Dear Journal,
I can’t put my finger on it. Something just feels a little odd lately, I think it’s a combination of being tired, being immersed in writing, close to being back at work and never being 100% relaxed leaves me feeling somewhat itchy in my skin. It’s an unusual feeling. I think it time for some more Zen.
Wife, kids and I enjoyed a seafood dinner tonight, I even had a few fresh prawns, and they weren’t too bad at all. Mangos make this time of year feel like Christmas and even though I don’t eat prawns often, they too feel festive. On that note, can’t wait for Christmas.
Ivan.
Ivan Siladji 
I can’t believe it’s almost Thanksgiving. Does Australia have a Thanksgiving?
I know. Time goes so quickly.
It’s real unfortunate, but we don’t have Thanksgiving in Australia. However, that said, for the late few years we’ve made it a priority to consciously make a special meal that Thanksgiving Day and give thanks, I totally believe in the idea of gratitude. So we kind of do it in our family, but not as big as you probably do it there. It’s on my bucket list to celebrate one in US.