New Year, New You

Hey everyone... I have been thinking a lot lately about the new year. We are already a week or so in and I can tell that this year is going to be different. Better... knock on wood.

Over the last few years, through life experiences and random people watching, I have noticed a decline in what I like to refer to as common decency and humanity. But since the new year has started to change my thoughts.

Last week I was at the Department of Human Assistance to turn in some paperwork (yes I am a poor white boy on food stamps, I am usually a proud person but I know when to ask for help. So please I don't judge you, you have no right to judge me). But as I was standing in line I saw one of the workers come out of the office area with one of those big pink donut boxes. She took it over and just randomly handed it to someone that was waiting to hear their name. He said thank you and she walked away. Once he opened the box he noticed that it was full with about 2 dozen donuts. Then he did something I didn't expect, he got up and yelled "who wants a donut?" Then he walked over to the people that everyone could really tell was homeless and let them get some first. Then he walked around the entire waiting room handing out donuts, until there was only one left. He then threw the box away, sat down, and ate his donut without another word.

This surprised me, and it really made me feel good to see such a random act of kindness. We should all try to do random acts of kindness from time to time, I know I will be doing more.

Another thing I have been thinking... I saw an interview the other day and a celebrity was asked what her resolution was. She replied with "to be more grateful and to appreciate those that I care about more than I have." This got me thinking, I haven't truly expressed my feelings in a while... so here it goes.

To all of my friends, I really appreciate how all of you are there for me when needed. Especially as of late, Frisco and Alex. Whether it be a night out of debautchery and drinking, or just a chill afternoon with a pizza, you two have really helped me deal with a lot of shit lately. To all of my readers, I would like to thank you. You are one of the major reasons that I write. Of course I do it for me, to get out my frustration, my anger, my stress, my feelings... but I also know how it feels to have a certain piece of work click with me. I write so that I can have people read it and know, "thank god someone else has felt this way." And there is one more person I would like to thank. You are very special to me. I hope you know who you are... thanks for making me write... :)...

Now that I have that out, I hope you all will take what I said to heart. Love your fellow man, and let those you really care about know how you feel. Thank you all.