Finally, a blog post

I was sitting at work today, on a friday, contemplating my life. Around me there was a festive, care-free air and people were laughing easily and talking about their weekend-to-be or their hobbies or sports or whatever. So I took a deep breath, leaned way back in my chair and put my feet up for a moment, drinking in the mood from all directions. I'd just come back from lunch with friends in the sun on the library patio followed by the best Mocha coffee I've had in a long time. Already I was looking forward to a movie tonight, again with friends. With all of this whizzing around in my head I came to a startling conclusion that's been building for quite some time.

The truth? Are you ready? Here it is:

Life is good.

That's it. So simple but so often in my life I've taken it for granted or forgotten to acknowledge it. I'm not saying everything's perfect; far from it. But..... I have goals I'm working towards, I have purpose and (arguably for the first time ever) a clear direction.  For now I'm right where I want to be surrounded by amazing people pointing towards what I want. "Hakuna Matata" as they say in swahili.

An apology follows. I've been soemwhat abrasive with this lately, probably looking to some like a happy idiot or some fool trying to kidd himself.  Well maybe I'm a happy idiot but there's something sincere about all of this and I needed to say it. Thanks to everyone for being patient and sorry to those who've had enough of hearing about Matt's amazing life. Hopefully by putting it down here I can move on a bit. Also with any luck I'll remember to come back and read this some time in the future when things are less than ideal.