Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I am cooking my first turkey. It's in the fridge brining right now while I just hang out, listening to jazz, contemplating how incredibly wonderful my life really is.
A few weeks ago, I hit another bottom. I was feeling really defeated, stressed, overwhelmed, etc. Things are better now, mostly because it's Thanksgiving and things are always good this time of year, for me anyway.
Writing this blog post is hard.
My life is pretty wonderful right now. I whine and complain about how stressful my job is, and it is, don't get me wrong, but really, life is great. I've said it before, I love my friends. I love my adorable house. I love my smart, sweet students. I love the people I work with. My family is incredibly supportive and my partner, though oceans away, is still committed and there for me when I need him. I am incredibly lucky and even more thankful.
This is hard to write because, while I sip my apple cider in my lovely midtown home waiting for my 21 lb turkey to brine, millions of people across the country will not be with family and friends tomorrow. They will not eat turkey. They will not walk through the doors of a warm, inviting home. To think about what they will be doing, pains me. Why is it that while so many suffer, I am awarded such privilege? The world is cruel and unfair, but we get what we get, which is why this Thanksgiving, I am determined to be more conscious of my privilege and send positive thoughts, (pray, if that's what you do) to those who have, unfortunately, become caught up in a system that does not support equality. I encourage you all to do the same. And next year, let's give back, in whatever way that looks like for you.
So, be thankful. Live simply and love as much as you can. Have a wonderful holiday.
Love,
AJ
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