(hey, alliteration is fun in small doses)

yesterday i had a giant migraine. haven't had one in a really long time so i was a little confused as to what was actually happening. but after a little nap, a bowl of whole food's delish soup (thanks to my fabulous boyfriend), a little shopping spree (also thanks to the aforementioned boyfriend) and some coldstone, i was well on my way to recovery. did i mention i bought a pair of skinny jeans? yes. first the stupid 80s leggings that i swore i'd never wear and now the freaking skinny jeans. it's really a shame that they fit so well and look so cute (arguably).

anyway. i digress (as usual)...

now that my migraine has dissipated, it's time to really focus on this week of thanks and the goodness that will ensue on our yearly trip to mexico. i say "our" as if it's my trip to begin with. it is not. let's be clear that this year marks my second year of being invited by the masciale and marshall families to attend their thanksgiving celebration in rosarito and i couldn't be more grateful for the invitation. (nor could i be more astonished that i made it to year two ... big step for couples who are dating, wouldn't you say? ... that's a big deal in couples land)

back to the point.

i've always loved thanksgiving. not as much as christmas, but let's be honest, there is a good argument for why thankgiving is a close second to christmas. the food is MUCH better on thanksgiving and God's choice of colors for this season is substantially more aesthetically pleasing than the drab tones of grey that winter brings. maybe we'll continue that discussion later.

for now, i'm excited to create another album of memories this week and am reminded of what really matters. and i have already begun this adventure with the intention to be joyful of all that has been and all that is yet to come.

so. to my family and friends back home ... i love you and am so thankful for your presence in my life. i'll be thinking of you this week while you dine together and wishing we could all be together!