Happy Thanksgiving

I just wanted to share about my fantastic Thanksgiving Weekend. I am so blessed with good friends, family and food! (just to name a few of the amazing blessings and gifts that I have in my life)

I went into Winnipeg on the weekend to see friends from camp as well as have a family dinner with my dad's side of the family. I drove in with my sister on Saturday morning and then met up with family Sunday afternoon.

We had fun catching up with camp friends, going to MEC to marvel at all the wonderful goods in that store, and ate some delicious Chocolate raspberry cheesecake brownie! All before 4pm on Saturday afternoon. We had the delicious cheesecake brownie at this great place called Neighbourhood cafe in the wolsely area of Winnipeg. You should check out the place if you're ever in the neighbourhood.

Saturday evening was spent enjoying a great time of friendship (with conversation that was refreshing and also filled with laughter!) and eventually eating a beautiful thanksgiving dinner with a roast duck as the center piece. Now for those of you who are in the same boat as me, I was a bit nervous about the whole duck thing before trying that bird but let me tell you, it was DELICIOUS! and it looked so pretty. Can cooked meat look pretty? I think so! Seriously, if you have the chance, try some duck! A pleasant change from your usual poultry options (or even red meat options!)

We even had a chance to sleep over with another camp friend and then catch up over a leisurely Sunday breakfast before heading over to my Baba's place to help get ready for the family dinner. It was just a great way to spend a couple of days...friends, fun and food! (family too I guess!)

I've also been able to lay around like a lazy lady today which makes for a great holiday long weekend. Reading, playing card games and catching up on emails. Hooray for long-weekends:)

Tomorrow I start my 5 week student teaching placement (officially) even though the university is still on strike. That's kind of a messy situation (which I could fill you in on if you ask). I'll let you know how it goes! Maybe there will even be some funny stories to share as I get into it. I'm teaching grade 9 and 10's for the first time so they're a little more entertaining than the old grade 11 and 12's that I'm used to teaching:) I'll keep you up to date!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!