2013. This year has flown by for me. And yes that old adage about having fun definitely applies. More than ever – and to a much greater extent than the vast majority of folks I know can claim – I’ve had the incredibly good fortune to be able to do what I want when and how I want. Even when I’ve been overwhelmingly busy (something that’s been especially common this year), frustrated about a particular project, worried about my financial situation, or just having a bad day, I have had to acknowledge that I’ve got it pretty good and that there’s been truly little to complain about.
Still, I must admit that many of this year’s ups have been accompanied by an unusually sizeable heap of downs. 2013 has been a tough one for me in a lot of ways. At 41, I feel I’ve started only now to get a grip on human nature and actually appreciate the nuance and ambiguity of so many people’s motives. In some ways though, I’m most thankful for a few hard lessons learned and a couple of bitter pills I’ve had to swallow. I can’t say I’ve enjoyed having to ‘wise up’ so much, but I must admit that shedding naiveté and figuring out how to waste less time as well as how to steer clear of jerks definitely have their merits.
Anyway, the rest of 2013 seems to be winding down to end on a pleasant note with some especially tasty adventures and opportunities building for next year. More than anything, I look forward to taking it easy and simply relaxing with Kemey and our cat Winston over Christmas and New Years and heading to the States to visit with family and friends early in 2014. I don’t need much else really, and that’s a fantastic feeling.
Happy Thanksgiving.
