Upon Reflection

     I know the year is only half over, but I've been reflecting a bit on where I was a year ago compared to where I am now and I can't believe how much better things are. Not only for me personally, but for my entire family. Each of us has either accomplished something that we couldn't have foreseen or grown in ways that we really needed to, or both.

     I can't tell you how grateful I am for that. Honestly, a year ago I couldn't have imagined the things that have happened thus far this year. I mean that in a good way. The truth is, 2007 was such a shitty year that I wouldn't mind simply writing it off and forgetting it ever happened.

     That being said, one positive thing about having such a rotten stretch of time is that it works well as a way to put things in perspective. Meaning that when you compare this year to last year, this year looks really good! And I don't mean that I'd actually forget about it. There are important lessons to be learned from the pain, I realize that. But at the same time I don't think it's wrong to say I don't especially want to go through it again anytime soon.

The Bees--"(This Is For The) Better Days" mp3 off Octopus (buy)

     I suppose there are people who might say, Shush, don't say things like this because you'll jinx it, but I don't believe in crap like that. I do admit I'm prone to worrying and waiting for the other shoe to drop, as it were, but frankly I think I need to acknowledge the good and be aware of it. After all, the other shoe may never drop, am I right? Here's hoping it doesn't, anyway.

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