doh je, merci beaucoup, grazie; thank you.
Friday, November 28th, 2008
My Thanksgiving was spent at my mother’s house, with my sister, her lover, & my other 2 siblings/doggies, Sam & Selah. The drive there — nearly 2 hours away — was horrendous, thanks to the rain & unnecessary traffic. The whole time I was driving, I wanted to turn back; not just because of the terrible freeway conditions, but because holidays are not my most favorite thing in the world. (I am a regular Apricot Scrooge; I simply loathe holidays.) But, as soon as I arrived at my mom’s house, I felt calm, peaceful & comfortable. & so began my new admiration for holidays & family gatherings.
We laughed, we gossiped; we took lots of pictures & cracked jokes. We cooked & made a horrible mess in the kitchen. My mother always uses her good china for Thanksgiving, so we ate off of Italian plates, which was a wedding present from my grandmother. We ate far too much & sat around with our hands on our tummies, bulging but proud. We played Wii & found out that I am rather good at bowling, & Lover is rather good at boxing. We stayed up late (until about 2am) talking about everything under the sun & eventually fell asleep. For the first time in a while, I felt the serenity of being in my mother & sister’s presence, so strongly that it engulfed me with love & admiration for them both.
What I wore on Thanksgiving: shirt, from Ross; vest & drop crotch pants (!!!), from Target; scarf, from Cali; shoes, from DSW; tights from H&M.
For the first time, though, we didn’t do our tradition, which is to go around the table & say what we’re grateful for for the year of 2008. I feel sad that we forgot to do this (we were obviously having way too much fun) so I’d like to do it here.
I am so thankful for:
- my wonderful, devilishly handsome husband, who makes me smile like no one can.
- my beautiful mother & sister, who remind me of who I am & where I’ve been daily.
- the men in their lives that give them the highest hopes & reasons to keep smiling.
- my Sofie Aiko, who keeps me from feeling the need to have a baby.
- common sense & my budding discretion against irrational thinking.
- my bulging wardrobe; even more so, these amazing drop crotch pants that I’ve been DYING to have for months. Might I add that these pants were under $20 & the very last on Target’s rack. I am so lucky & in love with these pants.
- my husband’s hard work to keep me happy & content.
- music, nonsensical dreams, CSI: Las Vegas, & monkey bread.
- the rain.
- good health, good spirits, & good vegetarian food.
- every single comment I have gotten on this blog (even the not-so-nice ones), as well as every single reader. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
- my marriage; it’s healthy, it’s strong, & it’s been a beautiful a year with him.
on Friday, November 28th, 2008 at 11:07 pm:
you’re beautiful! i love that outfit, you really rock the drop crotch trousers. i wish i could, but my legs aren’t as large as yours :D
on Friday, November 28th, 2008 at 11:07 pm:
ahhh! i’m half asleep, i meant long, not large hahahahah oh goodness
on Saturday, November 29th, 2008 at 8:44 am:
Aw, it sounds like you guys had an amazing Thanksgiving, congrats!
And you’re far too cute together.
I found a drop crotch tutorial the other day online! If you have other pants you want to convert, google around a bit!
on Saturday, November 29th, 2008 at 9:36 am:
Yay! we all have so much to be thankful for! Glad your Thanksgiving 9and your year) has been so wonderful!
on Saturday, November 29th, 2008 at 1:53 pm:
I have yet to see an outfit that you don’t look completely lovely in. I tell you. You put the rest of us to shame. And I mean that in the nicest way possible. :)
And I love this post! It feels good to look around you and see all that there is to be thankful for. And there truly is so much, isn’t there?
on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 at 11:12 am:
I can’t believe Target had drop-crotch pants. Amazing.
on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 at 11:24 am:
That picture of you and your husband is adorable! Definitely one to put on the mantle. And I can’t think of a better way to spend Thanksgiving than laughing and talking and sharing with family. I’m so glad it was so great. :)
on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 at 12:54 pm:
Your outfit is so edgy! Also, it sounds like a terrific day. I can’t believe though your appreciation for holidays is new. It always make me feel like a kid and it’s one of the few times I get to see my family together.
on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 at 1:29 pm:
I’m glad you had a great thanksgiving. Nothing beats being around a healthy and loving family.
I remember those drives out to the desert. I kinda miss living in Palm Desert now.
on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 at 2:28 pm:
You guys are an adorable couple! Glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Love the outfit!
on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 at 9:34 pm:
Sounds like you had a lovely holiday. As I grow older the holidays (especially Thanksgiving and Christmas) have become more important to me. Less whimsy more tangible. Anyway, I love those pants. :)
on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 at 11:08 pm:
my word, you two are an absolutely stunning couple.
glad you had a lovely holiday. there’s definitely lots to be thankful for indeed.
on Monday, December 1st, 2008 at 1:40 am:
what a cute couple!
i hope that this year i can have a stress-free xmas holiday with my mum, sounds so relaxing…
on Monday, December 1st, 2008 at 1:50 am:
You two are so increadible perfect together. Gorgeous picture of you both, it is so sweet!
Sounds like you had a wonderful thanksgiving! You look amazing as well. You wear the pants to perfection!! xx
on Monday, December 1st, 2008 at 10:57 am:
Those pants are so damn perfect on you!
on Monday, December 1st, 2008 at 11:59 am:
those pants totally rock.. I could go for some right now ;-)
on Monday, December 1st, 2008 at 12:54 pm:
So glad you were able to feel at peace during Thanksgiving and have a grand ol time! And that picture of you and your honey is too cute!
on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 at 7:52 am:
always good to stand still and think about the nice things in life ;)
on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 at 11:21 am:
This is such a nice thanksgiving post. I just randomly stumbled upon your blog and i must say you area very beautiful person, both literary and physically. have a nice day!
on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 at 2:03 pm:
I love that picture of you two.
It’s just adorable.
And I’d never, ever be brave enough to pull off those pants. You look great, though!
on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 at 12:49 pm:
Ah, you two are soooo cute together!!
on Monday, December 8th, 2008 at 2:05 pm:
you two will make the prettiest kids.
hands down.
i loveeee it!
on Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 at 2:00 pm:
Ah, I had those same very pants..almost, got them at Urban Outfitters a few years ago. I’m so glad I’m not the only one who fearlessly wore them with pride. Cool :)
on Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 at 3:50 pm:
Great outfit. I love the drop crotch pants with the scarf.