I write today to send
specific wishes to specific people. I'm missing out on quite a few
milestones while I'm
away. And I know that it's easy to presume that I don't remember or
care, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. Though I freely
put myself in this situation, by no means should it reflect that
which does or does not hold value in my life.
Starting with the obvious –
Thanksgiving – I'm highly aware that I missed out on the
opportunity to enjoy family, friends, food, and fun. I received your
pictures and heard the retellings of your feasts; I'm envious to say the least (except
for your Thanksgiving, Brandon). Nothing puts turkey,
gumbo, oyster dressing, even bread into a category of "luxury" until you're in a
locale where it doesn't exist. Undaunted however, my American
co-workers and I sought to make the best of a Thanksgiving in
Thailand by enjoying rare (and expensive) "Western" food.
So while it wasn't the customary fare, our mashed potatoes,
hamburgers, salads, club sandwiches, salmon steaks, and mixed vegetables made for an enjoyable evening.
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| Guess who ate too much, too quickly. |
I also find humor in the
fact that I've been here before, for this very holiday. What's
changed since then? What will be different going forward, if
anything? Being familiar territory, do I already know how this undertaking
ends?
Outside of Thanksgiving,
I've also thought about the other endeavors that I'm unable to
partake in...
- Birthdays. I'd like to offer up the happiest of birthday wishes for those born on the 28th of November.
- Initial openings. The introduction of Rye Canteen, Luling's newest (and soon-to-be greatest) restaurant took place with some of the most amazing people I know attending. I really would have enjoyed being present.
So Happy Thanksgiving / Birthday / Grand Opening!
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