thanks.

i have realized that i suck at blogging. i often get caught up in the heat of the moment in the house and by the end of the night i am too exhausted to type up what i have been doing. however, i do appreciate everyone who reads this and then nag me to update!
my turkey break was wonderful. thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday....lots of delicious food to eat....spending time with friends & family.....good conversation....not all the hype & stress of christmas.....& time to reflect on what i am thankful for (i take that part very seriously).
so with that being said, here it goes.....
i am most thankful for my family, especially my parents. we do not agree on everything, somedays ANYTHING, but they have never failed to show support and love in all that i do, especially during my time here in AmeriCorps. which brings me to the 2nd thing i am thankful for....being HERE. each day is different and some days are better than others, but i don't wish to be anywhere else. even though i have only been here about 3 months...wisconsin feels like a dream some days. my fellow corps members have become an amazing support system and i totally feel at home with them, as they accept me for who i am....crazy food phobias and all! life here has also given me time to reflect on the past and what has lead me to this point. if i could have one wish granted, i wish that my grandma woods could see what i was doing. i was not very aware of her lifestyle growing up, but i now realize that she was ahead of her time when it came to sustainablility, and the idea of "buy fresh, buy local". she was an amazing woman, and i regret that i could not learn more from her. i am not a religious person, but in some ways i feel that she helped me get to this place and i have a picture of us next to my bed so that she can enjoy this journey along with me. i am also thankful for my amazing friends who have always respected -- & encouraged! -- my "free-spirited" lifestyle and are almost as excited as me about being here. it was so great to have emily to come out here for thanksgiving and share the holiday with me. i must admit that it was weird to have my two worlds "collide", but i was so excited to show her my life here.
so, i guess that's all i have to say right now. like usual, i am tired after a long day and am at a loss for words. but, if you are reading this....know that i am thankful for YOU!

enjoy your evening....
love,
A

old man's fingers as hair @ great island.....

em & i at the thanksgiving table before we ate....

all of our leftovers....

loppering @ taylor-bray farm.....