kids, cookies, & puppies

I was driving back from Sunday pick-up today and I was happy. I don't know why this would be so important, except so many people are not. It's not that I don't have reasons to be miserable. It all just came clear to me when I got a slightly ridiculous parking ticket last night. I saw it this morning and I just didn't care about it. I know many people would go bouncing off the walls if they got a ticket for parking in an area that they can't park in overnight and is not posted. I'll try and take care of it, but it's not something that is going to make me mad. I'm also not all that excited about my job and over half the people in the department have quit in the past 6 months, but I am still doing honest good work to make a living wage. My wife is thousands of miles away and I won't see her for a month, but I have someone in my life for the rest of my life who I can and will always be completely in love with. My dog likes to try and bite other dogs, but she has been behaving so much better lately. I go years without seeing some of my closest friends, but I have managed to keep them close friends. It feels like -30 outside, but I don't even need a coat after playing ultimate for a couple hours.

I don't think it's a glass half full or half empty kinda thing. I think it's a " I have glass this is magnificent and it looks like there is something in it. I wonder what could be in this awe inspiring glass I have." None of this is new to me. I have been very content for many years with life in general. I just like when I realize how special and important that is. I really couldn't be this way without all my friends, family, Skidaway, Jenny, and my childish joy in life. So thanks.

"my nephew making cookies with me"

So I finished my drive home to find my nice sunny warm apartment with happy little dog smiling at me. I turned on some music, lied down, and took a nap.