Ah, yes, it’s your post-Turkey, bi-weekly dose of chaos, oversharing, and “surely this counts as adulting” vibes. Because nothing says I’m in control of my life like writing a blog while dodging a mountain of leftover mashed potatoes. Here’s what’s crackling in the world of Gravy, Gratitude, and My Highly Questionable Life Choices! 🦃

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💬 Quote of the (Two) Weeks:
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” —William Arthur Ward
I don’t know who William is, but he’s clearly onto something. So, shoutout to the fam for putting up with my terrible jokes, my friends for hyping me up after three glasses of wine, and the pie for existing.

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📚 Currently Reading:
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
This book is basically John Green saying, “Hey, want to laugh, cry, and stare into the abyss of human existence, all while rating random stuff like scratch-n-sniff stickers?” It’s part therapy, part trivia, and 100% me questioning why I get emotional over Canada geese.

Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio
This book opens with the protagonist flat-out admitting, “Hey, I didn’t blow up that planet… but I totally could’ve.” And honestly, I respect the confidence.

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📖 New Mission: Moving to Nashville (And Trying Not to Be a Hot Mess)
Okay, so here’s the deal—I’m packing up my life and heading to Nashville for a shiny new job. Cue the montage of me frantically bubble-wrapping my plants, weeping over old concert ticket stubs, and trying to figure out how one person owns this much crap.

My game plan?

1. Declutter everything. (Translation: Stuff it all in a box and deal with it later. Or just donate it…..definitely donate it.)
2. Find a way to transport my army of houseplants without turning them into compost.
3. Mentally prepare for unpacking by…not thinking about unpacking.

If I show up in Nashville with my plants alive and my sanity mostly intact, I’m calling it a win. If not, there’s always tequila.

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🍴 Recipe I’m Enjoying: Matthew McConaughey’s Tuna Salad
Yes, that Matthew McConaughey. Turns out, when he’s not dropping catchphrases or driving Lincolns in slow motion, he’s out here whipping up the ultimate tuna salad. The secret? Jalapeños and Wasabi, baby. It’s spicy, tangy, and just cool enough to make you feel like a celebrity chef.

I’ve been eating it on crackers, on a sandwich, and (once) with a spoon – it’s glorious in all the right ways.

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And that’s your Thanksgiving week wrap-up: a little gratitude, mild side dose of packing panic, and a tuna salad I probably shouldn’t be this excited about. Whether you’re braving Black Friday, reorganizing your entire life, or just stealing the last slice of pie, remember this: No one has it all together, but mashed potatoes never let you down.

Till next time, stay weird, stay messy, and pass the gravy!