I do not understand the appeal of turkey. It's alright. Not as good as beef. Or chicken. Or shrimp. Or even various vegetables.

I'm cooking thanksgiving dinner this year. I'm probably gonna do roast beef. Maybe some shrimps. Definitely various vegetables. No turkey.

I'm thankful to be alive. Seriously. Sometimes late at night, I wonder about not being alive, and I feel so completely happy to exist that I feel like my brain is gonna explode. It's a pretty weird feeling actually, to be really aware of your alive-ness. Also thankful that I have a boyfriend who is sexy and lovely and willing to help out in the kitchen! Thankful that I'm gonna graduate soon from a prestigious University. Thankful that people pay me to do something I love. And I'm very thankful right now for tangerines that are sweet and seedless.