A Weavers Rumpus: Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving wishes to everyone!

I'm happy to be thankful for everything and everyone in my life, but I wanted to explore the giving side to the holiday this year.

Some of my attempts at giving didn't go as planned, well, none of them went as planned but that's why it's a fun story to tell! Seeing the date at the top of my computer reminds me that it IS Thanksgiving, and I've got baking and eating activities to tend to, so I'll make it short.

The funniest escapade on my giving journey through this time of year was being a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. I stood outside of my neighborhood Cub Foods for two hours ringing a bell and wishing everyone a happy holiday. It went smoothly, for the most part. The other bell ringers in the area were definitely friendly and eccentric. An older gentleman who was ringing the bell at the opposite door asked me to dinner, but I delightfully declined with a chuckle. Even the people who weren't bell ringing, but would be doing so in the near future, wanted to strike up a conversation with me. I talked about ringing bells, the weather, and how people are driving crazy for the entire duration! I almost got hit by an elderly man driving a van so I cracked wise with customers. The whole reason behind wanting to involve myself in this madness was an attempt to improve some of my social skills with complete strangers and to do a little volunteering because I miss it! Also, I seem to be forced to make a new friend every freaking day, so I need to be better at not letting my nerves make me sound like I have peanut butter in my mouth.

So there's my jab at giving.

My next jab involves crocheting and babies. Stay tuned!

I am also happy to announce that PP does NOT have anything wrong with her brain. Structurally, it is as fit as a fiddle! Thank you, ALL OF YOU, who kept us in your happy thoughts! Much love to y'all.

Hey, look at these pictures!