Happy Thanksgiving!

So I figured to get in the true spirit of Thanksgiving (and because I can't say it around the dinner table with my family this year) I'd compile a list of things I'm thankful for:

• My job. There's nothing like an economic depression to make you truly thankful that you even have a job. But beyond that, I truly love what I do every single day. I love the people I work with and the people I work for, and not everyone can say that. 
• The Internet. I know, it's a superficial thing to be thankful for...but I wouldn't be able to keep in touch with all of you beautiful people so well without it. I mean, I'm able to write this so you can all read it, Skype with you, and keep up with you on Facebook and through email. The internet is a wonderful thing, and there's nothing like being halfway across the world from everyone you love to make you realize it. 
• The opportunity to live and work in such a great place. I've had so many great experiences in the three short months I've lived here and met so many great people, and I know there are far more experiences and cool people to come. 
• Having a place to go and a turkey to eat on Thanksgiving. Even though it's the first Thanksgiving I've spent away from family altogether, it will still be a great day. : )
• Love- it makes the world go 'round...: ) I love you all very much. 
• The fact that I will be with my family (my WHOLE family for the first time in 3 years) for Christmas. And that Gaby, Joe, Will, Pat, Chris, Nicole, Klaus, and our newest family member baby William will be joining us. It's going to be an epic Christmas.  

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I love and miss you all!

My living room all Christmas-ed out. 

My Christmas tree! : )