Thanksgiving:

      Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I have to say my family and I miss our family at home today, and it certainly feels strange to break the tradition of having a relaxing day with all of our family. But here in England, it's not so bad either! My parents and sister are here which makes me so happy, and it's been great to see them :)
      They are going to London right now so that they can see Billy Elliot! Although I wish I didn't have school today, I've already seen the show so I don't mind missing it too much. And I did get to take a field trip around Bath to learn about what women did in the 18th century here. So I appreciated that excursion because of the holiday. Another awesome thing about today is that ASE is holding a Thanksgiving feast tonight at a fancy restaurant! We are having an "American Thanksgiving" and the Bath University culinary students are cooking it for us as a test. I think it will be really yummy and in a way, I will have my new family there...I've been some really close friends this year and we have become great friends but I would consider some of them more like my family while I'm here in England.
     With that being said, I'm so thankful to have my family here and I know how lucky I am that they could be here for the holiday. I am feeling homesick for my friends on my program that don't have their families here today and it makes me so appreciate that Mom and Dad and Courtney are all here.
     So far, our week has been awesome! We've done so much around Bath and I think they really like this cute city! Mom and I took a really long walk all around the park near my house and we got to eat at this AWESOME italian restaurant. yummy. Also, Dad and Mom got to see the Roman Baths and the Bath Abbey which are all really important historical places in Bath. I think my Mom was impressed with the Roman Baths, at least for me, it was hard to grasp how incredible it was until I had seen everything there. Other than that, Courtney and I went to a pub with our friends and it was great for everyone to meet her! They loved her of course! My parents were so nice to my friends and they took us out for cider and beer at a pub last night! My friends were thankful to have a few free pints and it was nice that my parents got to meet everyone! :)
     This week has flown by and although I'm looking forward to going back to London, I wish my family had more time in Bath. It's just a great place and I wish they had a little longer to see some of the hidden beauties of the city. But this weekend, I get to see Margaret and Kelsey in London! It will be great to see my good friends from the Burg and I can't wait!
     So for now, I have to go write a paper...But Happy Thanksgiving! I miss everyone at home my friends and my family, so I hope you all have a wonderful day. I'm so thankful to have you in my life!
     As we say here in England as a sign of thanks...CHEERS!