The AnticipationBecause waking up every morning the entire month of November thinking about that Thanksgiving meal can take a toll on a person.
The PreparationWhether you’re the one preparing the feast to come or preparing to fill your stomach until you cry, everyone has a job to do.
The Morning of (Food)After an excruciating period of waiting, waking up on Thanksgiving morning knowing that there’s a strong possibility you’ll be in a food coma in several hours is exhilarating.
The Morning of (Family)Right after thinking about all that yummy food, you begin to think about that crazy aunt of yours that you only see on the holidays. You automatically start thinking of what liquor is going to get you through the day…
The ArrivalOnce you arrive at the host’s house, the food aroma starts tickling your nose, but you’re basically told to screw off until the food is ready. After you feel personally victimized by your family for about the zillionth time in your short adult life, you begin searching for the liquor cabinet. Because you never know when crazy Aunt Karen is going to start asking about your love life.
The Meal (At Last!) You start having to mentally calm yourself down and praying to God that he saves you from knocking the shit out of Uncle Bob because he moves so slowly to the dining room table. Once you finally have your seat and your food, you take a deep breath and wonder if it’s truly possible to eat to death. Let’s find out.
The DessertIf you’ve made it through your meal without having to excuse yourself to vom, or from having to go get the fifth of liquor to sit beside you your entire meal, it’s now time for dessert. The possibility of you dying is increasing the more pumpkin pie you eat, but at this point, death is better than listening to your crazy cousin talk about his pet birds.
The Food ComaAfter it’s all said and done, it’s time for a nap. If you have to go to yet another family Thanksgiving, hopefully your drunkenness hasn’t worn off. Because you know damn well Aunt Karen and Uncle Bob are going to be at your brother’s house too.
Until Next Year…365 more days until the cycle begins again. And knowing your luck, not much has probably changed.
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