today, i sat alone and thought about the people i've been surrounded by.

everywhere i've been, i've had some wonderful friends. the endless hours entertaining ourselves with alcohol and women and stupid people, the countless times consoling each other from the pain the world deals out, the mindless moments amusing each other. friends for life.

all my life, i've been loved by spectacular women. strong, beautiful, proud women. some were girls when i met them, only to grow into the form of goddess. some were older, wiser, and startling. you'd not believe the women in my life. they're the stuff of fairy tales, romantic comedies, and tabloids.

my family is textbook. solid, good-natured father. attractive, strong mother. pretty, overachieving sister. i am the apple of my grandparents' eyes, the loving recipient of my aunts' love, the pride of my uncles, the golden child in a heavenly family. an angel with wings.


take a look around. realize you are blessed.


i am truly blessed. and i don't know who to thank.