Today it is thanksgiving in the Philippines. (Being 16 hours ahead of California) The U.S. Embassy is closed and the personnel are probably eating turkey, ham, yam and other Thanksgiving Treat.
I am thankful that I am an American.
I am thankful that I am in the Philippines right now.
I am thankful that Christmas is just around the corner.
I am thankful that Christmas Trees in the Philippines starts appearing in October.