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So what do I have to be
\nThankful for?<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

It’s the day before<\/font>
\nChristmas Eve <\/font><\/blink>and I have a lot of work to
\ndo today, but it seemed to be the right thing to do to take some time and try
\nand figure out why I should be thankful?<\/font><\/p>\n

It seems everyone else likes to do that during
\nThanksgiving, but I think of Thanksgiving as a time to eat.  Christmas is
\nthe time of day where you try and figure out what the hell it all means. 
\nOr at least it does to me.  So I reflect here on things, which for better
\nor worse, from the complex to the mundane<\/font>,
\nhave made an impact on my life and should give me cause to reflect and be
\nthankful.<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\n

The Good<\/b><\/p>\n

    \n
  • \n

    The friendships that I have formed this year.  They have
    \n been essential to me learning more about me as a person and growing.<\/li>\n

  • \n

    The relationship that I am trying to foster.  So far, so
    \n good. \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n

  • \n

    My health, even as it gets better or worse, depending on what
    \n I do to myself<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Employment.  That’s a luxury many don’t have this year. 
    \n And I get the honor of working abroad, even when it is frustrating at
    \n times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

The Eternal<\/b><\/p>\n

    \n
  • My family.  Without them, I am lost.<\/li>\n
  • The past friendships that I have made.  Close friends that have
    \n stood the test of time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

The Indifferent<\/b><\/p>\n