I write this from the couch of my parent's house, slightly exhausted after sitting in holiday traffic for 2 hours. However, last year it took me nearly 4 hours to get home for Thanksgiving, so it's hard to complain!
My dad just bundled up the two dogs in their winter coats (too adorable to handle), the potent smell of dark chocolate brownies is wafting from the oven, and my mom is trying to get me to help her unsubscribe from pornographic emails that she's been spammed with. There's truly no place like home for the holidays.
I did this tag two years ago (since I always seem to forget that I almost completely took 2017 off from blogging/writing in general) and it was so cute to look back on it, so here it is again this year!
The many beautiful things that I'm thankful for, both this year, this week, and this moment...
This year:
- TRAVEL! Having the freedom to take my tax return (lol) and turn it into my first bonafied road trip adventure!
- My kitty boy Cosmo. Words cannot describe my love & adoration for this small orange creature.
- My parent's continued health. <3
- Animals in general. There has never been a time that I am more grateful that I became a bit more woke and decided to become a vegetarian. I've said it before and I'll say it again, animals don't deserve us.
- My dear friends, who have really supported me this year in ways both big and small.
- My health and liveliness. Especially with all of the dangers in this country, the fear of walking into a store, yoga class, bar, church, school, movie theater. That I am still alive and well.
This week:
- One of my students on a behavior plan had a perfect week! She is awesome and I'm so proud of her.
- The chillest day of hanging out with two super easy students and watching such a cute movie, "Ferdinand"!
- My school's staff Friendsgiving! So much food, everyone went all out.
- Trader Joe's. It just always comes through in the clutch.
- Having a short holiday week is just marvelous.
This moment:
- My parent's couch, where I am perched and content.
- The smell of dark chocolate brownies baking.
- My new-ish laptop that is so enjoyable to use... honestly how did I get anything done without a functioning laptop??
- The fact that it didn't take me nearly as long as I thought it would to drive home!
- Looking forward to so much food, family, and friends time this weekend. My three favorite F's.
Please take a moment to reflect and be mindful of the true origins of Thanksgiving and where your food is actually coming from if you're eating meat this holiday season. Sorry to be that person, but I am that person! :) Happy Thanksgiving!
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