happy day of turkey. such an awesome one to come home to. rose early in my beddy, had a relaxing breakfast, then headed out to trinidad pier for the blessing of the fleet- apparently a tradition i had never heard of where people gather to bless the crab fishermen of the upcoming season. it was such a sweet ceremony, had a lot of soul with only one focus, nothing underlaying or subconsciously hidden underneath. we blessed and thanked the sea and the men who braved it, smelled burning herbs as a native american man did a ceremonial prayer, and listened to acoustic guitar music from a dispatch-eque guy. such a wholesome and selfless collection of positive people on a positive morning in my favorite place on earth- home. so grateful for everything i am provided with and lucky enough to be apart of. reconnecting with old friends for this weekend feels pressure-less and comfortable, no weird stresses of last thanksgiving. i feel so free and thankful. how cliche, but who’s to judge? i made an amazing pie, and every portion of the feast was perfect. mmm. didn’t overstuff and only am a pound heavier than this morning. stoked for an early morning bike ride tomorrow and a funk-tastic party at matt’s tomorrow eve. i miss sam, but i know he’s having a great time, as are my other eugenian and humboltonian friends.

currently sitting by the woodstove, in my favorite spot. penny sleeping at my feet, a unfinished puzzle on the floor, mom reading the eye on her chair and dad doing some work on his laptop in his. this is where i want to be and this is what i must cherish. damn. lucky.