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Two Sides to Giving Thanks
For those of us in the U.S., today is Thanksgiving. I am thankful for many, many things in my life. I could write entire essays about my family, my friends, my school, my neighborhood... Heck, I could probably write a book about how much I love all the dogs in my life. Yet, I keep circling back to my special interests.
Astronomy has been there with me since the beginning. It has fueled my passion for learning, and it has served as a springboard for my professional potential. Then, Monster High grabbed my attention with its unique character designs, and I found a role model in Lagoona Blue. FNAF came into the mix in November of 2014, just after the release of the second game. It scared the crap out of me at first, but then I got obsessed with the lore and the character designs. FNAF got me through high school, by far the most stressful six years (yes, six--my high school included all grades from 7th through 12th because my district was so puny) of my life. And now, just two months ago, Rise of the TMNT joined in. The turtles being brothers and goofing off just gives me so much life, and Donnie in particular means so much to me that he might be a hearttype for me.
My interests have played a huge role in how I've grown as a person. I am incredibly grateful for them.
Today does, however, have a darker meaning to some families than others. I have heard that several American Indian families treat Thanksgiving as a day of mourning; I am not equipped to speak in detail on the matter, as I lack detailed information, but it is definitely understandable given how indigenous populations were treated by European migrants as colonization progressed. True awareness of this side of Thanksgiving is unlikely to spread quickly as things currently stand. Consumerism and indulgence have a significant foothold in the modern interpretation of the holiday.
So what will it take?
I don't have the answer. I'm just one person. But I know from experience that education and civil, rational discussion can go a long way. It isn't a guarantee, and it may not be easy. There are quite a few people in my life who aren't willing to participate in such discussions, and I bet a lot of you readers know people like that, too. It's a start, though. So as we feast upon our Thanksgiving buffets, and as we give thanks for the wonderful things in our lives, perhaps we can also spare a thought for those who must mourn today, and start to make changes for the better.
It meant more work.
She couldn't just twist her hair up behind her head and pin it back with a stray pencil. She would have to be cautious to keep it out of grime and gunk. Run a brush through it at intervals of more than once a day. Get used to the feel of something brushing her shoulders.
But it made her look less like a tangled mess. Less engineer, more businesswoman. And she needed to cultivate that persona, or at least the appearance of it. Especially if she was to make the kind of money needed to pay the Gamesman's bounty.
She tried on her most stylish outfits: the one her sister had given her, the two made by Lady Marat. All looked good with her hair worn long. Sighing, Milli nodded to herself in the mirror. It would stay down. Hopefully she didn't look too silly.
2020 is over and 2021 has begun!! Plus, it’s the day that marks my seventh year on Tumblr. Aside from making new posts, I hope that things will change for the better this year.
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