i’m typically not a fan of thanksgiving, but i have grown an appreciation for it. it is true the more the merrier, because now that i spend time with extended family, i look forward to these things. tonight, i went over my ming’s house. as soon as i pulled up, there were 20 some cars lined up on her street. everyone was there for khmer thanksgiving. i walked in and it was too many people i had never seen before. i got a plate, saw my dad, and sat next to him. my uncle was crazy drunk, but that’s to be expected at family functions when there’s what seems to be unlimited alcohol. i ended up eating a few tacos, some corn, and two bowls of lasagna. the lasagna was so fire, i had never had anything like it. i ended up talking to my cousin about investing and buying real estate for the last hour or so while watching the giants take on the cowboys. these past two turkey days have been really good, and it’s helping me slowly shift my thoughts on thanksgiving. thanksgiving has a little more meaning to it as well because it was the first holiday bagel and i ever spent together.
i guess thanksgiving isn’t so bad after all.
-ratha, 10:03pm, 11.24.22