happy almost thanksgiving!

this will be my second thanksgiving out of the country. three years ago i was incredibly miserable on thanksgiving b/c my apartment in japan was freezing and my co-workers had no idea i was missing my family like crazy.


i have a feeling that this thanksgiving, as i'm snuggling with my brand new husband in the dominican republic, will be 10 million times better than thanksgiving of 2007.


today i'm overwhelmed with grading, planning, creating, & managing my school stuff. and i'm already a little stressed about the arrival of wedding guests. but mostly i'm just thankful.


for my fiance, soon to be my husband. for my parents, who do not cause unnecessary anxiety over stupid things. for my friends, who are coming from far far away to celebrate my marriage. for my students who bring me joy along with headaches. for my almost house, which has room for all my belongings, even though they are not even close to organized/put away yet. for good health and energy to do everything i need to do.


a few photos from last thanksgiving, the first time J. met my fam: