I second what the other guest said. I'm an introvert. It is not synonymous with shy. I'm fully capable and comfortable interacting with people in all the situations described, I just don't enjoy doing it all the time and can sometimes find it tedious or draining.
We hold celebrating really lightly. We usually have turkey in one form or another, but it varies from year to year whether we celebrate with family or friends. No kids yet, so it is easy to stay flexible and enjoy whatever come our way.
My father didn't like turkey much, so our family often had tacos, or pizza or some other fun dinner nobody had to cook. Instead of messing with a big dinner and clean up, we'd use paper plates, and devote the extra time to playing cards, talking and having fun together. Now, we often carry on the simple clean up tradition of paper plates, and precooking as much as possible.
We have a huge buffet and everybody helps themselves. We use Chinet platters so everybody can pig out. Everything is delicious and we spend quality time together.
Our family does a lot of toasting during Thanksgiving dinner. It helps to remind us all that we are thankful to have in our life, as well as remember those that are no longer with us.
My alternative Thanksgiving tradition is that I don't have a Thanksgiving tradition. In fact, this year I'm not sure I'll even leave my house or see anyone on Thanksgiving. Probably eat something light by myself.
I don't wash or dry clean my clothes. What I do is I air freshen them (not in the sun or near my window. What I do is I keep it out of the sun but in my room to air out. My uncle was in the clothing business and he told me that manufacturers want you to wash your clothes and dry clean them because then your clothes that you washed and/or dry cleaned will wear out and you will have to buy more - clothing manufacturers count on this.
We have always kept it pretty classic: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, etc. This year will include all of those things but we're adding and/or changing some side dishes for my newly vegan daughter. I'm excited to try it! (But I cannot give up my turkey.)
Women, we don't need to pay more for pink packaging and flowery scent. Buy unscented men's deodorant and save. If men's deodorant is cheaper at Target, that's where I'll buy mine in the future.
Informative post. I totally agree with you that the person who is already working should be very cautious about their next job search because if they are caught by their present company HR or manager then they'll be in trouble. So they needs to be very attentive.
The larger Target picture frames are pretty low quality, the wood ones are made from compressed sawdust instead of actual wood. I've had them fall apart and smash to the floor. This may be an instance of you get what you pay for.
We pack subs and take a drive to a town a few hours away and eat on the lawn of a federal park :) We stay until evening, take the holiday tram tour of the town to see the lights, and then we go home.
I second what the other guest said. I'm an introvert. It is not synonymous with shy. I'm fully capable and comfortable interacting with people in all the situations described, I just don't enjoy doing it all the time and can sometimes find it tedious or draining.
We hold celebrating really lightly. We usually have turkey in one form or another, but it varies from year to year whether we celebrate with family or friends. No kids yet, so it is easy to stay flexible and enjoy whatever come our way.
My father didn't like turkey much, so our family often had tacos, or pizza or some other fun dinner nobody had to cook. Instead of messing with a big dinner and clean up, we'd use paper plates, and devote the extra time to playing cards, talking and having fun together. Now, we often carry on the simple clean up tradition of paper plates, and precooking as much as possible.
Not dressing up at all. Pajamas!
We have a huge buffet and everybody helps themselves. We use Chinet platters so everybody can pig out. Everything is delicious and we spend quality time together.
We have everyone bring a dish of their choosing.
We don't have an alternative tradition.
I am still pretty traditional about Thanksgiving - making my Mom's stuffing - but we aren't doing any big deserts these days.
Our family does a lot of toasting during Thanksgiving dinner. It helps to remind us all that we are thankful to have in our life, as well as remember those that are no longer with us.
We don't cook an entire bird we just get a turkey breast and have about 4-5 sides
We also serve lasagna!
Even cheaper than Costco?
My alternative Thanksgiving tradition is that I don't have a Thanksgiving tradition. In fact, this year I'm not sure I'll even leave my house or see anyone on Thanksgiving. Probably eat something light by myself.
I don't wash or dry clean my clothes. What I do is I air freshen them (not in the sun or near my window. What I do is I keep it out of the sun but in my room to air out. My uncle was in the clothing business and he told me that manufacturers want you to wash your clothes and dry clean them because then your clothes that you washed and/or dry cleaned will wear out and you will have to buy more - clothing manufacturers count on this.
We do a Friendsgiving with friends instead of family for the holidays!
None of us like turkey so we make prime rib
We have always kept it pretty classic: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, etc. This year will include all of those things but we're adding and/or changing some side dishes for my newly vegan daughter. I'm excited to try it! (But I cannot give up my turkey.)
Women, we don't need to pay more for pink packaging and flowery scent. Buy unscented men's deodorant and save. If men's deodorant is cheaper at Target, that's where I'll buy mine in the future.
Their up & up brand of diapers is always the cheapest. Plus they often give you gift cards for purchasing diapers in bulk.
Nice looking air purifier. I love the design. It fists well in modern homes.
Informative post. I totally agree with you that the person who is already working should be very cautious about their next job search because if they are caught by their present company HR or manager then they'll be in trouble. So they needs to be very attentive.
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The larger Target picture frames are pretty low quality, the wood ones are made from compressed sawdust instead of actual wood. I've had them fall apart and smash to the floor. This may be an instance of you get what you pay for.
on thanksgiving night we play hide and seek in the dark, tradition my daughter started years ago
We pack subs and take a drive to a town a few hours away and eat on the lawn of a federal park :) We stay until evening, take the holiday tram tour of the town to see the lights, and then we go home.
We always eat stove top stuffing