Thanksgiving Week Update

I would like to begin by wishing everyone a belated Happy Thanksgiving, and I hope everyone enjoyed this mini holiday vacation, I know I did! I apologize for taking a break from my blog, but when a busy time like Thanksgiving comes around, my number one priority is always my family, and I wanted to enjoy my time with them as much as possible. I had a terrific break, seeing friends that I hadn't seen since the summer, and being with family memebers as well. Honestly, I am not ready to pack up and go back to Seton Hall, where I will be working non-stop for the next three weeks in preperations for finals, but thats for another blog. I am ready to get back to work and continue to share my thoughts with my followers!

I would like to touch upon a few things regarding this past week. First off, BLACK FRIDAY!!!! I know most of you guys woke up in the wee hours of the night to rush to the mall to get doorbusters at stores like Bestbuy, WalMart, and Target, but it really is not necessary to kill yourself on the busiest shopping day of the year. Early indications are that sales increased from last years Black Friday, and that is a positive sign for our recovering economy as it shows more consumers were willing to spend, which in turn boosts sales and revenue. If you really think about it, the waking up early, difficulty in finding a parking spot, and crowd upon crowd at these stores is not worth the few bucks you save. Your satisfaction does not exceed the work you put into shopping and dealing with the extra nonsense.

Regarding Thanksgiving, it is one of my favorite times of the year (not only because of the food), but it really stresses the importance of FAMILY, and how at the end of the day, they will always be there for you. I am thankful to have a wonderful Italian family who is willing to do anything to help me, and I would not want it any other way. I want my readers to tell their parents they really appreciate the job they are doing raising them, or call your grandmother or grandfather and tell him or her that you love them. Little deeds like this really do make people feel good and it goes a long way. I have a grandmother who is 85 and a grandfather who is 87 years old, and I know they appreciate it anytime I call them.

Whats on tap? I hope you college students are ready for the most hectic time of our lives! FINALS! Get well rested and be prepared. Christmas shoppers,spend wisely, look for deals. Check websites for hidden coupons and look for shipping deals everywhere. I'll be back tomorrow!

-Stefano