Today I said "happy thanksgiving" to a parent (she's from Spain) and they were like oh yeah, is that today? Happy thanksgiving to you! I also told my international students about thanksgiving (a lot of dramatization was going on about pilgrims and Indians) and they were mesmerized! Never have I ever experienced a thanksgiving where it's treated as just another day, a regular Thursday. The metro is still crammed and everone is eating noodles for breakfast on the street, normal day in BKK... When colie asked her students what day it was they replied "your birthday?" we are eating at a resturant called bourbon street cafe & they pretty much have the best thanksgiving menu in Thailand... Not sure how far that goes but they have turkey and other dishes made with avocados (one of our favorites) and pumpkin pie, should be very delicious or arroy mak mak (Thai for very delicious)...
So here are some things we are thankful for as we feel this is a necessary obligation to do as an American, think about what we are thankful for on this very important holiday to our homeland...
In no particular order:
Family and friends, continuous support about our decision to live in Thailand
This amazing opportunity that we've been given
Spicy food of all nations, food in general, as well and especially turkey today!!
Our health
Our youth
Our good spirits
And FRIENDSHIP
Love makes the world go round :)
Xoxo
Jenny & Colie
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