley. I love him so much and I get excited whenever I go home because I can see him. I love taking him on long walks until he sits down and refuses to walk anymore and playing fetch.  He’s the cutest dog and I love when he falls asleep in my lap. I’m so glad I have him as my dog.

The fifth thing I am thankful for is the beach. I love going to the beach in the summer.My favorite part is probably going on beach walks at sunrise/sunset and seeing all the pinks,purples, blues,oranges and yellows in the sky or going to the beach all day and staying out in the ocean the whole time.  Every year my family goes to Outer Banks, NC and it is so much fun. 

Considering it is almost December, I am very thankful for Christmas. It is by far my favorite holiday. I love watching Christmas movies and listening to Christmas music. All the Christmas lights are beautiful and so are Christmas trees with their brightly colored ornaments. I especially love Christmas because you spend it with your  friends and family; you also give gifts and receive them. Which is very fun, and this is why I am thankful for Christmas. 

Lastly, I am thankful for the sport I play; lacrosse. I am thankful for lacrosse because it is very fun and I get to see my friends there. I love going to tournaments with friends and hanging out between the games and just the carpool rides going to lacrosse.