The day started out rather ick (i.e. leaving an hour earlier than I anticipated, my dad periodically singing Space Oddity [complete with his atrocious imitation of Bowie's accent], having to change out of pajamas, etc.)
Once we arrived it was a tad awkward, at least for me. I never know what to say to people or what to do with myself in those situations. Eventually, we all warmed up to one another.
I've forgotten how much I love my cousins there ^_^ Can you believe they're 21 and 18? It was very fun catching up with them. We played Boggle (a game I haven't playing in ages). I was pretty rusty, but it was fun, challenging.
A couple other families were there. I was talking to one woman who was good friends with my Biology teacher! Fancy that! Such a small world, no?
My cousin, my mom, another man there, and I had a discussion about Facebook (which led to a discussion about Livejournal, Myspace, Twitter, Blogspot, etc.) It was a good conversation. Why use all those sites when you can just email? What are the advantages? How are these affecting our society, and communication in general? We also talked about microfinancing. You know, today I read an article in Time (a Joel Stein article, no less!) about that same topic.
Grandpa was there, and it was good to see him again ^_^ Hopefully I'll see him tomorrow, as well; one last time before he flies home.
Near the end of the evening we watched part of a James Taylor concert and talked about then music and now music. Then music won.
I'm pleased to report everyone at the gathering was an Obama supporter (and everyone I talked to was a No on 8er, too!)
Overall, a lovely evening. I know a lot of people dread the annual Thanksgiving get-together, but I enjoyed it very much this year : )
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