I am thankful for my amazing family. I am thankful for my sister, who's always been my best friend. I am thankful for my funny little brother. I am thankful for my parents, who are always there for me. I am thankful for cell phones and email, which keep us connected over long distances. I am thankful for Continental's reasonably priced flights to Houston. I am thankful that there are some awesome math PhD programs in Texas. I am thankful that I have really nice in-laws.