Happy Thanksgiving!

It's that time of the year again --- where we give thanks even though the root of the holiday is a pretty tragic one.

Back in high school I use to write out this elaborate email to everyone and write a special paragraph to why I was thankful for them. I know, kinda lame right? I stopped doing that though, I stopped leaving comments on peoples walls about how thankful I am for them from time-to-time just because. I don't know, I feel like it's kind awkward now that we're adults. Or whatever. 

This year hubby and I are across the country from our families for the first time ever. And it kinda sucks. Except family holidays have never really been my thing but still, my brother makes a mean Thanksgiving dinner and I'm sad I'm missing out on all his delicious food! 

But despite that, I do have a lot to be thankful for! 

I'm thankful for this delicious dinner we're finally having after prepping and cooking all day long. Our turkey is juicy and flavorful (which is surprising for a first try!), watching my Thanksgiving traditional movie --- A Christmas Story and that hubby surprised me by attempting to replicate my favorite restaurant appetizer --- Fried Artichokes! 

For a mother who pours nonstop support, love and guidance. She makes it a point to take care of me even when I'm across the country. My furball girls I can't wait to see, there's a sense of comfort in cuddling with a cat who looks at you like you're their world. For books, because let's be real... I had to. Blogging, pretty desserts and glitter because life's too short to be simple.

I'm thankful for the family and friends who show me support when I'm at my lowest, especially when it comes to my OCD. I'm thankful for friends who can pick up where they left off no matter how many days, months or years pass us. The brothers from another mother who've always had my back. I love and miss you guys ♥. I'm thankful for the people who've watched me grow up and still think I'm pretty okay through it all :)

I'm incredibly thankful for a boy who use to booty bump me in doorways, joke about suicide with me, tried talking our teachers into thinking I sold drugs and would threaten to kill me with clicky pens. We've grown a lot together in the last 11 years and you went from that hot crazy as shit friend to my husband. And I am so thankful for you everyday, you mean the world to me. Even if you piss me off every other hour. It's cool. You sat through Wicked with me 12 times without (too much) complaint and plus you're still hot ;)

Happy Thanksgiving friends, I hope it's one filled with laughter, love and family.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

It's warm today, which is strange since it's been freezing and raining all week! I can't believe Thanksgiving is here, that means that the holiday are just around the corner and then it'll be 2013. I swear the older you get the faster the year goes!

This year has been a struggle and especially with my OCD. But there is still much to be thankful for. 

I'm thankful for my husband who drives me insane but makes sure I'm fed, happy, smiling and safe. Who stays by my side no matter what and no matter how hard I push him away. Who drives me to book signings rain or shine no matter how far or near, who'll stand in line with me for hours, who'll hold my books and take my pictures. Who always thinks of me even when I think he doesn't. Who never forgets to tuck me in, put away my glasses when I fall asleep with them and kisses me every night. I'm thankful he's literally my best friend. I would be lost without him!

I'm thankful for the 3 little fuzzy faces that drive me crazy every night with their crying and their unknown demands! But I'm thankful to come home with them and cuddle and kiss them even if they cry and try to claw their way out. I'm especially thankful for Snow (the one on the left) for trying to cheer me up when she knows I'm stressed out. She's literally our baby!

I'm thankful for my puppy who will always be my sunshine on a cloudy day.

I'm thankful for books for being my escape and for keeping me inspired. They definitely make my life better and provide the perfect escape on those nights you just want to get away! Books, I love you!

I'm also thankful for my family (my brother especially who came home from work at 3am this morning and has been cooking an amazing meal since 6am. I can't wait for dinner!), my friends, my health (the fact that my ear infection is gone, yay!), being able to go to college, my next adventure! I'm thankful for life and everything it has to offer and take away. It can be a struggle but it can be beautiful if you want it to be too.

I and thankful for you, my readers and wish all of you readers a happy thanksgiving filled with family, friends, happiness, laughter and I wish you a relaxing night after the festivities to curl up with a book too!

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Thanksgiving!

I didn't want to title this post a day of thanks or a month of thanks because really we should be thankful everyday. But because life can be unpredictable (read: kick us when we're least expecting it), it's sometimes hard. I'm glad there's a day, a month a year that we are all brought together with our families to share their presence (and food) and reflect on what's really important in life.

I have so much to be thankful for this year, so so much.

• The chance to work my dream job and finally be able to experience Walt Disney World
• All the amazing (and not so amazing) people I got to meet and work with
• Making the most amazing and loving friends from around the world
• My adorable and frustrating husband who makes me feel like I'm the best person in the world, even after 7 years
• My family, even if I don't know what the heck is going on these days
• My baby Jay, for still being my sunshine and still wanting belly rubs even if he's growling
• My babygirl Meez, even if you're not with us anymore, we'll all still be thinking of you this holiday season. We love you and miss you ♥
• My baby Boq, thank you for keeping me company the last 2 years, sleep well little one
• For making Yelp Elite
• For making Amazon Vine
• For the YouTube monetize invitation
• For books! Oh you are my world ♥
• For the amazing followers of this blog, thank you for not making me feel like I'm uncool for loving books, you guys are awesome
• For Disney for talking me into never giving up to reach my dream
• For my cafe game for helping me doze off to sleep every night
• For my space heater because MAN it is freezing!
• For Starbucks, you give me a sense of comfort
• For candles and their ability to soothe me
• For life and all the things it gives and throws

I'm going going to do a giveaway, for all of you!

All you have to do is tell me 5 things you are thankful for. It can be anything. But I prefer to hear the smaller things in life you're thankful for (like flip flops or for spring to be here already or your favorite Starbucks drink). Winners will be picked on NOVEMBER 30TH. Not sure what the prize will be yet, but I'm thinking a copy of Shatter Me? (:

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Just popping in to say Happy Thanksgiving!

I have so much to be thankful for this year! I don't have a lot of time (my tummy is grumbling) so I'll just make a quick list ;)

• My amazing and wonderful husband who is always supportive of me. No matter how crazy my newest obsession, idea or hobby is. What would I do without him?
• My fur babies for being the light of my life! Jay for being my sunshine, Ming for being a little princess all the time and Boq for keep me company and being my marshmallow!
• My newest adventure, because I feel so very blessed and lucky to have this opportunity!
• My family! My parents for babying me all the time even when I don't need to me, my amazing and supportive cousins! And the fact that my in laws like me lol.
• Wicked! the amazing musical itself, the friends it brought me and the wonderful SF cast who have touched my life.
• The book blogging community! The awesome book blogger friends I've made, the authors I've met and those I talk to via email and twitter and the publishers/publicists who think I'm worthy. You guys have opened a whole new world to me!
• The UoP! All the friensd I've made and the wonderful staff that feels like friends! I will miss them all so very much!

I'm thankful for everything. And waking, streaching and feeling thankful is such an amazing feeling. I can't wait to see my family later today. And get my shop on tomorrow lol.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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