Well, I had my first major holiday without family this week. It was good, even without a few days off. Michael told me that he gets sentimental when eating food and I laughed it off as a crazy notion, but once I had my first taste of turkey and my pumpkin pie I realized what he meant. We had a big thanksgiving feast at the Practice Hotel. About 100 Taiwanese came and celebrated with us. I was amazed to see how many came to give thanks and join in on the food eating. I even had apple pie, which I was very thankful for even if it wasn't like Grandma's. Eating that pie, that's what made me miss home the most. Not being able to hear Grandma complain that no one eats her apple pie and threaten not to make it next year, when in fact it's the pie I look forward to the most. I was even able to watch football to round out my thanksgiving week. Technology is amazing. Being able to watch the Packers play football made it feel more like the holidays even if it isn't cold and snowy outside. So as I end this blog, I realize that I have much to be thankful for: good friends, good food, and a roof over my head.
1 comment:
hey matt i'm so glad you were able to eat those traditional foods. isn't it crazy how the little things seem so important on those days. did you eat turkey with chop sticks? i hope youre doing well
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