Merci!

Oh to indulge, especially on a day like today. To indulge in thankfulness and gratitude, appreciation and remembrance, and laughter and love. To indulge in a feast of food and celebration and to relax among cherished family and friends while slowing down to reflect upon and appreciate the countless memories, opportunities and experiences we are all fortunate to have.

While my mouth waters at the thought of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, and the all too uncomfortable feeling of an overstuffed belly beckons, I must instead settle for the sentiment and memories of Canadian Thanksgivings already passed. While I will not celebrate the season this year, and this particular Thanksgiving will be the first one spent in France, and the last Canadian holiday spent abroad before reaching my one year mark in Lyon; I can still share in the tradition of appreciation and thanks.

And so, on this day I give thanks to a year of realized dreams, potential, and ambition. A year of challenge, lessons and learning. And a year of no regrets, living outside of the box and self growth.

Thank you to each of you that serve as my inspiration, motivation and support! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and give thanks as there is always something to be found amongst the silver lining in all we encounter!