sweetnepenthe

i'd say happy thanksgiving, but there's no point. everyone says that.

and to be honest, i think this holiday is all about mindless sheep stuffing their faces just before all the department stores open for their 20% off sales, which really aren't saving you money, just fooling you in to thinking you are. You buy more because it's on sale, but in the end you never would have bought anything hadn't there been a sale to begin with. After working for years in retail, i see the same bullshit every year. Thanksgiving: a great marketing scheme. Fatten up the sheep and send them to graze in the vast fields of shopping malls and overly priced specialty stores that literally wag their tails at the sight of any prospective buyers.

yes that's right kiddies, i'm raining on your fucking parade. why not? it snowed here last night and i'm out for blood.

seriously though, i love getting together with my family and spending time talking and eating a great dinner together. but why the fuck do we need to wait for an excuse like a holiday to do it? have we all become so engrossed in our day to day lives that it takes a fucking holiday to pull us out of that orbit and go wander awkwardly to our family? thanksgiving should be everyday. be thankful every day, and be close with your family as much as possible. not just on the holidays. i love my family, and i refuse to be another robot that waits until the holidays to show how much i care with a big box, colorful wrapping paper, and a strategically placed bow.

EDIT:

mom n dad hooked me up with drinkage during their short 4 hour visit.
it'll be gone in a week, i'm sure....