One Goal in 2009: Remember how lucky I am

It’s easy sometimes to be tired or cranky about a rainy day or annoyed at random people I have to deal with.

But then it strikes me…

I have a job.

I’m healthy.

I can afford a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan without selling my body or soul. It isn’t even infested with vermin or insects (at the moment)!

A boy with green eyes loves me.

Next week, I’m visiting my family and new bulldogger in Texas.

My mom used to tell me that red birds are lucky, and I should wish on every cardinal I see.

I still do.

Today I bought a plush, chirping one to keep in my office. Should I feel the need to complain, I’ll give it a squeeze and come to my senses.

I’m lucky, dammit.

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