The Thanksgiving Post

As usual, this blog has fallen into the trap of neglect due to the authors' heavy involvement in that mysterious entity referred to as Real Life. But this is a good thing to be celebrated. And in honor of today being a designated day of celebration, I'm going to list a few things that have made this year memorable!

• I met San, who clearly and unequivocally influenced my life decisions this year. We started dating just before Thanksgiving last year.
• My best friend got engaged to her long-time boyfriend. (Among other things in her life: she's had a fantastic year, too!)
• San and I went to Ireland. It was awesome.
• I studied for and passed my professional licensing exam on the first try. Why such a big deal? The fee to sit is about $1,000, and the sitting is for two eight-hour days. And the pass rate is only about 50% for the first try. Go me!
• I moved in with San, and it turned out to be a Good Thing. Especially since we still like each other after six months of close quarters. We might even argue that we like each other significantly more, if asked.
• I lost a couple of friends, but made new ones.
• My brother got hitched, and even though I wore an ill-fitting and ill-tailored dress that was pink, my parents finally had a good time and I have a sister-in-law.
• San met ALL of my family. They got along.
• My brother is back in the U.S. for the first time in five years.
• I met San's family and several of his close friends. ALL of his family. We got along.
• I bought a condo, and am now a first time homeowner. (We will be moving next month...)
• My family and friends are in generally good health and happiness.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! May your next year be full of love, light, health, and happiness!