Oh Canada!

Just a quick note to pay tribute to my homeland! I was sad this last weekend when my family was together and feasting on turkey for Thanksgiving, which for us Canadians comes in October! It made me think of those things I miss and get to enjoy when someone has extra trunk space. I miss Shreddies, Hickory Sticks, Old Dutch chips and beef jerkys, Fudgee-os, and the endless list of Canadian chocolate bars! Yes, it is different and yes, it tastes way better! Mostly I miss spending the holiday season with my family and enjoying all of mom's good cooking! Nobody makes beef stew, Slush, oatsies and meringnes like my mom! I love that we have our own unique traditions that never fail to remind me of home! These include nanaimo bars, fondue, graham cracker houses, endless hockey games and skating on the neighbors frozen tennis court (even though I always find a reason to skip that one!) I hate the snow and even though I am very grateful to live in a place where you don't get a burn from your frozen seat belt, the change of seasons always makes me a little homesick. I am proud to call both of my countries home! True, North, Strong and Free!