While contemplating the mountainous pile of work that I have to accomplish this weekend, I’m listening to the auditory treat known as Muse. I love it!
Thanksgiving was marvelous. I watched the Macy’s parade in the morning and later we went over to the grandparents. I love getting together with family around our 21 lb. turkey. Yummy. The food was excellent. My favorite was the broccoli casserole *goodness*. We all ended up eating till we regretted it - Shoveling the last bits in, stopping just short of internal combustion. Food is only part of the Thanksgiving treat though.
Throughout the visit, we were enthralled in conversation of the utmost importance. My grandparents had obviously started the party before we had arrived. My grandfather forgot my name, and my grandmother came out wishing everyone a Happy Easter. They’ll never live that down. For the rest of the night, the focus of conversation was mainly on my aunt and uncle’s workout and diet routines and their personal trainers. But, the family didn’t disappoint. The dreaded question was bound to come up sooner or later. They asked me what I was planning on doing after I graduate (about 5 times each). They ask me this at every family gathering. So, I was prepared. I just shrugged it off, and followed it with an “I don’t know”. Somewhere between the 3rd and 5th question, I just shrugged. The family then proceeded around the room picking on their kids and each other. My uncle bought a small boat to fish. My cousin Dayna, 13, is ready to move out to a friend’s house- the rest of the family laughs and moves on- her brother Mark, ~11, likes to call everyone stupid. Ahhh, the family bonding! It’s usually all in good humor though. Can’t wait till Christmas.
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