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| See the maple leaf? Beautiful table setting by Martina. |
I have so many reasons to be thankful, especially during this year. I am thankful for:
1. My family, especially my parents. Despite (occasional) disagreements that we may have, they constantly support me, and are there for me (literally! They're logged on skype almost 24/7) whenever I need them, haha.
2. My sist-ah! I really do miss you, especially our random phone chats, high-fives, and all other things that only make sense to us. Thanks for your long email updates, and for the algorithms, I've solved the Cube three times since I've arrived.
3. My friends. I am so thankful to all of you who made sure to hang out with me before I left, make experimental Japadogs and watch the fireworks (in the rain), organize summer hikes, play Ginseng, give me my very own mini Teddy, introduce me to the Foundation (might be just as good as the Naam!). Keep up with the skype and gmail chats, letters, and doodle horses...cause I miss you all!
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What I'm also thankful for this year are the amazing new friends I have met through my exchange here. You guys here in Sweden have become like family...
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| Thanksgiving 2010! |
Thanksgiving 2010 (aka Turkey Fest, aka Chicken Fest, seeing as how I opted to prepare chickens instead)
A few weeks ago, it occurred to me that Thanksgiving was coming up, and I wouldn't be in Canada to feast. The horror of not being able to eat all of My Favourite Things (insert Julie Andrews singing): cranberrry sauce, gravy, stuffing, pie, and of course, turkey....the thought of not having a Thanksgiving brought a tear to my eye (ok, maybe not quite - but it was a rather depressing thought!).
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| Fun times being had! |
As it turned out, Canadian Thanksgiving came to Uppsala this year!
A total of 22 guests packed into my corridor on Sunday night, enjoying a night of food and games. Dare to ask what we feasted upon? Bread rolls, lentil hummus, chicken, gravy, lingonberry sauce, bread stuffing, mashed potatoes (two kinds), mashed sweet potatoes, corn pudding, mixed veg, brussel sprouts with bacon, tarte au sucre (sugar pie), sweet potato pie, chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, whipped cream and vegan whipped cream, and vegan ice cream!
Here is a sampling of some amazing food prepared by equally amazing friends.
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| Bread, stuffing, carbs, oh my! |
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| Chicken! |
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| Brussel sprouts sauteed with bacon, beside Martina's potatoes with onions and spinach |
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| More sprouts! Plus the gravy. |
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| Too much pie? Never! |
Wishing everyone a very happy Thanksgiving!
You've solved the cube 3 times? I don't think I've ever been more proud of you...
ReplyDeleteWe should have hi-fived over Skype today. It would have been awesome.