Thankful

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is coming to a close and I have to admit, albeit cheesy - I'm really quite thankful.  I spent the morning of the holiday volunteering and delivering dinners for Meals On Wheels and rewarded myself with a nice quiet dinner with my sister.  As usual, we talked about nothing and everything - it was perfect.

Sweet potato pie made by yours truly. 

Although the holiday folklore itself was built on fiction, what Thanksgiving has evolved into (i.e., gratitude) is absolutely gorgeous. Thanksgiving is about taking the time out to be thankful for what you have by acknowledging the fact that whatever your circumstances are at present, you're still here and that's something to be proud of. And no matter how crazy or obnoxious your family and friends can be, you can still be appreciative that they are alive and kicking (and possibly getting on your nerves). 

So here's hoping that you took the time out to appreciate your life, loved ones and most of all yourself.  

I know I did.