Thanksgiving has come and gone. I find it amusing that this holiday consists of so many stereotypical American components. We prepare an elaborate and lavish meal, we gather our families together (whether they want to be together or not), we eat and drink until we're full and tipsy and then...we take a nap or watch some football, or both. Could we GET any more American?
Nothing to report of interest on Thanksgiving. We ate at my mother's house this year, instead of having one HUGE family gathering, we had a couple of smaller ones. Then we met up afterwards for dessert. It was nice to eat with Mom and Dad in a smaller setting than the loud confusion that is usually this holiday.
The rest of the day was a triptophanic haze. Once we made it home, I decided to visit Libra. This time of year isn't the best and it was nice to get to see her, as it always is. We talked and laughed and looked at pictures while "The Stand" played in the background on her television. I didn't get home until 3am. But I wouldn't trade times like those for any in the world.
Now, the Christmas shopping begins...
Things I learned today (and on Thanksgiving):
- The cliche of how long it takes to make and then so much less to eat...why do we complain so much and then do it every year?
- Eating at a family function is like getting stuck in a food wormhole that endlessly creates new dishes to gorge ourselves on.
- After a day of wine, triptophane and mary jane, I need a vacation from my days off.
- Because you care, it hurts you.
- Never try and figure out what you've learned in 2 days worth of time while falling asleep at your keyboard. You may wear out your delete key.
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