thanksgiving

every year i go into a lengthy, pseudo-defensive preamble about how i don't celebrate thanksgiving because i'm neither uhmurikan nor living in uhmurikaa. but i agree with the sentiment, and think it's so important to pause and be thankful for little mercies. it's been a good year, and i'm excited for the little that's left of it. my loved ones are happy and healthy, school's going swimmingly, i've a handful of good friends whose friendship and stalwart support i am constantly humbled by, and things are generally going well. not so naive to take for granted that this will always be the case, and more than conscious that circumstances can change in a snap. but knowing all that, i'm grateful for what i have and try not to be an entitled brat most of the time. being in healthcare is also a keen reminder that not everyone is as fortunate, and to be able to walk unaided and without pain, to enjoy my food and drink and be able to sleep with no difficulty are underrated activities. 

in that vein, snapped some photos on a crisp late autumn day and took time to soak in the beauty in the surroundings. going for a friend's thanksgiving party on friday and looking forward to uhmurikan hospitality and feasting till surrender. there's much to be thankful for, and even private setbacks (believe you me, there have been a couple this year too!) are more tolerable in light of the good things that lie ahead.