Clearwater Dream Home Team

I wanted to take a moment to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
 
I love the holiday season! Busy showing properties, but still the atmosphere around the holidays is so different, so nice. My favorite part of the year!
    
I am Hungarian so Thanksgiving is not something I grew up with. But when I first came to this country, I was 18 and I used to work as a nanny. I was taking care of a 1 year old, "baby Jordan". The family I worked for and lived with was a nice couple in Syosset, Long Island. Jeffrey, the husband had some 7 siblings, and every year for Thanksgiving all brothers and sisters and all their kids would fly into New York and meet up at their parents' house. I have a small family, so the most people I have ever had at a family gathering was maybe 15. Jeffrey's family showed up to this Thanksgiving party with 45 members. This was such an amazing experience for me. Such a large and loving American family. The traditional Thanksgiving meals, side dishes, desserts... 
 
Even if there are differences between family members, people seem to have a lot of gratitude around the holidays. They are nice to their loved ones and try to be nice to those they don't like so much (try to keep their disagreements to themselves). 
 
My recommendation is: Keep it peaceful on Thanksgiving day, but take time tomorrow and over the weekend to discuss your feelings and disagreements with those that matter the most. Take advantage of the family reunion, and don't sweep your troubles under the carpet (as we say in Hungary) for another year until you meet again.
 
E.g. if you have a relative you have not spoken to for a year because you just cannot stand him or her, start a conversation, listen to what they have to say, just listen, don't interrupt, and then acknowledge. Then ask them to listen to you, and ask them not to interrupt and just listen and understand your feelings. If you do this diligently, your reality and his reality will come closer, and you will find that your affinity level will also increase. Communication is the key. We don't have to be best friends with all of our family members, we don't get to hand pick them all, but it is nice not to have bitter or sour relationships in our lives.
 
I hope you are having a warm and happy Thanksgiving today!
 
Much Love,
 
Niki