Happy T

[greatbear]

Well, I do this every year at this time, as do many of you in LJ-Land. Despite all the bad things going on in society these days, I still have a lot to be thankful for. I am still mostly healthy. I have my wonderful Jeff, without whom I don't know what I'd be doing these days. He mostly puts up with me, my strange hobbies, the tools all over the place, all the electronic, computer and car parts that dot (or completely obliterate) the furniture. He lives with the cranked up music not always to his liking. And he mostly puts up with my snoring and my grouchiness in the morning.

I am lucky to have Kodi around the house, who, despite the occasional yapping and chewing spells, the chundering in the car, and his totally crazy infatuation for our dirty underwear (seriously, he'll do anything to get at them and haul them back to his crate), he's a lot of fun to have. Like dogs are known for, his unconditional love and unabashed excitement makes us smile.

I'm thankful for my extended family, whom we will be spending quality time with for the next couple days. I have no more direct relatives, my family will end with me. But at least I have Jeff's parents, who treat me like one of their own.

I'm happy to be living within my means, and able to weather some of the economic nastiness that will hopefully find some solutions. I know some people not doing too well in this respect, and I wish the best for them to get back to comfortable living and peace of mind.

I am very thankful for my various abilities. This more than anything has allowed me to live comfortably knowing that if something needs to be built, fixed or otherwise dealt with, I can just do it. The money saved alone probably can't be measured by normal means. Car needs brakes? I just call up for the parts, and get to work. My only issue of late has been my lack of motivation in getting things done. The past several years of tragedies did a lot to take the wind out of my sails. I think I am finally getting a handle on things and making progress.

Of course, I am very thankful for my friends. Real-life or cyber friends, chat buddies, and my incredible LJ friends, I can't thank you guys 'n' gals enough. You make me laugh, lift my spirits, and keep my faith that humanity is not as doomed as I might at times think it is. I read all your posts though I might not always comment back. Rest assured that you have me as a satisfied audience with each entry. And though I know I might bore some of you with my ramblings and geekiness, but that's never my intention. I write what I know, and I want you to know me. And if I make you smile, think, laugh or even just shake your head, I know I've made a connection. And that's one of the things that truly makes me happy.

Oh, and Happy T!

Comments

[bygbrat.livejournal.com]

:)

[(Anonymous)]

I am glad I have my honey as well. I know my job takes me away from you on most holidays but I know deep down you understand I'm doing what is a passion for me and that is to help others that cant do for themselves. You are the biggest part of me and without you I am not sure what I would be doing either. You will always be part of my life and my parents life as they have adopted you as another one of theirs sons. You keep being you and don't change, well maybe the snoring part. I love you and glad we were able to have anyone wonderful year together.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

^^^That's my hunnie bunnie smoochie boochie right there. :-D

[uncle-dan-nyc.livejournal.com]

That is a great post - Thanks Buddy

[redmoonriver.livejournal.com]

kinky little pup! I approve! :)

*hugs* Happy Birdy Day, babe.