Happy Thanksgiving?
Monday, November 21, 2005
Everyone wishes each other happy thanksgiving during this time of the year. Its the day to give thanks, to get together with family, to enjoy the warmth of intimacy. Well, at least thats what it sounds like or should be. After years of spending this family holiday with people I rarely knew or by myself. I cannot help but wondering, Is it possible to be happy during Thanksgiving?
Its been over four years since I saw my sisters and over one year since my parents visited me here in Nashville. I didnt realize how much I miss the connection with the family until recently. The dream about meeting them and share stories keeps waking me up in the middle of the night. Any family gathering situations in dramas or movies make me cry. I can be a lot happier during any other time than the holiday season. All the jolly music and perfect family portraits only make matters worse. I got invitations every year to attend friends family dinner on Thanksgiving or Christmas. The thoughts of being around with people makes me feel warmth. But I came home afterwards more depressed each time because I miss my family. It sounds pessimistic, doesnt it?
I watched Grays Anatomy tonight. The group of surgeons deals with their own issues in this ought-to-be-jolly holiday. It make me feel a little relieved that Im not the only one who feel depressed during the holiday.
Posted at November 21, 2005 in Thoughts
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