Thankful

Geez, it's been a while, over a month. I've been busy, and I really mean that. I worked 60+ hours of overtime in the last month, and kept my out-of-work time filled with fun and frolic. Buffet mode rocks my world and keeps me entertained, if not out of trouble. It's good fun to just spend time with interesting guys that are so different from one another. They all have their nicknames and perks, pros and cons. It's a smorgasboard and I'm definitely enjoying the feast.

The parents came down and we had our own little Thanksgiving today with two of my friends who are also far from home. We ate like maniacs, watched football, drank wine, and smoked hookah. A truly good holiday.

Everyone should count their blessings, especially today. In that spirit, I am posting a list of things for which I'm thankful . . .

• My freedom, and my life and work in this wonderful country.
• My family, who taught me what love means and remind me every day.
• My friends, who support me no matter what dumb thing I've just done.
• My health, which is a true blessing for which to serve my purpose on the Earth.
• My faith, which pulled me out of many a fall, and continues to move me.

These priceless things are all that really matter. The rest is just paychecks and needless worry. I am fortunate enough to have everything I need . . . and I really want to stop whining so much, because I have no reason to.

At the end of the day, my hope keeps me an optimist. The good in me will always prevail.