thankful thursday, thanksgiving edition

1. I'm thankful that I could take time off work - paid vacation during which I don't have to even check my work email - to visit my family.
2. I'm thankful I had some time alone with my parents before my brother and his girlfriend came.  I like them and was happy to see them, but sometimes it's nice not to have to share.  My father went out for several hours yesterday and my mother and I had a bonding-and-giggle-fest.
3. I'm thankful that I wasn't seriously injured running the marathon, and that I'm a basically healthy and fit person.  Running has been hard for me the past couple of weeks, but I had a short run yesterday and another short run today and I'm starting to feel pretty decent.
4. I'm thankful I don't have any food allergies or dietary restrictions and can enjoy a meal prepared by other people without asking what's in everything.
5. I'm thankful I live in a city so awesome that everyone watches it on TV every Thanksgiving morning.
6. I'm thankful I have a good job in that city, and good friends.
7. I'm thankful for all the great theater I've gotten to see this fall, and for my upcoming plans to see The Nutcracker twice.