Most of my Thanksgivings have been spent lazily in the house with family, or last year, with friends, in my dorm. But today was a bit different. Max was kind enough to share his family with me, and we went to Plymouth (or rather "Plimoth"), where we saw the Plantation and the Mayflower II, with people re-enacting Pilgrim life. It was really interesting, and I think their little homes looked cozy. I have found my life's newest ambition: I want to be a blacksmith.


I think I would be a lot happier in general if I remembered all the things I have to be thankful for--- I have a whole lot, so much more than I deserve. And if I think this way, live in a way to be worthy of the kindnesses bestowed on me, I would live a lot better of a life. Sorry for the general sappiness--- (but what else is Thanksgiving for? Even I can put aside my cynicism and forget that I hate colonization and Imperialism on Thanksgiving ^^) Here are the things that make me happy, even in the face of my upcoming exams and work.


My family, who I love, and miss a whole lot (what would I do without you?)


The friends that I've made up here, friends that for the first time in my life understand me and put up with my idiosyncrasies and make me feel like a person ^^


My classes: I complain about them, but I know I wouldn't want to be studying anywhere else


My violin: argh, I've been so unfaithful to you, I know, but I enjoy my Tuesday and Thursday nights when I can spare a few hours to hold you in my arms. . .


"One Piece" and two-hour phonecalls for welcome distraction



Happy Thanksgiving XOXOX