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[fionnula]

I feel like I should like Thanksgiving more, but honestly, it's one of my least favorite holidays. I suppose the main reason is that I'm not into the whole food thing, and my family is so small that we never make a production of it. So my sis and I went over to our dad's and he cooked for us. Everything was from scratch except for the rolls. Way to go Dad! He made me cheese mannicotti instead of turkey, and it was awesome. Instead of using pasta, he made these crepe things. Then our presence was requested at mom's husband's parents house, which was uncomfortable as usual. They have such a big family and everyone is really nice, but I don't know them and they don't know me. I know they are genuine but it still feels fake. And I'm thinking, I'm 27, why do I have to do this? The only reason we went was to see mom. The only good thing about working this Christmas will be that I can get out of going over there. And after all of that, I came home and put up my little artificial tree, and this year I did it in a faery/iridescent theme. It sure is purty! I think I'll get my real tree on monday, if I can find someone to help me set it up. I'm supposed to help Julie do her tree this weekend, so I don't know if I'll be up for doing mine afterwards. I must say that I am finally really feeling the whole holiday mood now.

Five more days to go! I am very excited about that. I am not good at waiting for anything, it always feels like it takes forever.

I got to spend some time with Junior orangutan today. Each time I see him, it's like seeing him for the first time. I just can't believe how precious he is, what a special little creature I am holding. We are going to start the introductions with his mom again next week, so keep your fingers crossed for us.