Pre-Thanksgiving Prep

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So my mother and I are preparing the turkey for this year's Thanksgiving. it is a really big deal considering that this is the first Thanksgiving and first holiday season in the new house (which I named oregon). my sister didn't want to do the cooking or eat which is disappointing but it is OK. i have my mom, I have my kids and I have the Macy's parade. 

now on to the food. On the menu is the turkey (which we wet brined overnigh on Tuesday, then dry brined and slathered in seasoned butter overnight on Wednesday), brussel sprouts, cornbread stuffing, mac n' cheese,   rolls, cranberry sauce, salad, fruit and sparkling water, with cherry pie, pecan pie, and chocolate chip cookies as dessert. I even found the cutest butter turkey mold for the table. i can't wait to bake the turkey. I am so excited. I don't mess with the pilgrims at all, I celebrate because I am grateful for my health, my children's health and well-being,  my mom's healing (from her stroke from 22'), and the fact that I am doing well in school and setting myself up for great success regarding my choice to enter into the field of international business. I'm grateful for being able to close on a house that is in good shape in Los Angeles. I am grateful that I can still dip into my old neighborhood, and that I am making new friends. 

Today was a good day all in all. i did some home maintaining on my front gate, i added some more fluids to my car, frd my turtle, played with my kids, took the best shower and now i am ending the night watching old school cartoons with my mom and my kids. Blessed to be safe. blessed to be happy. blessed to be highly favored. 








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