Thanksgiving

I live in Sweden and therefore this day is not a public holiday. So I'm sitting here by my computer, watching people run around, pretending to be busy. I look at the pile of photos I'm supposed to check against the database and I just can't be bothered taking care of them right now. I'm too tired, too indifferent, and too annoyed with the whole place.

And yet, I have so many things I am grateful for.

I have a wonderful life partner, who loves and supports me without judgement and without wanting to change who I am.

I have amazing friends, who I love above and beyond what might be considered healthy.

I have a nice apartment to return to.

I have a warm bed to snuggle up in, and clothes to wear every day.

I have food to eat every day and a warm stove to cook it on.

I have access to the cleanest tap water in the world, and it's almost entirely free of chemicals.

Physically, I am completely healthy, even though I complain about small aches from time to time.

I have access to some of the best medicare in the world, and it's relatively cheap.

I wake up every morning and no one is threatening my life. I am safe in my home and I'm in no danger of becoming homeless.

Today, I contemplate everything I have and I consider myself fortunate. I have everything I could ever need. Anything else I want is just icing on an amazing cake.