Happy Thanksgiving

This is my first thanksgiving since my move.
The first time spending thanksgiving alone
And the first thanksgiving that i get to enjoy this old-time tradition with an American family for an awesome full-course dinner.


Initially I was so bummed at the fact I would have to spend holidays alone. I am usually good at wasting time and wondering around by myself. However, spending any holiday alone just sounds depressing, not to mention Thanksgiving is where family/friends supposed to get together. In addition, all the shops will be closed early; I would have no choice but to stay home.

Fortunately, a lot of people feel the same way for me. I actually received up to five invitations this year and I get to choose where to eat my turkey dinner at. One of the families is even going to deep-fried their turkey. ( For those of you who know me, I try to stay away from deep-fried stuff due to my body hormone imbalance) I kindly turned down that invitation, knowing that host is an awesome cook, their family is exceedingly friendly, and it would have been a delightful dinner.

Tomorrow is the big day, I will soon find out whether I made a good choice. I am going to dine at my colleague's new house where half of his families will fly in from the east coast. It would be fun to check out his new place and have a traditional turkey dinner. My only concern is why his reception starts at 3pm? Does that mean we will have to eat for like 5-hour straight or what? Let's hope I won't overeat and his east-coast family won't be too mean to me.