Gobble, Gobble, Bitches!

Hooray! It's turkey time! There's nothing quite like eating a drumstick with all the fixin's, watching the Cowboys, and then taking a nice, long afternoon nap. Then there's the leftovers. I have a small family, so there are always a lot of leftovers. I could eat turkey sandwiches for days...mmm, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Man, I can hardly wait.

But when you get down to it, all of that is just secondary. With Thanksgiving just a day away, I've been thinking of what I'm thankful for, and honestly, I can think of a lot. The last couple of years have been particularly hard on me, and in that time, I've found out who my real friends are and I've discovered the true importance of family. And that is what I'm most thankful for when it comes right down to it. My friends and family. Those who have been there for me when I needed it most, who weren't afraid to let me know when I was going off the deep end. I'm thankful for my mom and dad, my sister and neices, just for being there as a constant reassurance that no matter what, I'm loved. I'm thankful for my other family, too. Sherri, Tory, Daniel, Brenna, Lexi, and all the rest, thank you for making me a part of your family. You guys know how much I loved Bryony, and even though she and I didn't always see eye to eye, you never made me feel like an outsider. I love you as if you were my own blood.

I'm also thankful for my friends. We've all had a lot of fun through the years, and quite a few of you have helped me get through some really tough times. Thank you all for being there for me, for having the patience to deal with me, even though sometimes I may not have deserved it. That's what real friends do. They are there for you when you need them, no matter what. I love you all.

At the bottom of my list, I'm thankful for those material comforts that make life easier. I have a great new job, an apartment that I love, a decent car, and pretty much anything I want to be comfortable. I'm by no means rich, but for the first time in a long time, I feel like I'm secure. There's a lot to be said for that.

Anyway, that's pretty much it. When it comes down to it, what else is there? I guess I'm glad I have my health, but if I don't quit smoking soon, I'm not sure how long that will last. Oh yeah, and I'm also thankful that the Cowboys are going into this Thanksgiving game with a 9-1 record. They haven't started this strong in a long, long time. All those years of being a die hard fan, through the quarterback and kicker woes, I'm finally getting to see my team the way I remember them from my formative years. Other than that, I can't think of anything else.

Thank you all for being a part of my life. I'm a lucky guy to have so much to be thankful for, and I hope you all have as much as I do. Happy Thanksgiving, and enjoy the turkey!

Until next time,

Clay