I was several hours into my day before I actually realized it was Thanksgiving. In my defense I was up before the break of dawn... sleepy and freezing my way across town to get my visa renewed.
I came home, warmed some leftover pasta, and started mentally counting off the things that I'm thankful for... Good friends, awesome roommate, warm boots, Hunt's canned spaghetti sauce which costs twice as much here but tastes ten times better... I'm thankful for my freedom and the ability to make my own choices. I'm thankful for opportunities, hard work, and adventure. I'm thankful for the happiness and joy I find in simple things every day and the wonderful people in my life who always bring me warmth, sincerity, hope and smiles.
Life is very very good. Even on the toughest days, when things don't seem right and there are tears in my eyes... I know there's warm sunshine, Reese's Cups, stars in the sky, and good folks all around. That's all I need, and for that I'm thankful!
Tonight we dine on Kentucky Fried Chicken! It's as close as we might get to turkey and they do have corn and mashed potatoes. They are also giving away free goodies with every meal, in honor of Thanksgiving. Then I will go home and begin to prepare some of my favorite traditional Thanksgiving dishes for our party at the school tomorrow. Mmmmm, I can't wait!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you too! I'm sure your meal tomorrow will be a treat. Don't forget the tomatoes. And don't worry, We will make sure to put together one hell of a holiday meal when you get home. No slaw this time though. We can do without the extra protein in the cabbage.
Jackie Oh said...
Ahhh, how could I forget to prepare a dish with tomatoes??? Hopefully one of my students will bring eggs and tomatoes! ...Yep that's right, they're bringing food too!
I agree with you on the slaw, lets skip that one this year! But yes, a big meal when I get home sounds FANTASTIC!
MISS YOU!!!! :o)
I left the liver and heart to the coyotes.Just wasn't thanksgiving with your family scattered.
Love Dad.
Jackie Oh said...
I told my students about that part of our tradition! What a bummer!
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