Happy Thanksgiving, Everybody. :)

To be honest, I didn't really have any idea that Thanksgiving was coming up until yesterday. It's not easy to remember where I am: aside from the tinge of cold weather, there aren't a lot of seasonal reminders like pumpkin spice lattes, paper turkeys hanging in store windows, and the cringe-worthy countdown of knowing that you're going to just have to sit there and endure while Uncle Carl goes on about politics (we all have an Uncle Carl). 

Still, I feel somehow obligated to celebrate in some way or another. Taking its namesake into account, I feel this is as good an opportunity as any on the calendar to take stock and think about what I'm thankful for. 

In no particular order?

• Finally getting a new little batch of clothes that offer some protection against the elements (long sleeves? Whaaa? Especially ones for my long-ass monkey arms?).

• A brand-new, hand-made bra that supports better than any bra I've ever owned, all while minimizing the headlight factor (kinda — there's no hiding the ol' nipples completely). The trade-off for this kind of high-hefting support? I look even more massive than I usually do! Not that I think any of you are gonna mind, particularly, and again — support, dammit! (drools longingly).

• The selfless kindness of others, speaking of which. :-)

• That guy at the post office who really took his time to help out with some crazy customs issues I've had lately, and was even patient with my rotten Spanish. 

• The general health and well-being of those I care about (gotta include that one).

• Warm fireplaces.

• Good TV (dude, how you seen Watchmen yet? No spoilers — I'm still catching up).

• Finally getting back on a reasonable sleep schedule (not a bad thing for the laziest girl in the whole-wide world).

• Wine. Just because.

• Four months worth of work, completed in one month, and it FINALLY BEING OVER! 

• And last, but not least, all of you for sticking around this odd corner of the internet and seeing what I have to say. I really do appreciate the presence, commentary, and chillness of every single one of you. In the short term, I home this little missive gives you a small break from your Uncle Carl.

I'm sure there are things that I'm leaving off the list. But whether or not you celebrate Thanksgiving, I'm curious — what are you thankful for?