With so much enmity in the world today and an ominous feeling that more looms just beyond our scope, it may seem obtuse, oblivious and rather vainglorious to publish a blog post about what I’m most thankful for this year.
But I’ve been sharing these Thanks posts on my blog every Thanksgiving Day since 2011, and I guess I shouldn’t let the bellicose mood of the planet get in the way of another opportunity to express a little gratitude. And maybe it’s times like these when we should be most aware of what’s good in our lives and make more of an effort to tell other folks about it.
I’m glad (and in a lot of ways relieved) to say there’s been plenty of good in mine this year. A loving partner, a fluffy cat, a safe home (where a year’s load of renovations has finally ended!), and job that keeps my belly full, my palate pleased, and my wanderlust from seething over – I’m a lucky man, fortunate to be sitting here feet up in my own East London office looking back over how good I’ve had it in 2015.
The road treated me especially well this year. Some of trips I cooked up myself with considerable effort put toward making them happen. Others seemed to land in my lap out of nowhere. Whether I was slumming in a shack or lounging in a luxury resort, I had a blast, met kind people, and enjoyed innumerable moments being amazed.
I clocked a lot of miles heading in the direction I desired. I got to spend time with my mom and members of my family. I caught up with a few lifelong friends whom I hadn’t seen in way too many years.
I look forward to the end of year winding down, and I’m already finding myself excited about a few awesome prospects on the agenda for 2016.
I hope you’ve had a wonderful 2015. It’s been a tough one for too many people. Let’s keep our chins up and headed toward the light – and make sure the jerks, doomsayers and warmongers don’t win.
Cheers for sticking with my blog and all the support. Happy Thanksgiving.
