Tomorrow will be the 3rd Thanksgiving I’ve spent alone since my wife died. I wrote about Thanksgiving and the holidays before.
Today, I’m OK with it. I roasted (and ate) a turkey a few weeks ago. Last night, I binged on two Lily’s chocolate bars and paid for it with a day of headaches, bloating and joint pain.
As far as feasting – I’ve had my fill for the season.
My plan for tomorrow is to workout, walk the dog, paint something, play the drums, and vacuum. I want to go swimming but the pools are closed for two days so that will have to wait.
I’ll probably watch at least some football too, if I get bored.
Sometimes I think the holidays may never return to being something special for me again. Since I’m retired, being “off work” is my everyday life. Since I’m alone, celebrating with family is nonexistent. Since I follow the carnivore diet, eating out or with others holds little appeal.
I suppose this would change if I had a girlfriend or a cadre of close friends nearby. If that happens someday, I’m open to it. And if not, I’m cool with that too.