Happy Thanksigiving

I've been back in town for over a week and finally on Tuesday I felt like I was back in the game. I switched from working in my office to the dining room table (BAD habit!) but the change of venue helped me get organized and prepared to take on the world. A lot of times when I travel "things" crystallize for me, including a new sense of purpose, direction and drive, but this time it took me awhile. I wasn't sure if I should be in Charlotte, I wasn't sure if I should be doing the magazine, a lot of "wasn't sure's" were running through my mind, and then suddenly I was struck with how good my life is and what a wonderful future I'm going to have IF I stay on track and remain focused. My problem is that I'm a little scattered with what I'm doing, but I have narrowed it down to three main areas and just have to regain that enthusiasm and belief and continue to make a name for myself and start to make some money. I've found that everything I've taken on takes a lot of time to establish and build and giving up is really for losers. I want to continue to succeed and build my future and I do believe that my future is right here in Charlotte, for now.

So, with that in mind, Happy Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful holiday. Thanksgiving is truly my most favorite holiday of all the secular and religious holidays. There's a purity about Thanksgiving that they (the "man") hasn't been able to take away through commercialization. It's just a beautiful holiday. The very idea that someone said, "Let's designate a day to give thanks" is so simple and brilliant. And even though I don't eat meat, as in turkey, it's also my favorite food of any holiday. I also love the weather around Thanksgiving.

I'm attaching photos of some kids who had camped outside of Target to be the first to get the new Play Station. It was bitterly cold that day, so God bless them. I mean, it's just a damn game. But you've got to give them credit for their perseverance. I'm also attaching a little, dirty white puppy from my trip to Jerusalem, along with a goat herd up in the mountains.

NEWSFLASH - I'm going to put up a profile on Match.com so my blogs will probably contain some of the more interesting encounters, although I will try to be nice and not show photos and not use real names in order to protect the unsuspecting. Keep your fingers crossed as your fearless blogger enters into the world of dating Southern men. Maybe I'll get lucky and find an ex-pat New York Jew who has moved down here and has that cynical, funny take on the world, along with a few Woody Allen type neuroses. Now that would brighten my day!

Tomorrow's a new day. Tomorrow will bring new adventures to share with you. Everyday is a blessing, everyday I will try to visualize peace, not only for myself but for everyone I love, and those living in turmoil.

Sara Abrams
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