Recent Serendipities

• I discovered a smell that I can't stand - I literally felt nauseous when getting pulling out my grocery cart right next to the display of those awful pinecones that are supposed to make your home smell like apple cinnamon. I can't imagine having those in my home. I normally don't have a very sensitive sense of smell - but these things are horrendous! YUCK!
• I am feeling sad about some of the traditions that I had with my husband this time of year. For example, we always went to watch the tree lighting downtown. There's this guy that I've gone out with 4 or 5 times who I'm sure would partake in some of these things with me. My initial thought (a few weeks ago) was excited that I could share these events with someone and not have to miss them. However, as the day approaches, I don't want to share any of these things with him. I'm not ready for these things to be someone else's memory with me. It still feels sacred. I need to respect that feeling and not put myself in a position where I am setting myself up for more than I can handle.
• I got my haircut today - and she cut it exactly how I asked. But like everytime before - I am totally freaked out and I feel like she cut all my hair off. It's still below shoulder length, but feels so short! Why do I do this everytime?
• With everything going on right now - I am so excited for the comfort of Thanksgiving. It's so familiar and constant. Things like that make me feel grounded - like my whole life hasn't changed.
• I LOVE LOVE LOVE the cranberry sauce that comes out shaped like the can. I am most excited for that on Thursday! Why don't I ever eat it any other day? Do they sell it the rest of the year? I've never looked. Remind me to look for it next July :)