Thank's for the Turkey
Tradition in my family requires that during Thanksgiving dinner everyone state at least one thing for which he or she is thankful. In celebration of the miracle that I cooked Turkey, Stuffing, Yams, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Biscuits, and Pecan Pie without burning anything, hereÕs my list for this year:
I am thankful forÉ
- My health, both physical and mental
- My caring, loving, helpful family
- My new friends I have made this year
- My international friends who open my eyes and challenge me daily
- My old friends (who continue to amaze me Ð I donÕt give you guys enough credit)
- My job, which I still enjoy after nearly 5 years
- My decision to move on from this job and go to graduate school
- My boss, who encourages me to do whatÕs right for me
- My washer and dryer, and dishwasher, yes they are truly luxury items
- My liver (my liver rules)
- Microbrewed Beer, so I can enjoy the flavor and get drunk
- Fresh Sushi, the most delicious food on the planet
- I am a Mac User
- My digital camera, so I can remember the blurry moments in my life
- Snowy Mountains, so I can ski and enjoy beautiful vistas
- Sandy Beaches, so I can try to tan my pasty white skin
- Hawkeye Sports, proving IÕm a crazed fan, since 1996
- Crazy New Yorkers, who amuse me so
- Old music videos on VH1 Classic
- Thousands of other thingsÉ. Life is good.
Dinner was complimented by a couple of veggie dishes from Naoko and beverages provided by the French contingent.