Thanksgiving Hangover

My insides are still complaining about the sheer amount of food I consumed on Thursday, but it was certainly worth it. Ross successfully baked an apple pie. I managed a damn fine cranberry relish, and mediocre sides consisting of green bean casserole and an odd blob of mashed sweet potatoes. Our hosts Abby and James successfully rounded out the meal with the centerpiece turkey...all 18 pounds, and boxed mashed potatoes and stuffing. It was a lot of food for four people. And two days later, all that remains of the leftovers is about half of the turkey. Funny how the sides are always the first to go isn't it.

I stuffed myself stupid. We partook in several rounds of Settles of Catan, the oddly appropriate New World and Ticket to Ride. The Food Network and the 24 hour marathon of House alternated in the background. some of us got naps in. Others of us were cranky when naps were not taken. But all in all...a very good day. Complete with pass the phone conversations with family back mainland.

And yesterday, I got roped into participating in the Black Friday madness when we discovered a group of friends was still out shopping. Thankfully, by 8 at night, most of the hard core shoppers had petered out, leaving the mall about as populated as it is on a typical Friday night. Surprisingly...the sales I did see were not all that impressive. Though having already completed most of my holiday shopping, I can't say that I was really looking. I doubt I will ever understand the need to fight through a crowd of people to buy something I don't really need for a minimal savings. Just thinking of stepping into a Walmart on a normal business days is almost enough to give me a panic attack...

And today, back to work for one last dress rehearsal. Hopefully after Monday I can resume my normal schedule complete with two days off a week. Just in time too. I have to begin work on Romeo and Juliet for the high school program shortly...

And start the wedding dress...