| | Some year end thoughtsI don't know if it's cause of the whole Christmas mood or spirit that I'm currently in or something else, but as we get to the end of the year, there's just some things that I've come to realize over this past year and particularly over this holiday that I would like to address.
I've come to the realization that over this Christmas holiday, what I've really gotten during this holiday are not the presents, or any material goods, but the fact that I am a very fortunate and lucky person. I have wonderful parents. Yes, they might be crazy at times but deep down inside I know that they care a lot for me and are always there for me whenever I need them and will always take care of things for me when I need them. They've put up with a lot of my shit over the years and without them, I truly wouldn't have grown up to be as happy as I am now and be where I am. I also have an intelligent and caring brother, which despite the fact that I don't get along with sometimes, is very understanding and accomodating to whatever I ask him for.
In addition to my immediate family, I also feel very lucky to have close relatives that get along very well for the most part, especially my cousin and his newly wed wife, who are amongst the best people I know in the entire world.
I also have an amazing and special girlfriend whom I feel I truly am lucky to be together with and also consider family. Whatever she does she always thinks of me first, and I really don't know what I would do without her.
I also have two really good friends who I've known forever and whom I also consider my family. They're always there for me when I need someone to talk to, and despite our fights, arguments, and the things we say, we would always make up in the end and remain friends. Such a relationship is something that I would always cherish and not something that can be easily replaced.
On top of all of that, I feel fortunate to know what direction I want to go in life, and can see what I will be doing at least for the next couple of years. That gives me a sense of motivation, direction, as well as goal to work towards.
Although it sounds kind of corny, this holiday really made me realize how fortunate I am to have the people around me. I don't see myself as the nicest person, or even necessarily a nice person (although I do try), and so to have all the intangible wealth that I have is truly a gift. Just this revelation that I gained insight to this holiday is probably the best gift in the world that I could ever have. |
| | Posted 12/27/2006 1:00 AM - 18 views - 1 comments
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