Rambling About Thanksgiving

First of all: I promise I'll write about the world finals recap and my experience. . Hopefully this weekend. 

Okay. Now back to our regularly scheduled post. We’re closing in on the big day… Thanksgiving Day.

 

Some couples will stay home with their new babies and watch the snow fly, some people will go out to eat at any open restaurant, the local bar employees with nowhere else to go will go visit Jimmy the Greek (my boss at the bar)—he will be having a seafood extravaganza.  Countless other variations of the above celebrations will go on.  I’ll be travelling all over the tri-county area with the intent of seeing as many members of my extended family as possible, and I’m taking pudding shots (and wine, lots of wine). 

 

For once, I’m in a good mental mind-set for the upcoming holidays.  I’ve prepared my bank account, my schedule, and my emotions for the season ahead.  I’m still a little sketchy on how I feel about losing one of my best friends (figuratively of course, she’s still alive I assume) but I’m otherwise in a good place.  Finch and I have a wonderful new (to us) home that can accommodate guests, my sister has made the trip for the occasion, and Michael’s brother and his fiancé are also in town for a couple of days.

 

I used to feel burdened by the amount of family I have because I feel like it is so hard to accommodate everyone on one day… but I’m starting to feel like it’s more of a blessing and not just because I’m SUPPOSED to.. because it actually is.  I got the news today that my step-grandma has the flu and can’t make it to our family gathering in the little village where she grew up… the place we have our camp… the place where her brother made his home until he passed away a year ago… and I know I would be devastated if I couldn’t see everyone who’s converging there.  I’m sure she’s upset, so if you get a chance, say a little prayer (or send a good vibe or dress up a voodoo doll or whatever you do) for the people who aren’t as lucky on a day that should be filled with celebration, family, and fellowship.

 

And then I think back on the whole year and the things I’ve gotten to do with the racing community, and even strangers feel like family in that scenario, and I mean it when I say I love and miss you all.  Even if I never met you.

 

So if you’re feeling down about the stress of the holiday, give yourself a hug and tell yourself it will be okay, and look for even one positive thing to cling to.  If you’re feeling great about the holiday, good for you—you’re helping the rest of us either survive or even thrive.  I could have done without the Christmas music for the past week, you freaks, but whatever.  I still like you.  Count your blessings, say thank you, and let yourself enjoy what you can tomorrow.

 

I am thankful for all of the experiences I’ve had this year, the gifts I’ve been given, the blessings that I have in my life.  Thank you to all of you people who read this crap, and thank you to AARN for giving me what has been an amazing year of being involved in the racing community.

 

Okay, I’m going to go get started on the wine ;)

 

I love you all

You don't have to actually Cancel Your Plans – we’re having thanksgiving together even if we’re not in the same place. :)

 

<3/Miss AARN