2011 is almost over but the best time is just about to come. First is the Thanksgiving and the traditional Black Friday deals, and then shortly afterwards, Christmas is getting close. I can't remember how many times I've spent Thanksgiving night with Anna's family, maybe 3 years. She always told me that I was like an indispensable family member in her mind, and if I didn't show up, she would like to be always there waiting for me. Tonight, again, I was late. I don't know why I was always late for around 10-15 mins. I know for most Americans, being late for a gathering invitation, especially for such an important day, is quite rude. But I still struggled in driving that dark road for quite a while, even with my advanced Garmin GPS. Each time I was getting closer to her home, the dim light from her house window always looks like the only fire seed in this dark world, letting me feel warm and hopeful. I really cherished the time I could spend with Anna, her husband Dave, her son Ryan, her sister Michelin and two lovely girls Dora and Gabriyala because I may be about to leave pretty soon after my graduation at the end of this year. But no matter where I am, what I do, I will always miss them. They are my family here too ...
