In the Northern Hemisphere we associate thanksgiving with hot comfort food, the leaves turning, chance for snowfall, and snuggling up close to the fire...... therefore, it is incredible that the entire southern hemisphere is entering their summer in this time of year and although in central america they are technically in "winter" it is nothing close to what most people would consider "winter." I have to say it felt somewhat odd to celebrate thanksgiving outside under a palapa, with a tan, and cold red wine. But, I just wanted to thanks to my family for being sooo wonderful and for everyone making a effort to meet, literally in the middle of the world, as I came from Chile, my family from california and met where my sister lives in Mexico.... it is an odd group, and yes there are a few nuts, and we fight and then make-up, and I am sure that there will be more emotional times to come as well as great fun.... but I just wanted to take the time to say, that although no one is perfect and we all definitely make mistakes and are often times more fragile than we realize, I am lucky to be a part of this family and would not have it any other way. So thank you for being there for me, for making fun of me, supporting me no matter what, and most importantly for your loyalty! It is not always easy to love and be loved and it is much easier to give up, so the loyalty that you have shown me shall never be forgotten or under- appreciated. I love you all very much, thank you for a wonderfully dramatic thanksgiving!
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