The Twelve Days of Thanksgiving - Day 4

On the Fourth Day of Thanksgiving:

I am thankful for my education. I went to a small high school—so small that we didn't have AP classes, in fact—but I had some really great teachers. My parents always placed a big emphasis on education and on doing well in school. I've always had a lot of encouragement to learn all that I could. I'm glad to live in a country and in a culture that places such value on learning and self-improvement. I have learned so much in so many different areas, and although it hasn't always been easy or pleasant, I'm glad to know all that I do. I look forward to continuing to learn throughout my life.

My only real regret in this regard is that so many people don't seem to see the value in learning. I suppose that's why I became a teacher myself: to have to opportunity to teach young people that they can be more and better and brighter than what they are.