I was especially grateful to spend Thanksgiving at home this past week as I was living in Sydney, Australia the year prior. Though I loved being able to go to the beach during late-November evenings, the holiday just did not feel the same without my family by my side. Many of my Australian colleagues and friends did not understand the concept of Thanksgiving, and with the 16 hour time change, I felt even more detached from one of my favorite holidays. This Thanksgiving, I made sure to embrace the chilly fall weather, watch hours of football, share memories with my family, and feast on endless mounds of food.