So my first Thanksgiving not spent with family went over pretty well. It is my second-favorite holiday of the year (after the Christmas season - which is really more of a season), so though it isn't at all a part of their history, it still causes pitty to think that the French don't celebrate. Yes, your lack of pilgrim ancestors might be a problem, but it's just such a great day. Family, parades, good food, and festive Fall-ness. So though some things were missing off that list, we did our best to carve a little island of Plymouth for the French today. We cooked and ate dinner at my friend John's apartment with his extended host family and did a pretty good job of it. No pumpkin pie, but a full meal and plenty with which to fill outselves.
I've had many things to be thankful for this year and much appreciate them. Hope you have all enjoyed yourselves and the long weekend. Love to familiy and friends - though we pulled off a successful version of the day in France, I still wish I could have been there with you.
