a few notes on things learned

whoa. thanksgiving was spectacular. here are some things i learned over the past few days:

1. trust new seasons and their how-to booklets. they gave us one that included info on ordering, brining, and roasting our turkey. and the turkey... succulent. perfect. brining is surely the way to go.

2. when people bring dishes, they leave with them and the only dishes you have to do are the plates and big pots! amazing.

3. you can feel sexy in skinny jeans, you just have to prepare yourself well to shop for them. here's how:
*though you are going to the mall (or in my case, Ross dress for less), take the time to spruce up a little. no one cares what you look like, but when you're standing in that filthy dressing room under fluorescent lights, you'll be glad you brushed your hair and put on a little blush.
*wear your favorite underwear because, let me tell you, those skinny jeans are tight and you want your butt to look as good as it can.
*shop at Ross. i can't condone the throwaway spirit, but if you hate those skinny jeans in a month, hell, they were only $14.99. you can turn them into denim arm-warmers or something.

4. when using a potato peeler to skin large amounts of ginger, wear eye protection because ginger juice BURNS when it gets in your eyes. as a matter of fact, maybe you should wear a mask because it also burns the nose.

5. i look good in a beret. and i don't care that you think i'm a nerd.

merci, gracias, asante, danke, spasibo

can thanksgiving be the new christmas? we could sing thanksgiving carols, share what we're thankful for, eat good foods, and hang out with people we like. let's take thanksgiving back from its terrible history! celebrate thanksgiving eve and day. go see a movie the day after instead of shopping. the cornucopia can be like a stocking with nuts and tangerines and chocolates.

i'm a genius.

today bill picks up the 24+ pounds turkey and we (hopefully)start abrinin' that bird. tomorrow we'll cook and clean like crazy for our 10-12 guests. i'm so excited.

i'm thankful for (in no particular order)
the health of my friends and family
my siblings' children
my job
my husband
my new boss
cheese bagels
president obama
stretchy jeans
my individuality
the internet
dogs
colors
art

p.s. no possession can really be called mine until there's coffee, alcohol and dog spit and chew marks on it. my new moleskine is ready to go.