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My truck broke down again, poo. And, as I write this I am smiling and happy because it was only a small fix this time. But, as far as economics - there is really no such thing as a small fix when it comes to an old girl like my '97 Ford F-150. I LOVE my old truck, but I also know that she is slowing down now and ain't what she used to be. I must be losing my mind, because every time she starts, I rub the dashboard and say thanks. I am also calling my truck "girl" which is another sign of imminent senility.
I am drinking some wonderful tea right now. I can thank Beth for that. She played the part of Mrs. Claus and gave me a tea infusion ball. It kicks ass. I also received some whole teas to fill the infuser with. I believe I am drinking a Chinese OOOlong tea. I find that I am drinking at least three cups of tea a day. Two cups at work and one before bed every night. Settles the soul and is a great distraction to coffee (which I only drink on the weekends now). Beth and I continue to remain GREAT friends. She is a wonder and I am so blessed that she listened to my story and has elected to stick around when others walked away. My resolutions keep me on my toes. And '07 taught me who I do and do not want to be. I will stumble I am sure, but I will recognize my trips and falls and get back up to live a better life the next day.
Heard some disturbing news about an old friend today. Initially, I felt how overly testosterone laden men always feel. Shining up the old fist, gritting teeth...you get my meaning. But, I have to believe that some people will always be burdened with addiction, mental instability and depression. You can't solve anything by feeling contempt for those people. I am in Chicago now. I have done all I believe I was capable of. The burden is on him now. I am sorry but, good luck and good riddance. Someone did that to me once and it has been what I needed to change my life for the better. Maybe it will be enough for him as well.
Ok, enough downward spiraling...
As usual I love lists, so hear goes another one.
Things that I am absolutely digging right now:
- This OOOOlong tea yo!
- My wonderful friendship with Beth
- Naperville's Riverwalk
- The little City of Naperville
- My job
- My new Dell Inspiron laptop
- Nick, Amber and Danielle
- BBC television
- My new band and bandmates (Tom and his family had me as a guest New Year's Eve - they are wonderful people)
- My waistline (high five!)
- Chavrie goat cheese and jalapeno jelly on crackers
- Hugo's Frog Bar
- That Illinois passed a smoking ban in all restaurants and bars (YAY!)
- Jeff Loomis and Chris Broderick (check this out: OMG! )
...more later.
So, my AFC team (The Pats) and my NFC team (Seattle Seahawks) are both in the playoffs yo! Pats are going all the way, that is a no brainer. But, the Hawks have to get through Brett Faaaaavre and the Packers next week. Gonna be a tough one for sure. Especially because it'll be in Lambeau. I could get there in 4 hours if I felt like paying the nosebleed price of around $500 for a cold seat. Ahhhh, I don't think so. Wisconsin is so close I can almost smell the cheese from here. Was in the big W over the Summer (seems like a lifetime ago) and it truly is beautiful. Too many drunks though. Well to be fair, there are drunks everywhere.
Except for the person on the other end of this post. I gave it up (except for a glass of red wine every day for my diet). Ok, sometimes a drink two...how did you know?
2 comments:
From another side of that story. I Feel like poo because of what went down. I seem in lew of one friend I am loosing another due to an inability to let go of things and just except things as to what they are. And I would like to note that I miss you and I hope all is well.
Talk to you soon.
You are a good man! You are a brother to me. There are some things that happen over and over again that cannot be forgiven. It could be for the best. Call you later!
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