I have changed my mind back and forth about this year's Thanksgiving. On Sunday I wanted a large feast by Monday I was ready to pick up a honey baked ham and call it a day. Today is Tuesday and I have committed and bought a descent size turkey. There is no turning back. I love Thanksgiving and what it does to my soul. I get to retreat into a semi 48 hour trance like state of home-goodness. I chop, I season, I mince, I grill, I bake and I broil and in the end I want to see your face when you taste the masterpiece I have created while on my trance state.
The energy I put into the meal I prepare is consuming but I like being consumed by that moment by the smells in the kitchen by the anticipation of my final creation. The joy and peace I gather from Thanksgiving is the type of joy a runner feels after a marathon. Rendered to nothingness but completely satisfied.
That is the type of thanksgiving I want my children to have. The quiet and unspoken when no one is watching. When no one is minding the holiday month. An internal understanding of what thankfulness really means.
She reminds me of this tiny squirrel... |
Out and loud I will say I am thankful for my family and for having a great sense humor. For being outspoken, creative and always keeping me on my toes. For the many friends that surround me and continue to give life a thousand and one colors. I am even thankful for the love I have for this holiday and for providing me an excuse to not only feed my body but my mind and soul.
Be thankful today and everyday.
Happy Thanksgiving and please stay sweet.
I dig your posts and thoughts so much- sometimes I wonder if you've escaped from my soul. BB2U
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ReplyDeleteLove the pics, hope your Thanksgiving is all you envision!
ReplyDeleteLife is made of such smaller moments that never fail to bring us smiles and hopes for a better moment. And, what better time than Thanksgiving to remember with gratitude the wonderful gifts that life has bestowed upon us.
ReplyDeleteJoy always,
Susan
Love your photography! You sound a lot like me. I am in for the full ride again this year. Making it all from scratch and by myself for more people than I have house. LOL
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Kristy @ Shona Skye Creations
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LOVE LOVE LOVE how you've made the holiday yours without caving into the craziness.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving! Que disfruten mucho juntitos. xo
ReplyDeleteWhat would the holidays be without family and food and the nourishment of soul and body that they bring. Wishing you and the family a Happy Thanksgiving, Adriana. ♥
ReplyDeleteLovely and bless you for cooking a turkey.
ReplyDeleteAnd, what better time than Thanksgiving to remember with gratitude the wonderful gifts that life has bestowed upon us.
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Lovely pictures as always, Adriana! Friends and family add beautiful colors to our life.
ReplyDeletereally mad that my comment on this post did not go through....anyhoo, i am glad you are thankful cause God has blesed you with so many wonderful things! I am thankful for meeting yo ;) Miss. u
ReplyDeleteAdriana, read your post from bottom to top. It's beautiful. Me da gusto that you enjoyed your pajaro. :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely post Adriana!
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