my first crush--ever and thank you

This morning, I watched "The Journey of Natty Gann" with L.. I loved this movie when I was a little kid. This movie and "Stand By Me". Just watching this movie brought up an old memory that's been buried deep in my subconscious. When I was a little kid, I had a thing for John Cusack. I mean, he really looked out for Gordy when their Dad didn't care, he pretty much saved Natty from starvation--what an awesome guy! Oh, and that scene between him and Natty, right before he gets on the bus...Of course, I was young and could not comprehend the idea of a "crush", but he probably was my first movie star crush. Who was yours?

Thrice is performing this Tuesday at the House of Blues in LA. I was hoping to go straight from the airport to go see them play, but Kuya can't pick me up and take me. It's cool. I hope I get the chance to see them in the near future. It's nice to know that they have a break for Thanksgiving, time to be with their family and friends. Being on tour all the time and away from their fams must be rough. Especially if you're married, like Dustin (singer/guitarist) and Teppei (guitarist) are.

Happy Thanksgiving all, and take care!

What I'm thankful for this year:
1. God (always): Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to send me signs.
2. the fam and my friends: You're always there for me, and I can count on you. Thank you for your love and support on this rough, shaky path that I have chosen for myself.
3. the girls and the staff at the group home where I volunteer: I have learned from you many lessons that I would never have received from any class.
4. Thrice and their newest album, "Vheissu": Thank you for delivering this album at the most perfect time in my life. I needed this. Thank you for growing with me. I can't think of any other band to grow with, and I'm glad that it's you.
5. strangers who smile at me and make me feel beautiful--you always make my day: Thank you, Mike, where ever you are. You are just a glimpse of things to come, a world I have yet to know. You give me hope that I will find my soul mate. You restored my faith. There are amazing, passionate about life, old-fashioned guys out there, albeit they may be few. How can I ever repay you?
6. an education--my professors, my TAs: You guys do an amazing amount of work for dirt. I wish I could give you the money of millionaires. Thank you for office hours, for giving us back our homework and exams in record timing, and for having an amazing sense of humor. Your work is noble and selfless.
7. you, dear readers: Thank you for visiting, for being here with me, for reading me whine, lament, cry, rejoice, laugh, grow, mature. For your advice, love, and support. For making the numbers in my counter go up. You are amazing, and thanks for sticking around.

Loads of love,
Elaine