Frugalista boycotts Thanksgiving 2009

Gobble up, my Frugalistas. I'm not doing Thanksgiving this year. There, I said it. Normally, I'm at a friend's house or flying to Chicago to visit my family. But this year, I am underground and THANKFUL for a day off to focus on my writing and me. They are one in the same these days.

A few things factored into my decision to un-Thanksgiving. I didn't want to spend money flying for the holidays. I didn't want to be responsible for bringing a dish to another person's home. My home is not in condition to have guests over. I have to work the Friday after the holiday. 

I just want to watch television, write my book and talk on the phone. I just want the REALLY simple life because these days, my life is a tad hectic.

I don't really bring up the holidays around my friends because I don't want to be cajoled or pitied into a T-giving celebration. 

I am thankful for friends, my health, a bank account, opportunities, Body Magic shape wear. I am thankful for my new hairdresser, Kenny.

I will be thankful for a low key day.

What are you doing for Thanksgiving? Do the holidays stress you? I will have some black Friday specials posted tomorrow. 

XO,

Fruga Redux

Comments

[S]

I am also doing the un-Thanksgiving thing again this year. In fact, it has been 5 years since I have celebrated Thanksgiving with family. They live out of state. I am single with no kids, so I get stuck working a lot of holidays. The work is piling up today, but I will use tomorrow as a day to catch up on work. I also have to work Friday. I don't bring up holidays with people either, but some invited me anyway, so I may visit friends tomorrow (not sure). I do miss having eating turkey, so I may stop off at a restaurant tonight and get some tonight or tomorrow. I am thankful everyday for family, health, and websites (like yours) that help me save money. BTW, have you checked out Groupon? Have a Happy (and restful) Thanksgiving and stay frugal!

[Natalie Andrews-Wardel]

We were going to drive to Utah today and try to see both our parents and everyone. Then hubs decided we should stay home so he could study. No lie, I miss my family, but its awesome to just relax!

[Lou]

Good for you! My goal is to stay in jammies until 3 p.m.

[ctreit]

I always appreciate a post like this one. It is unconventional, honest, and based on good reasoning. - I have boycotted Thanksgiving twice in the past and I have not regretted it.

[The Frugalista Files]

Thanks everyone for your comments. My holiday was very restful. I ate at my favorite restaurant and shunned the turkey when offered. I'll come out of my cocoon for Christmas. No regrets for the un-Thanksgiving. Thank you for your support! There's more of us! :)