Lately I have noticed a rash of Facebook posts consisting of a countdown of sorts about what each user is thankful for. Therefore, I decided to compile my own list of shit I'm thankful for in the spirit of being thankful. There is actually a lot to be thankful for - these are the highlights of the day. Grab a cocktail and enjoy.
Shit I am Thankful For....
- I am thankful that this is a three day work week and a five day weekend - see next item. This downtime will enable me to spend time with family, friends, and furry babies.
- I am thankful for having six weeks of vacation despite the solid ten plus years I have spent whoring for the Man. This is probably the one and only good thing I will say about my employment situation right now.
- I am thankful for music and its numerous vehicles - i.e. live shows, Pandora, SiriusXM, KDHX, and my iPod. I am also thankful for my parents early push in the direction of music whether it be through listening or being forced into taking those damn piano lessons. I ended up sticking with them for over a decade and don't regret any second of it. Music has been and forever will be a constant in my life.
- I am thankful for social anxiety.....wait - what? No really....I am thankful for this son of a bitch disorder (if you will) because it forced me to force myself out of my protective comfort zone. Over the past decade or so, I have learned how to fight back. This has led to engaging in completely radical and sometimes crazy/stupid activities not to mention meeting new and amazing friends. Yeah...fuck you, anxiety.
- I am thankful for having a relatively small but supportive and loving family. The small part comes in handy this time a year.....more food and liquor to go around.
- I am thankful for having such an amazing collection of friends that reside all over the place. I am lucky to be surrounded by such a unique, diverse, and completely bat shit crazy group of amazing individuals. I love you all. I will give you a minute or two to complete the vomit process........done? Good - now let's move on.
- I am thankful that my health and body have put up with all the abuse served up over the past thirty-six years. I am able to still do all of the things I enjoy with minimal pain or discomfort. I hope to be able to continue doing what I do for many years to come.
- That being said - I am thankful for medications such as Advair and Singulair. They help my abused lungs keep up especially during those heavy allergen moments.
- I am thankful for beer and whiskey. They get us through the holidays and other trying times. Do I need to say more? I didn't think so.
- I am thankful for having two super cool human beings for parents, and I miss my dad each and every day.
- Last but not least - I am thankful for my wife because she puts up with an immense amount bullshit and shenanigans compliments of me. I love you Stacey Ann. Commence vomiting!
Have a safe and happy stuff yourself stupid while hanging out with family/friends day!
