I can tell nothing much is going to be accomplished today—I'm feeling like I'm already on vacation from the job search and the housekeeping projects. And, I am ready to celebrate!!In addition to the crappy global economy and an overall profound need for social change, as well as the stress from an election year, 2008 has not been a good year. In fact, it may go down in my personal history as an Annus Horribilis. Sweating through the sale of the company I worked for, losing my job, having a huge fallout with my parents, John losing his job, not being able to find work in the industry where, for over fifteen years, I have demonstrated passion and competency—all qualify the year as a veritable disaster.
But I'm here to tell you that I'm glad the year is drawing to a close. In all sincerity, I hope that I've kept my sense of humor, as well as a little faith so that I may be secure in the knowledge that things will turn around. Change is coming, and already I feel a palpable sense of relief. Also, I know that life hands us challenges, but, in the cosmic scheme of things, please could there be many years between myself and the Next Big Thing. Please, oh please, oh please.
Thanksgiving kicks off a time of year when, despite the occasional greed, gluttony, and general excess, I feel very alive. This year is no exception. I am so very, very thankful for the kindness and support my friends have shown me through difficult times. I am so very, very thankful to have a wonderfully understanding and loving husband. And I am so very, very blessed with beautiful, smart, caring children. The things that I have to be thankful for so outweigh the terrible.
All my best—to you and yours—for a joyful, restful Thanksgiving!
2 comments:
You DO have much to be thankful for, despite the past few months of crap. Chin up, my old friend...better days are ahead. We're thinking of you all & wishing you a happy Thanksgiving. Love.
Sending good thoughts to you and yours. Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving!
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