What I did on Thanksgiving: Got up early in an attempt to be at work early and therefore leave early. Did not work. Completed two items from my to-do list in the morning. Went for a 3 km walk in a tunnel climbing over tunnel equipment and wading through 12-in deep muck. Got hassled by the guys in the tunnel for being short. Sat in a two hour meeting. Added 6 more items to my to-do list. Had small talk after the meeting discussing the differences between annual leave in the US (2 weeks) and Australia (4 weeks + whatever you want to buy + long service leave). Discussed upcoming work with my Australian colleague who is going on holiday (again). Added 4 more items to my to-do list. Paid way too much for a haircut (but at least it came with a head massage and a coffee). Paid only a little too much for a few bottles of wine. Came home to a Thanksgiving dinner (courtesy of my awesome boyfriend). ß highlight of the day! Ate dessert first. Drank a bottle of wine while packing for our weekend...
Photos and ramblings of an American expatriate living in Melbourne, Auckland, Seattle, and Auckland again. “Things may happen and often do to people as brainy and footsy as you” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You'll Go!