Hello all! First and foremost, happy thanksgiving to everyone celebrating this upcoming holiday! I happen to be one of those very lucky individuals who’s at work today and possibly even tomorrow. In a way, it’s not too bad, none of my managers are here, and most of the employees aren’t here. So why am I still here? The title says it all. Ever have someone, generally higher up (if it was a peer, then I’d smack ‘em upside the head), give you more work before a big holiday and then just take off? Yeeeeeah… if this has happened to you, you now know exactly how I feel. I am beginning to believe that supposedly important work items always wait till *just* before the holidays to make a wonderful appearance.

But I digress! So what exactly is thanksgiving anyway? It’s supposed to be a celebration of the first harvest, at least that’s the case in America; it’s a little different in other countries. For instance, in Canada, thanksgiving is the 2^nd Monday in October and it is supposed to celebrate a successful harvest. There’s some interesting history behind thanksgiving. Nowadays, this holiday has become one of the most commercial days in history. Advertisements like “Give thanks by buying your loved one a new washer/dryer combo!” Honestly, why the hell would a loved one want a washer/dryer as a gift?!? I personally don’t buy into the whole commercial side of things for Thanksgiving, I’d much rather sit back relax, enjoy the precious time off, and just do something I feel like doing…

In all honesty, I’m here for the Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and alcohol.

…screw work, I’m heading home early. Enjoy the time off everyone!