Pirate attacking the piñata

Part creepy, part therapeutic.

On my defense, this was a Festivus* party. 

We also had the Airing of Grievances**...not sure I liked that part or not! :D

* a non-religious, non-commercial holiday, celebrated on Dec 23rd. Conceived by Dan O'Keef, a writer, it gained its popularity for being featured in a Seinfeld episode in the late 90's. Its highlights are: a pole instead of the Christmas tree (too bad it was not a pole for dancing heheh); a simple dinner - we had meatloaf, spinach and mashed potatoes, which I love anyway; the Feats of Strength, see self-explanatory photo above; and the Airing of Grievances**, where participants complain about each others or about the world in general.

If you are still reading this post, just want you to know... I admire you! :)

Get the party started!

During the recent festive weekend there has been an intriguing addition to the usual party gear...

PIÑATAS!

I cannot tell you how much fun it was beating the piñatas to death,

without risking a life sentence! ;)

Plus, I had to eat chocolate and candies afterward!

Of course I took these photos before the murder, tomorrow I will show you the creep ending...

Dish of the day

After three days of feasting, this is what I am having today

nothing!

Although exerting willpower is not one of my strengths... and the almond biscotti are staring at me.

Thanksgiving parade balloon inflation

It's always fun to be walking around the balloons, instead of watching them go by.

The parade preview takes place every year on Thanksgiving's eve (3-10PM) on the Upper West side

(between 77th and 81st Streets and Columbus Ave and Central Park West).

Snoopy was so tired tonight. He should rest, indeed, because tomorrow he'll have a long long day.

Happy Thanksgiving!