Thanksgiving dinner at Cody's is so different from what I'm used to. I have never had much of a typical Thanksgiving. For years, we went away every Thanksgiving. I've had turkey dinner in a lodge not far from the base of Mount Arenal - that's the one with the famous pictures of the volcanic activity.
Thanksgiving this year was a little different, as we ate at Cody's dad's, who lives up by the Poconos. It was quiet, a nice time, good food.
Since I didn't get to reflect on my happy, sweet life and all the things I am grateful for, I suppose I'll do it here in my little corner on the internet...
1. My family - especially Cody and my parents. I just love my family so much, and I'm so, so thankful to have all of them in my life. I could not ask for anything more.
2. Epic Church. This place has provided me with so much happiness over the last few years. I have learned so much about my faith, myself, new friends, and new skills I never knew I had.
3. My job and my bosses. I am finally at a good place in my professional life and high five for that. It's been awhile, and I have worked hard for that.
4. My animal family. I can't tell you how fantastic it is to come home after a long day, and just cuddle up on the couch with one - or three - lovable kitties.
5. A warm house, with food in the pantry, a car to drive, clean clothes to wear... all the little things we Americans tend to forget truly are blessings. We are a wee little percentage of the world's population, many of who do not have clean water, a change of clothes, comfortable homes, and so on. It's 2011 and there are horrific shanty towns in this world. We can not forget that we are at an incredible advantage over so many others, so let's be generous and share some of that, please?
6. Fuzzy slippers and comfy pajamas. Because really, what makes a night better than that?
7. Leftovers. mmmmm.
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