20 Pounds Fatter And Loving It

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. I was off from work today, so I got to spend the holiday celebrating with my family. We had supper at my parents' house, so there was a lot of work to do to get ready, but it was really worth it. The company was great and the food was delicious. A complete success, I'd say.

The only bad parts were when half the table started to cry because my mom sprung an impromptu candle lighting into the pre-meal "what we're all thankful for" part. She lit one candle for my late uncle and one for my late grandmother, since we've always spent this holiday sharing the table with the two of them, as well. Unfortunately, as soon as she struck the match, the waterworks began. There were eleven of us sitting down together, and at least six of us were crying. I almost couldn't control myself... it was pretty bad. But that part ended, everyone said what they were thankful for, I escaped to the bathroom where I sobbed some more, then came down and ate with everyone.

Mmmmm. For eating vegan, there was a ton of food for me. We had about a thousand plates of steamed and roasted vegetables, and I'd made my own mashed potatoes. And along with all of the dairy- and egg- filled desserts, there was even a vegan apple pie that we stuck in the oven and ate warm. Oh man, it was all so good... only now, I feel at least twenty pounds fatter. But whatever, I'm loving it.

Tomorrow as early as I can get my act together I'm heading up to see Matt. It's been a month since the last time we saw each other which is, to me, about twenty eight too many days. So we will hang out with his family and friends Friday through Sunday, and then I have to come home to go back to work.

Sigh. I love the holidays.