Three years ago I wrote about my disdain for the kiddies table. Two, about those I've been thankful for through the years. Last year, I thanked individuals who really impacted my year in a positive way. This, year, and please don't run away if you're reading this. I'm not that thankful. I've had quite possibly the worst year of my life. Constant leg pain like one wouldn't believe, a hospital stay, economic woes I've never known and a falling out with nearly 90% of the people I spent most of 2011 with. I should be a miserable fuck, complaining about my life, the way I debated politics this year, but I won't.
I'm thankful for my family. Who has helped me out emotionally, financially and quite frankly just doing little things that have really gotten me by. My father allowing me to stay with him when money was tight, so as to save my money for bills not food. For lending me a couple of bucks when things seemed bleak. My brother for really stepping up and asking what he could do, even though it was an inconvenience. For the rides he's given me, driving many minutes to get me to drive me 7 minutes away only to return right home. Taking an hour out of his life four times a week to save me a great deal of money. To my grandmother, for reminding me that things will be good and they will be bad and at the end of the day, that's life.
To a friend who has picked me up from work and saves me almost $50 a week. To another, who when she can drive me home the other day. To the friend who who forgave me for my silliness, when he didn't have to. To the friend who reminds me it's not the time we spend together, but what we say. To the friend who is always there in the most subtle of ways, lending a hand if needed, but being an ear. To the friend who during a rough spot brought me food.
To those friends who aren't friends anymore. Maybe you taught me something as friends, but you've taught me more since. You've taught me to keep my guard up and realize that people are generally out for themselves. I know this, but forget it often. To those who challenged me, but then couldn't face the consequences of being wrong. To those who despite my constant work ethic, have tried to take what matters so much to me away, I won't go away. Others have tried and I'm still there. Go, get your professionals, you're more experienced, your names. Give them the chance to surpass me and I'll still be standing at the end of the day.
To those I don't know who have stepped up. To the woman who recognized my procrastinating ways, lit a fire under my ass and saved me thousands of dollars. To the woman, who despite my not getting paperwork in on time, because I was away, pushing it through and getting me money that was owed to me. To the gentleman who gave me a break when I needed it most...Sir I know the hammer will drop, but I think I can handle it now.
To those "new" friends. Those, most of whom I knew, but have become closer with, I thank you. For one, thanks for stimulating me mentally and getting me at such a young age. You're a special person. For my friend who arrives late at night, doesn't stay long, puts up with my drunken taunts, but at the end of the day always asks "you OK." I know he has a rough road in the near future and while I'm not a man of prayer, I hope I can be there for him when he experiences his loss. To my special friend, whom I see as almost a sister. Her and her family have shown me nothing but love and our times together, I cherish. She makes me laugh and just enjoy life. I value her so much.
Finally, to a friend, who is always there in spirit. Who lifts me up with her kind words, that I don't deserve. Who despite woes of her own asks of me first. For her, I will simply say, there have been many over the years, but tomorrow, during my feast, her and her family will be the first ones on my mind.
To everyone who has made a difference. To those who have taken time out of their days to say hello. Ask, how are you? To those I've argued with, laughed with, cried with and just shared a moment with. To all of you, I say Thanks, may you all have a healthy and happy Thanksgiving.
I'm thankful for my family. Who has helped me out emotionally, financially and quite frankly just doing little things that have really gotten me by. My father allowing me to stay with him when money was tight, so as to save my money for bills not food. For lending me a couple of bucks when things seemed bleak. My brother for really stepping up and asking what he could do, even though it was an inconvenience. For the rides he's given me, driving many minutes to get me to drive me 7 minutes away only to return right home. Taking an hour out of his life four times a week to save me a great deal of money. To my grandmother, for reminding me that things will be good and they will be bad and at the end of the day, that's life.
To a friend who has picked me up from work and saves me almost $50 a week. To another, who when she can drive me home the other day. To the friend who who forgave me for my silliness, when he didn't have to. To the friend who reminds me it's not the time we spend together, but what we say. To the friend who is always there in the most subtle of ways, lending a hand if needed, but being an ear. To the friend who during a rough spot brought me food.
To those friends who aren't friends anymore. Maybe you taught me something as friends, but you've taught me more since. You've taught me to keep my guard up and realize that people are generally out for themselves. I know this, but forget it often. To those who challenged me, but then couldn't face the consequences of being wrong. To those who despite my constant work ethic, have tried to take what matters so much to me away, I won't go away. Others have tried and I'm still there. Go, get your professionals, you're more experienced, your names. Give them the chance to surpass me and I'll still be standing at the end of the day.
To those I don't know who have stepped up. To the woman who recognized my procrastinating ways, lit a fire under my ass and saved me thousands of dollars. To the woman, who despite my not getting paperwork in on time, because I was away, pushing it through and getting me money that was owed to me. To the gentleman who gave me a break when I needed it most...Sir I know the hammer will drop, but I think I can handle it now.
To those "new" friends. Those, most of whom I knew, but have become closer with, I thank you. For one, thanks for stimulating me mentally and getting me at such a young age. You're a special person. For my friend who arrives late at night, doesn't stay long, puts up with my drunken taunts, but at the end of the day always asks "you OK." I know he has a rough road in the near future and while I'm not a man of prayer, I hope I can be there for him when he experiences his loss. To my special friend, whom I see as almost a sister. Her and her family have shown me nothing but love and our times together, I cherish. She makes me laugh and just enjoy life. I value her so much.
Finally, to a friend, who is always there in spirit. Who lifts me up with her kind words, that I don't deserve. Who despite woes of her own asks of me first. For her, I will simply say, there have been many over the years, but tomorrow, during my feast, her and her family will be the first ones on my mind.
To everyone who has made a difference. To those who have taken time out of their days to say hello. Ask, how are you? To those I've argued with, laughed with, cried with and just shared a moment with. To all of you, I say Thanks, may you all have a healthy and happy Thanksgiving.
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