Thanksgiving

I hosted my first dinner. I hosted our Thanksgiving dinner at my house.
Luli posted some pictures, you can see them here. The post is called a very late Thanksgiving.

The guest list:
Me
Shahira (Canadian friend)
Purvi (The resident vegetarian)
Luli (The only full Egyptian)
Nisrin
Nay-Nay
Sarah

The Menu:
Turkey
Sweet potato/Yams
Mashed Potatoes
Corn on the Cob
Pasta
Gravy

The whole night was very American, except for the time.. definitely Egyptian! Dinner was planned for 7. The turkey arrived at 11 ;o((
It was definitely worth it. I cannot remember tasting Turkey that good... (not sure if I can remember tasting any turkey. My mom always made it so good it never scarred my memory.) All the food was excellent. I was impressed because all of us live alone, we do not cook much... and Thanksgiving dinner is not that easy!
But it was a great day/night.....

It was also the first time I hosted a dinner party. Actually, it was the first time for most of my friends to come to my house.... I guess my obsession with sheesha has kept me from being the social butterfly at home. I set up the table really nicely. With centerpiece and everything else. Since we were 7 girls who live alone most of our meals come in cardboard boxes and are eaten with plastic spoons. I decided to take out the nice plates and real forks and knives. It made the dinner so much better.
I think all of us were quite homesick.... it gets a lot worse during the holidays. We were just trying to feel like we were back home with our families and doing the things we have taken for granted for so long!
I love you mom and I miss holiday dinners with you!!

Thanksgiving dinner really made me think about the things I am thankful for:
I am thankful that I am started to be independent. I know I cry to my mom and sister when I think I cannot do it. But I am doing it, and I am surprising myself.
I am thankful that I have some amazing friends. Everybody has friends.... but I think I am lucky to have quite a few really good friends.
I am thankful that I am not depressed. Loving life is a great feeling.
I am thankful that I do not have any major problems.
I am thankful that I have a good relationship with my family. I love all of you guys....
I am thankful that I love my job. Work is hard... I cannot imagine how hard it would be if I hated it.

What are you thankful for?