Gobble, Gobble Anyone?

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Is anyone drooling yet? I am! Thanksgiving is coming closer and I am getting really excited. As you can see from above, those are my favorite things about this holiday. It’s going to be really nice to come home and see my mom. It’s going to be interesting seeing my family. There is a bit of a distinction between the two. I love my mom, and I am learning to love my family. When I talk about my family I am usually referring to is my mom because it is just she and I in the house. Because of the way I was brought up, large family situations would scare me. There were always just too many people and too many conversations to follow.

During holiday’s when we would all get together I was never truly wanted to be there. I refused to appreciate it for what it was. I think as a child I never understood the concept of family. Once I heard a crazy story about a relative, I judged them never trying to accept them first. Looking back, I honestly can’t remember any good times I have had with my entire family.

I have always felt that Thanksgiving was nothing special. Of course the food was always completely delicious, but it was the actual event didn’t mean much. It seemed as if my mom and I were put on some kind of charity case, “who is going to take the Collopy’s this year?” Some families have a set place they always go, and I find myself jealous of that.

This year things are going to be different. I am going to embrace family time. I am going to take in all the crazy, nutty fights and appreciate them for what they are. The truth is I missed out on the family aspect of life. When I go over to Nicole or Jen’s houses I just love atmosphere. There is the mother, the father and the siblings and that is a really important structure. It is something that I never had, something I missed out on.

This thanksgiving I am looking forward to either having everyone over my house or traveling to my aunt’s house. I am going to put all my cards out on the table by being myself and letting others do the same. Judgment will not be dining with us either.

Here comes the challenge. Now, I don’t know what kind of terms you are on with your family but let’s all try our best to enjoy the moment. Let all the crazy characters in our life be themselves (it’s the only way to get the best stories right?). No matter what goes down, who burns the turkey or drops the last piece of cake on the floor we must try to accept if for what it is. Life IS beautiful you know!

Since that was kind of deep, I think it calls for something quite spectacular. A horse? (That’s what Nicole suggest but I have something by far better! - plus it has a pretty green background!)

Everything starts with you. You have the control. Go out there and be somebody. Your wishes are bound to come true.