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After I turned 23 it seems each year passes faster than the last, and 2007 is no exception. Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday, is this Thursday. Following in quick succession we have Christmas and my birthday (my second favorite holiday).

Thanksgiving is the harbinger of more significant milestones than my birthday. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, heralds Christmas shopping and is one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

Retailers aren’t the only ones that benefit from the boon. In the U.S. Thanksgiving weekend is peak traveling season. Even with gasoline prices climbing steadily at a time when they’re generally on the downhill portion of the race, AAA predicts 38.7 million of us will hit the roads this year.

Kevin Levin of The Huffington Post wrote a hilarious opinion piece with useful tips for holiday travelers taking to the air this year. If you’re flying or just looking for a laugh it’s a must read.

Thanksgiving is also a somber holiday for many people, most especially Native Americans.

I’m thankful for many things this year; I’ve prioritized my health and continue to lose weight, I’m climbing out of debt, I have a tight-knit family, a wonderful boyfriend and a great dog. I hope all my readers reflect use this week to reflect on blessings this year’s brought and have a very happy Thanksgiving!