Flying Turkeys - Weiran Liu

Thanksgiving looks like a lot of hustling and bustling around my house. Usually every year we either go to a friend's house or host guests of our own. Despite where we are, there is an excess of food, a lot of clamoring about what groceries to buy beforehand, and I somehow always end up doing the dishes.

Personally, I love the holiday. Not only do I get to get a break from school, but I get to eat. Ask Rena and she will tell you that I eat a surprising amount. On top of that, the holiday feels warm to me. After the busy month of October (which for me consists of no sleep), Thanksgiving rolls in like a reminder that yes we do need to sit down, stop, and appreciate what we have. Granted we should be thankful more often, but its nice when there's a time where the whole family can gather and do that together. I was more than happy to see my sister back in town - we both worked during this break, but we both work together so it was time well spent.

I am never one who is good at picking a solid favorite. But I can certainly say that a fond memory of thanksgiving for me was the precious sleep that I got this break. The food was great, the naps were even better. Although it did leave my sleep schedule a bit messed up - hence me having a strong urge to go on a run but channeling that energy into writing a blog at 1:36 AM.