Thanksgiving Break Snapshots

It has been a pretty busy week. Kyle returned from Afghanistan last Sunday evening, his mother was in town for a few days, I had class and everything still going on Monday and Tuesday, and on Wednesday my mom and little brother arrived in Austin. We cooked up a Thanksgiving meal, somehow, all in our little kitchen (we're used to mom's two ovens and two fridges and ample counter space for preparation). I baked my first pie, and it was pretty successful. We did a little black Friday shopping (at like, 11 am) and just hung out until they flew back out on Saturday morning. I've been working on homework and such this weekend. One more week of class to go (our last day is Monday, December 9th). I feel like I have many projects to complete in that time, but it's really not too bad. Anyway, it was a nice and mostly relaxing holiday!

^^I call this, Black Friday: Booze Edition^^

- From the desk of Mrs. M

Turkey Day and the Next Couple Weeks

The Thanksgiving Day work extravaganza went pretty well! I got to chat with Kyle and see his face on my iphone (love that phone!), I got to visit family for a wee bit, and I got to eat some turkey! I am so looking forward to the holidays; I'm really ok with Christmas music starting up, decorations going up, and all things Christmas. I am hoping Kyle and I will have found a place by Christmas to get moved into, but as long as he is back I will be ok if we have to spend the holiday at a hotel. I am really super excited. Two more weeks of work, then I'm moving to Texas and going to see my husband! I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! 

- From the desk of Mrs. M

Gobble Gobble

My schedule for the next couple days:

Tonight ARC sleep shift 10:30 pm-6:30 am

Thursday: ARC 6:30 am-1pm, 5-10:30 pm, sleep shift 10:30 pm-6:30am

Friday: ARC to 6:30am, PATH 10-4ish pm

If you're thinking this sounds a little crazy, that's because it is. 

But, it shouldn't be as bad as it seems. I'm not exactly missing the holiday; I think we'll be cooking a Thanksgiving meal for the residents, and we can put the Macy's parade on in the background. I do have a few hours in the middle of the day to go home, shower, feed the cats, and visit family for a little. If I have to be at work on Thanksgiving, I am glad it's at a job where I am helping people directly and immediately, and making sure they enjoy the holiday too.

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I am thankful for a lot this year, but I am most thankful that my husband is returning safe, sound and soon. I can't wait! 

Have a nice Thanksgiving!

- From the desk of Mrs. M