listening to: Capturing Moods - Rilo Kiley
feeling: Thankful

Yeah, I figured I should probably have one of these entries where I discuss just what Thanksgiving means to me. I mean, it really is one of my favorite holidays not just because I get to eat until I barf (even if that is the number one perk)

Thanksgiving to me is so much more than what we've learned in elementary school. You know, the Pilgrims came over and almost died and then the Indians decided they weren't going to be dicks and actually help the pilgrims out and show them how to make/cook food on the foreign land and whatnot so that is why we give thanks. Whatever. It feels just as fabricated to me as Columbus day does because let's face it, homeboy really didn't do much of anything. But I'm just getting off-track as I so often do.
Thanksgiving is not so much thinking about back to the times and remembering how weak and feeble the pilgrims were without the help of the Indians, it is a holiday that really helps me to look back from the past year and really realize how great I have it and to really just be in such awe of what I have and to not be so self-righteous like I can (as do so many others whether or not you believe you are or not) be or not even if I do not realize it.
This year in and of itself has just been so terribly shitty to say the absolute least. It has just been one thing after another, gaining more and more speed and velocity. The snowball effect, if you will. It started off alright, hell the new year started off great! It really just went down hill. Sure, I can't deny that there have been great times but on the whole? It's been terrible. It's too early for new year's resolutions but I'll go ahead and start brainstorming on what I am thankful of. Tis the season!

I am thankful for my parents. I am thankful that they really do love me, even if at sometimes it seems like they're the furthest thing from it. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for the ones that have stuck around for so long because I know that I am a bit much to deal with. Just know, that I'm really working on it and I understand that I get carried away and I'm a bit obnoxious and a million other annoying things but I have so much unconditional love for all of you, you have no idea. Thank you. I am thankful that I have a house over my head. Financial hardships have really hit this family hard and it's really scary going almost day to day not knowing if we're going to have enough money for something like food (sometimes we just, don't). Like my dad has said (who followed the Grateful Dead, and if you don't know you they are then you probably won't get this reference so I'm sorry) "We will get by, we will survive". And my mother who is very much in love with the Beatles says right back, "Love is all you need" (I do love my parents sometimes :D)
I am thankful that my parents are doing everything in their power to get me a running car. I understand that I am being a tad bit selfish these days, but I am just frustrated as I'm sure they are too because they're the one's paying for it, not me.
I am thankful that I am able to go to school, even if I hate the school I am at right now. I am thankful that I've made it this far in life. I am thankful that I am as smart as I am because I know that I am smart and that I am fully capable of being very smart in school. I am thankful that I have everything I need to be a successful person. I am thankful for the Earth because without it, I would not be here having these amazing experiences with these amazing people. I am thankful for the amazing opportunities I've been given throughout my life.

I think that is it for right now.

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! :D

Question time!
Okay, I have two!
1) What is your favorite dish served at Thanksgiving dinner?
2) What are you thankful for?

I'll go ahead and try and answer. 1) It depends. If I'm at my Uncle Skip's for Thanksgiving he makes THE BEST homemade turkey noodle soup. Homemade noodles and all. And his bread is the best. Also my grandma is up there and she makes THE BEST pumpkin and cherry pies everrrrr. If I'm home (like I am now) it is green bean casserole and my moms stuffing. SO GOOD.
2) You've already read what I'm thankful for!

Keep on keepin' on!

Wellllll... to answer your questions.
1) Peanut butter balls or vegan stuffing... mmmmm.
2) You! =D
» 8scribbledlines on 2009-11-26 09:16:37

1. I guess macaroni and cheese. I swiped a recipe off the Food Network and it's pretty awesome.
2. I'm thankful that I've never been forced to struggle for my survival, that I have a stable family, and that I found (or was found by) someone who really cares about me. I'm also thankful for my budgies, although I haven't been able to see them in a while. :/
» randomjunk on 2009-11-26 10:04:03

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