This is the time of year that all I feel like I do is just go and go and go. I mean Thanksgiving is coming up next week and although I look forward to the much needed break from school, my mom and dad are coming into town which means that
A. I won't be sleeping in much.
B. I'll have to cook many things to help with Thanksgiving dinner
C. I'll have to wake up early on Thanksgiving day to watch the Macy's thanksgiving day parade, which is a tradition that I love even if it means waking up at the crack of dawn...
D. Irish has to work anyway so I don't even get to hang out with him much over the break.
None of those are terrible things, but I was hoping for a little more of a rest this Thanksgiving. Then all that's left is a few more weeks of school then finals and then the much awaited Christmas break. Thank goodness it's almost over! Not that I don't love Thanksgiving, because I do. I love the food and the fact that I can be gluttonous and be thankful for it. What a great holiday, even if it is lost in the limelight of Chirstmas. I can still appreciate all the turkey and stuffing and rolls and Jello. Yes Jello. And I don't say that because I'm in Utah right now, the capitol of Jello, but because growing up, we only ever had jello during thanksgiving and Christmas, so it's kindof a big special holiday thing.... And my mom is and incredible cook so I really can't complain that I don't have to battle it out with a turkey this year. Maybe next year I will, but that's a whole 365+ days away. I am sad, though, that Publix grocery store does not have any affliation with Utah, mostly because I really want those cute little pilgrim salt and pepper shackers, (maybe mom will bring a set to me....note picture), and I really do believe they have a superior fresh foods selection than any grocery store out here, it's sad but true. But I guess, all in all, I have to remember that I am very grateful to be where I am today. I have an incredible husband who takes care of me and always will. I am in school, learning and gaining an education, and I have work and some money, not much but enough to get us by. Irish and I have an incredible relationship of friendship and trust and he is my best friend. We have laughter and happiness and fun and there's always food. Which is way more than many people have. We have joy. And soon, we will be moving on to a higher education and new memories and friends. And perhaps a dog....
