Be thankful.

I just finished watching The Soloist and all I can feel is happiness. The movie itself is more than inspiring, but it got me thinking about all of the little things in life that I ignore day to day; all of the small things that make, and keep, me happy. As my mental list continued, I began to feel luckier. All of this anger and bitterness washed away, only to reveal a bright, shiny new surface. In it's reflection I see the old me and she looks great. I've missed her, of course, but she reminds me that all is not lost. Nothing ever is.

We celebrated Joe's birthday last night. 27 years. It was just me, Sam, Corey and Joe, listening to music from the 70s and 80s, drinking and playing pool. Our air band gave a good run and we ended the night around 2. I felt a little under the weather this morning, but nothing regrettable. Now, I'm sitting here, enjoying a glass of wine and my new "Be Thankful" candle, and the phrase resonates; I'm so thankful. There are things I long for, certainly, but I've got time. What's the rush? In this moment, exactly where I am, I'm happy.

I thought that this time of year would bring out the worst in me but it's been so much more than that. I don't know what it is about Fall but we agree with each other. I am an Earth sign, after all. Maybe I'll write more later. Right now I've got so much more appreciating to do.