Sorry I haven't been so active in the group lately. I'll try to be better! I can't wait until this semester is over when all my candy can be disappeared!!

Regarding Thanksgiving, this is a tough time of the year for me. I lost my brother (Nov. 14), grandpa (Nov 22), stepmom (Nov 29), godmom (Dec 1), uncle (12/5) within three years of each other making this time of year a very painful memory particularly because of my brother/stepmom/godmom whom I was the closest with. I also lost a childhood cat due to jaundice around this time which to me might as well have been a child. I love animals!

Anyways, I mentioned this in a post a while back about how much I dreaded this time of year and a friend of mine said perhaps I should take this time to honor them. To honor someone is to not just remember them but to take time to thank them for all the things they did for you. Although these people are no longer here in this world physically, I'm going to try to do this this Thanksgiving. I'm thinking about getting my mom on board who lives far away and is by herself (except for two cats) to see if we could maybe swap stories about these people on the phone as part of a new tradition. What do you all think?

Regarding what I'm excited for, I'm most excited for the time off so I can recharge. I know that sounds a bit selfish but going to school full time and working full time really has taken a toll on me. Plus, it's a time for my boyfriend and I to rejuvenate. We usually end up going to Golden Corral and tipping 100% because I feel bad for those waitresses who have to work on that day. That's kind of my way of paying it forward while not having to cook anything. Plus, it's nice to get out even though I'm usually not that fond of buffet restaurants.

@2020pinktogo - That's a great idea! Thank you so much for your comment and suggestion. I definitely want to honor my family instead of feeling sad/depressed. I want to be a different person this time of year because close friends of mine have mentioned in the past how I'm not the same. I knew I was but I didn't know realize it was that noticeable to those around me.