A day well spent

Posted on | October 26, 2008 |

Today was a full day of cleaning out the garage, organizing the gym, and searching for a Salvation Army location to donate household items to.  I had a truck full of household items, mainly kitchen stuff, that has been just siting in my garage for several years now.  I was hoping to donate it to a rehab house called the Pheonix House but I was unsuccessful in getting them to call me back or let me know how, when, or where I could bring these items.

That was a bummer but I figured I could fall back on the backup plan and drop it off at the local Salvation Army office.  Well that turned out to be more difficult than I imagined as it was closed and boarded up when we got there.  So on to the backup backup plan and a short while later it was all inside a Goodwill drop off location.  I have somewhat of a reservation about Goodwill since they sell these items in a retail store but then again they say they donate most of those funds to various organizations, so I am putting my faith in them.  I really hope this suff helps somebody.

Tonight I am going over to Joanne and Glen’s house to watch some UFC fighting.  There are a couple of really good bouts scheduled so this should be fun.

Well kids time for me to get moving.  Have a good night and a good day tomorrow.

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@1:20am

Tonight was a good night.  I spent a very nice evening with two good friends and watched a great series of UFC fights.  You know, I was really stupid in thinking I don’t have anyone to talk to about my life.  I was so worried that my friends would not have time with all they have going on.  But it is humbling to know that despite all they have going on, Joanne and Glen still care a significant amount about me and want only the best for me.  For that I am eternally grateful.

Maybe its the old “forrest for the trees” analogy but I think its high time I start listening to what a lifelong friend told me a few weeks ago, and that’s to remember what is positive in your life and not to concentrate on the negative and what you wish you had.  Life is short and I have an awful lot to be thankful for.  Yes, I’m alone and I wish I had someone, but it could be so much worse.  So here’s to my good friends, may I never take them or anything else for granted.  And may you never do the same.

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