Thanksgiving

We just got back from hubbys sisters. We took Sara with us, it wasn’t that exciting for her since she had to stay downstairs the whole time but she got to meet some new people and dogs and stuff. They have the cutest puppies, they’re half rottweiler half black lab, I couldn’t tell how old they were for sure, probably around 10-11 weeks, but they were soooo cute. They also have two adult rottweilers, one of which is just HUGE, he makes Sara look tiny. lol

Dinner was tasty, the only thing that weirds me out about hubbys family is they all seem to put the giblets in the stuffing, y’know the heart and stuff from the turkey. That just grosses me out. I like stuffing though so I like carefully inspect every forkfull. Our pumpkin pie turned out PERFECT. We perfected it this morning. Our pumpkins were still good, so we made the pie totally from scratch. Thing is, we haven’t been able to get the pumpkin perfectly smooth in the past, so it was like kinda crunchy, it sounds gross but tasted fine. Anyway, this time we were determined to get the pumpkin smooth and we were successful. We put it in the blender, added lots of water and tada! smooth as baby food. Nothing I’d read said anything about adding water, maybe that’s something you’re just supposed to know, but I don’t know these things. I never learned how to cook. My step-dad taught me a few things, and I baked with my grandma but as far as actual cooking, I’m learning all of this on my own now that I’m married. So just knowing things for me isn’t an option. 🙂 It’s been fun though, especially having our own veggies and stuff, I’ve learned how to make a lot more stuff from scratch. We’re going to try baking bread from scratch here pretty soon. Oh yeah, and the best part about making pumpkin pie is not only do you get the pumpkin pie but you get pumpkin seeds to snack on. We sprinkled those with some sea salt and tossed them into the oven and they came out great.

I should also mention I’m feeling much better. I’m still having some stomach cramps but my appetite is back and I feel less icky overall. The past few days just climbing the stairs has left me winded, like if I had the flu or something, but now I’m fine. I was worried when I realized how bad I felt yesterday compared to Tuesday, but I think I’ll live now.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here’s what I’m thankful for this year.

-I’m thankful my family members are alive and well.

-I’m thankful that my father is doing better this year than last. I can actually look forward to seeing him now.

-I’m thankful that I have such a loving, wonderful husband. I can’t even begin to imagine life without him. His way of looking at life, his personality and humor, he never ceases to amaze and entertain me. I really can’t even begin to imagine life without him.

-I’m thankful for Cyndi, she’s may not know it, but she’s been an inspiration to me. She’s also been a great friend this past year.

-I’m thankful that I have such a great boss, and that it looks like my job situation will be improving this next year.

-I’m thankful for each and every one of our pets. Sara for her constant happiness. Casper for his loyalty, Kenny for his love, Sally for her quirkiness and fun personality, Vicki for her sweetness, Sophie for all that she has taught me about patience and for giving us the opportunity to raise her kittens. The kittens for making me laugh and giving their love unconditionally. They too have taught me things I didn’t know. I’m also thankful that each and every kitten is happy and healthy.

-I’m thankful for the home equity loan even though we don’t have it in our hands yet.

-I’m thankful that I am so lucky. I feel in a way, that I’ve been given a chance in life. I felt for a long time that things were hopeless. That I’d never amount to anything, that I’d never get anywhere in life, every time I turned around all I got was shat on and torn down. Now, even though those bad things still lurk in memories, I find I can only focus on the good things. I have a much more positive view of life. I’m no longer depressed.

There’s a lot of other things I’m thankful for. But these things stand out the most. These are the things that without them I wouldn’t be where I am today.

I don’t think I have much more to write about. I should probably get my shower on and get to bed. Not that I have any specific reason to go to bed, I have nothing going on tomorrow. Tomorrow is Black Friday, people with sensory problems shouldn’t be trying to do shopping on black friday, so I’ll be staying home. 🙂 If we leave the house it’ll be to go to something in our town, like a pizza joint or something to enjoy the quiet while everyone else is in Manchester running one another over trying to get to the DVD players Wal-mart is selling for 12.99. Count me out of that thankyouverymuch. 🙂 I’m one of those people that if everyone else is doing it, I’m not interested. I’d rather pay full price for everything and go when the store is quiet. I’m almost certain every minute I spend in Wal-Mart shortens my life span by a day, that place is stressful. To all those who go shopping on black friday I wish you a safe journey. I’ll be at home with a beer in one hand and a computer mouse in the other. 🙂

And with that, I bid you Adieu.