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November 25, 2004
Thanksgiving
It was kind of tough at the start, knowing that Im so far away from my family. You would have thought it would be easier since in the past, Ive always chalked up the holidays for just another day off of work. I always felt although we didnt see each other on the holidays, that we were close enough to know how much we loved each other. I guess being so far away, it became a bit more difficult. Its especially hard being with another family.
I am very appreciative to Josh and his family for letting me join them, but cant help but think about mine. I wish words could express how I feel.
So on to Santa Cruz for Thanksgiving. What a great drive down. Beautiful scenery and just a sun shining day. I did feel a bit sick from the ride which hasnt happened to me in years. I was remembering smells from childhood, which I think may have been the culprit along with too much sleep last night. Who knows but it made me think about when I was a child and my dad had a Cadillac with A/C. The A/C combined with the cheap smell of the pine tree air fresheners used to make me car sick. It was weird smelling those smells again and how they stay with you. Please note, that Josh would NEVER have pine tree air freshener (thank the lord).
So we arrived at his Aunt Barbaras just in time to eat. Good food for all. Turkey, Ham, Stuffing, Potatos, and much much more. It was delicious. We went with his cousin Toni to visit his other cousin who was having guests of her own. They all seemed eager for Josh to talk to this one woman Jill who is apparently a Spirit Healer. It was kind of odd to watch how everyone was all about the two of them talking. We stayed there briefly because they were just getting ready to eat, so the 3 of us took a ride down to the wharf. I really wished I had my camera with me because the place was absolutely beautiful. The sunset going down over the ocean. in the middle was a small peninsula with a lighthouse. The only way to explain it would be by photograph but of course I didnt have my camera. We will be going back tomorrow so theres always another chance.
We had ice-cream, saw the sealions, and headed back to his cousin Tarines (sp?). I have to say, I was a bit uncomfortable and would have rather head back to the sanctuary of his grandmother and aunt Barbara as opposed to a place of about 15 strangers. Running through my mind was that everyone was so eager for Josh and Jill (that sounds funny) to talk which means I will be forced to be alone among all these people. Although I found ways to talk to some people, my fear came true. Eventually Josh was off to the side with Jill talking. Not through his own accord, because it was kind of forced by his cousin, which I thought was rude especially since they apparently know we are together. I mean, in my opinion you dont split up a couple and leave the outsider alone to fend for themselves. If I was hosting, I certainly wouldnt pull someone off to the side and leave the partner I just met by themselves. Oh well, it happened, I made due, and its over. Josh was nice enough to keep it to a minimum and it was only about a 10 minute conversation.
So back to aunt Barbaras, and another plate of food. Josh and I went for a walk into town and I took my hotspot finder with me. I found signals here and there but they seemed to be encrypted. Then I found a signal just as Josh spotted an internet cafe. Sure enough they had their wireless on and I was able to get online. It was fantastic. I was excited.
It was a great walk. Josh and I talked about spirit healers vs what his grandmother said and that was "Only God can heal". Makes me wonder how many people put doctors, and other people of medicine and how they are perceived as gods in a lower sense. The night just seemed to be with us both emotionally and physically. It was almost like the stars and the moon had embraced us for a moment in time and hugged us with its wonderful darkness. Ok, I know its sappy.
So back to aunt Barbaras once more for tea and goodnights. There was a single bed in the room we were staying in, so she politely showed us where the sleeping bag was in the closet lol. I can appreciate it since its family and his grandmother was here as well so off to dreamland I went.
Posted by Des at November 25, 2004 11:02 AM
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