Technical difficulties and Thanksgiving

At this moment in time, technology is not my friend. My computer refuses to pick up wireless, my email account is on the blink, and my camera is not wanting to share photos. I don't like being technology-dependent, so I suppose this is a good excercise for me. All these things will be remedied. In the meantime, I'm learning to cope with slight stress at looking for alternative means to writing articles, letting go of my need to share my experiences through photography, and being okay with being disconnected for a time.

Yesterday being Thanksgiving, a day I usually spend with my family, I decided to record the differences of this year's holiday with a load of photographs. (Unfortunately, as mentioned above, those will not be shown here today.)

I went to work yesterday morning, and a beautiful morning it was. Hectic day at the Immigrant Council, but really good nonetheless.

Because I'm American and it was Thanksgiving, the Immigrant Council was kind enough to let me off for half the day. The plan was for me to meet up with a couple of American girls and the three of us would make a Thanksgiving dinner for about 25 people. Initially I was in charge of the sweet potatoes, but that responsibility grew. After three to four hours and mulitple trips to the local groceries, we finished. And I think it turned out alright. :)

We filled that apartment. It was full. Conversation. I laughed. We ate. I'll always remember it.

I got to talk to my family. Every single member of my family. That was the best part of all.

Today was pretty incredible as well. I got to hang out with a bunch of kids. Then I took a walk up Killiney hill with a couple of the Fry's. Again, pictures are better than words, so I will stop short, with no descriptions.

Tomorrow I leave for Scotland for a couple days. But I'll be back... And hopefully the photos will be up and running.

I'm missing you guys. I don't know who's reading this, but I probably miss you. Relational... that's just how I am. And I would love to have a conversation with you right now, just to hear what you're thinking and such.