married married married,

oh, did you think that your life was going to change radically?

no, no. i hoped i could maybe use some of this sheer delight to help catapult me to finish something, feel productive again. on the brighter side, other than being newly married to one of the most fantastic people i've ever met, i pulled off the most beautiful wedding in little more than 2 months. now if only i could get the house to stay clean for more than 8 hours...

we've decided to stay home for Thanksgiving this year. my aunt who lives well up into Northern California has bravely invited the entire family to her digs for the dinner.
at first i was into the idea, but the reality of traveling 4 hours in my ill-functioning truck with things packed for an overnight trip....not finding pet care for Geisha & Tamago....the odds piled up well enough for me to shirk it. while i still have to call my aunt (who, um, doesn't know i'm married yet either. :[) J. is excited at the idea of staying home & attempting the turkey-ing himself. with a $100 gift certificate to Sur La Table burning a hole in my sock drawer, i think we can pan out a decent meal.

we've invited a few friends who don't have tables to grace, as well as J's brother.
both boys were raised JW, & are now finding out what everyone else does for holidays.
i told J. we can make up our own traditions as we go along. :)



the first Thxgiving at our house is a good start. besides....what's a family gathering without my dogs?!