Well, That Was Productive

FIRST THINGS FIRST. I want to wish my mama the happiest of birthdays - I don't know how I ever got so lucky as to be your daughter, and I love you more than words could ever say. But you already know that, don't you, you smart woman? See you soon! --

Thankful for California satsumas || Thanksgiving Day Parade + obligatory laziness || Beard Papa's cream puffs, I heart you || decorating the Christmas tree, like a boss, man. || Asian Thanksgiving || chilly and rainy days, shortbread, and green tea || a brave flower from the garden || a family crazy for hotpot || Oh Christmas Tree || some people just don't embrace photo ops, what can you do (and some people do) || the holiday pj's are out for the breakfast making || In-N-Out, Stanford Football, and festive paper bags || coffee date with Her Royal Highness, Jennifer.
As you can see, the theme for the Thanksgiving Week was most definitely productivity.*
*Things you'll never hear me say.
No, actually it passed by in a satisfyingly lethargic blur, and now I'm back to living the hard-knock life for two weeks of finals. Wish me luck! I'll need it.
(Also, I know I've been going on and on like an old, broken record about how time has been flying by and all... but yesterday, I flipped the calendar like I always do at the beginning of the month {really, Caroline?} and was so flabbergasted that I reached the very last page. What the actual heck.)
How was your Thanksgiving? Any travel horror stories? Any intoxicated grandpas?