The Thanks I Get

In all honesty, I'm in denial that today is December 1st. With finishing school, working a part-time job while I look for something more stable, and being back in California during the fall for the first time since 2009, I've kind of just felt like I've been on eternal summer break subconsciously. It's definitely strange not being in school for the first time, well, ever, and I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around the concept that I didn't have a Thanksgiving break this year. Despite the adjustment, I'm so excited for the holiday season. I had a great (and busy) Thanksgiving week, which was filled with the usual family and friends as you might expect. I was...