Instead of a play by play of how I spent my holiday* I decided to compile a list of some of the things that I'm thankful for this year.
Thankful List 2012:
Family
Friendships of all shapes and sizes
The support of said family and friends
Vegan food
Lena Dunham
The will they won't they of Danny and Mindy on The Mindy Project
My education
The adorableness of Ryan and Amber on Parenthood
Amazing live music
That it's almost December 1st and I can bust out the Christmas music and movies
Minnetonka moccasins
Melodramatic television shows
Scarves
Robin Hood Camp
Movie theaters
The Sound of Music
iTunes
Autumn leaves
Summer stars
Audrey Hepburn
Swimming in the ocean
Leopard print
Aaron Sorkin
My health and happiness
The health and happiness of the people closest to me
I hope you all had a day full of food, family, laughter, hugs, and just the tiniest bit of drama to keep things interesting.
P.S. Just because Thanksgiving is over that doesn't mean that it's automatically the "holiday season." So put away those lawn ornaments, don't even think about getting a Christmas tree, press pause on the Christmas pop, and hold off on the peppermint flavored beverages. Give Thanksgiving some time to breathe, let the leftovers leave your fridge, and keep the fall wreaths on your doors until December 1st. You can do it. I promise.
* If you must know: woke up at 9AM to watch the parade, immediately decided I would rather sleep, woke up at noon for the dog show, watched said dog show and repeat showing of the parade all afternoon with Abby, practiced driving stick around the neighborhood, cooked (vegan mac and cheese, crispy tofu, oven roasted asparagus), ate dinner with Abby and her parents, talked to my sister, my brother, and my mom, watched The King's Speech with Abby and her parents, packed. Low key and full of food, dog time, and good conversation. Just the way I like it.
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