Thanksgiving of Don'ts

Well, it has been a while since my fingers have graced my keyboard for pleasure. Work has been crazy, life is fast and time isn't on my side. I feel like I'm chasing the Sun sometimes, and trying to get the most out of every minute that I breathe. Well, this morning its time to talk Thanks. I would like to bring a new light to this because typically it is what you are thankful for, but I am going to talk about what I am thankful that I don't have.

I am thankful that I don't have animals that I have to board or put off onto someone else while I travel to see family and friends. Hair all of Grandmother Frances pants would just piss her off and I don't want to hear the "Twelve Barks of Christmas" while I enjoy my turkey.

I am thankful that I don't have a boyfriend or husband so I can go where I want for Thanksgiving and not have to put up with artistic aunt Alice's decoupage ornaments or crazy cousin Chris's stories from his blackout the night before.

I am thankful that I don't have a family that hates each other. The worst is trying to do place cards at a table to avoid physical harm to others. Yes, I have been witness to this. Some of you may know with whom. Hahaha.

I am thankful that I don't live far away so I can just travel one hour down the road to hug my wonderful parents. (sometimes I am not so thankful for this - but since it is Thanksgiving, I am thankful.)

I am thankful that I don't have any money so I can't go shopping on Black Friday. Seriously people, Target at 4:00am? Has anyone ever heard of online shopping or therapy?

I am thankful that I don't have children. While I think they are the miracle of life and wonderful (and yes, I do want them one day) the last thing I want to do while I am pouring another glass of cider is to hear the baby crying. I mean, turkey puts us in a coma, we are watching football and napping, and now we have to be upstanding role models for our children? Please, I will pass.

I hope that everyone has a joyous and safe holiday. A few words of advice:

Only fry a turkey before you have had three drinks, its like getting a FUI "Frying Under the Influence" seriously, its dangerous.

Do not weight yourself the day after Thanksgiving. You may go into a deep depression that not even Tony Robbins can pull you out of.

Call everyone that you love, or like for that matter. Your friends and family are the bread and butter of life. Make sure they know that.

I love you all. XOXO