A few minutes ago Amy sent me a text message wishing me a Merry Christmas.


Something about the timing made me break out in a huge smile. So as I sit here smiling in the dark, I think I am going to count my blessings.

I can't help but feel that all things considered it's been a really good year. Hell, the pessimist in me can't even come up with much to say.

To be fair, this year has had it's low points. I've been having a hard time coming to terms with the passing of my grandfather, a close friend and I have parted ways, and I finally had to admit that after six years I wasn't in love with someone.

But, there are so many wonderful things that have happened, it's hard not to feel good about it all.


My old friend Becc and I have found our ways back, and I am happy to announce that she and her husband Nick just celebrated their fifth Anniversary.

And there is Astro, my beloved mini cooper, and all the new friends I've made through the mini commmunity.



I've met a wonderful woman, whom I shall refer to as "Madeline" (as in Madeline and Nine). I could fawn over her for hours, but that's best for another time. Suffice to say, she is the brightest point in my day.



An odd blessing is my cousin Jessies daughter Merissa. I'm still not sold on the idea of having kids, but Merissa (and her parents) make me feel like I might be able to do it. The honest truth is I felt like crying the entire time I was in South Carolina to say my final farewell to my grandfather. But every time that little girl came running up to me, all I could do was grin like an idiot.



There are about a billion things I take for granted that I could say I was thankful for. My friends, my job, my family, my room mates, so on and so forth.

I think I've always had a hard time recognizing just how fortunate I am. Sure, things suck, and I may have some of the worst luck known to man (don't get me started on the TSA), but all things considered, fortune has smiled.

I hope that my friends reading this have a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.