Holidays Away From Home

Thanksgiving in California

So this Thanksgiving marks the first holiday that I've spent away from home (except 4th of July, but I don't think that really counts). I knew it would be a great day when I got on the interstate to drive to Santa Monica, and there were literally 2 cars on the interstate (see below). Normally traffic does not move on the 10 in the mornings, but on Thanksgiving it only took my 15 minutes to get to Santa Monica! Normally it takes me 45 minutes, at least.
While I missed my family at home, I ended up having a really great time in San Diego. I joined some family friends who live in Santa Monica, and we went down to San Diego to join their brother's family for dinner.

It just so happens that we are all from the South...

Unfortunately, I did not perform as well at Hearts as I did with the gun (I nailed the coke can my first try!), but I didn't lose so I guess that counts for something.

And what a feast! I loved meeting new friends and eating great food!


I love how colorful Thanksgiving food is :)

When I got back to LA, I went to my friends' house, where they had a fire going out back and were making S'mores. It was a day full of great food and good friends, and I am extremely thankful for all of the friends I have made here.

As far as holidays away from home go, it was pretty great!