Well Thanksgiving came and went and I am happy to say that it was a great success!
There was plenty of food, plenty of drink, plenty of laughs and singing and rock band. I was both happy to see everyone and exhausted for all the work and love we put into the event. Not to mention the fact that I had been preparing all week for an event at work for Black Friday (which was also a success!).
I was afraid at some point it would turn into drama because some of us are no longer around, but that didnt happen. At least not that I know. I did get tiny moments where I would think of my dad and how I was always trying to impress him with the wine I bought or the drink I made for him, and at some point we would have small talk about politics, but it would be soon broken up by my mother and we would continue with something else that was just ours and nobody else cared about. We were like that sometimes. And then I'd think of my Rory and how he'd be enjoying the party and trying to catch anything that fell from the table. My little kitchen companion. But those tiny moments were moments of nostalgia that didnt go any further as I would be required to go help out or someone needed me or wanted my attention. All in all, it was mostly fun with a side of nostalgia. Which, to me, is how a holiday party should be.
I already miss everyone but I guess that is why it is so special. If you had that every weekend, it would not be the same. It is special because we give ourselves time to miss each other. And also because as we get older, we start losing more people and it really makes you think about your own mortality, like is this my last one? or so and so is looking a little bit off or feeble and you start to wonder...😬 It's a little morbid, I know, but it is kind of inevitable to push aside. It is what it is, just odd how these are things that dont even cross your mind when youre 20 or 30. But I digress... there's still another party coming anyway, we are having one for Xmas but that one will be hosted by my sister thankfully so I can relax and have a good time. I only have to worry about my drink and possibly a side and I promise you that it will not be the green pasta. Maybe one day I'll blog about that green pasta and the work it takes to make.
It is crazy how November is gone already. This year has been a breeze but also the longest year if that makes sense. Hell, I remember how just January felt like it had an extra week, man it felt like forever. It was too much. Like the first half of the year was slow and then the second just flew. As soon as summer started it just went by so quick.
Well, that's it for today. Need to get back to work and make some coin. Bills aint gonna pay themselves.
Have a good weekend reader!
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