Just after the sugar-comas of Halloween and before the Yuletide cheer of Christmas comes a lazy, tryptophan-laced holiday filled with parades, football, and food. What could be better? I mean, what other holiday actually encourages naptime in the middle of all the festivities? But for real, Thanksgiving is a welcome respite to stop, check yourself, and really hone in on the good things in your life. So, pardon the cheese, but I’m feeling all warm and fuzzy and want to give a shout-out to those things in my life for which I’m grateful.

• Kendra. How the hell did I land that tall drink of water? Meta-human or not, I’m one lucky guy to have such a smart and beautiful hunny on my speed dial.

• “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.” As a hard-core fan who has mastered the Princess Leia buns (hey, these locks are great for some cross-dressing cosplay!), I’m already getting goosebumps about the big screen return to a galaxy far, far away. I waited in line for twelve hours to get my tickets to the midnight premiere… and tickets to every showing for the following two weeks!

• Family. After that whole kidnapping fiasco last year, Dante and I have finally realized how great brotherhood can be – just as long as he doesn’t try to put any moves on Kendra! He always has been a ladies man…

• Adele’s new hit single, “Hello.” Tears every time, man. Every time.

• Working as a liaison with CCPD! Partnering with Joe makes me feel like a total badass (have you seen my badge?). Central City would be in ruins without the Meta-Human Task Force and having the chance to protect my home makes all the late nights and stress-eating totally worth it.

• Crunchy leaves and sweater weather. Central City’s picture-perfect fall has me ditching Netflix and running free like the carefree kid I once was (you’re never too old to jump in a big pile of leaves!). Field trip to the pumpkin patch, anybody?

• Big Belly Burger. Double-stuffed Oreos. Joe’s homemade soup. Orange soda. Sour Patch Kids. Bacon nachos. Basically, all the food.

• Team Flash. I saved the best for last. Seriously, it’s been straight-up awesome working with my best friends again. Sure, things are hella crazy right now between Zoom, E2, and coming to terms with my “vibing” powers, but no matter what the world (or worlds) throws at us, I know that together, we can solve anything!