Gratitude 2012, #1

[sarawise]

So, I'm not going to call it a resolution since it always seems that the primary outcome of resolutions is guilt rather than progress, but this is something I'm going to try to do more of in the coming year and that's openly and specifically express my gratitude. I am, generally speaking, a very lucky person, and I feel that only good things can come from acknowledging that. I have also, in this last year, spent a lot of time reflecting on how downright painful it can be to be taken for granted, and how good it feels to hear you are appreciated and loved, do if I can alleviate that pain a little for my loved ones, if I can give them that occasional bit of happiness, why would I ever not?

I'm going to start with what seems most obvious, I think. I am so grateful for the lovely way 2011 ended for me. Jeff, T and I had a fantastic day with a casual but glorious lunch at Melting Pot (I am grateful for fondue and for restaurants that serve porto and Lagavulin by the glass), then some wandering through the mall (I am grateful for the patience of my best friend and generosity of my husband), then saw the new Sherlock Holmes movie (I am grateful for the small child who announced, incredulous, "He's naked!" as Stephen Fry strode around in his birthday suit, and I am grateful for John Watson in all his forms). It was fun, relaxing, enriching... just a very good day, the kind which ought not be taken for granted. So, I am grateful.