Humans are social animals by nature, and as such, our most important possessions are the bonds the tie us together. They provide us comfort, safety and support. Without them we would be lost, wandering and alone. Illness, distance, and time can all tear apart these bonds. It’s in this mindset that I stop and take stock of my situation.

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Life has been good to me. The people I love, love me. They are of good health and sound mind. They are there for me and I for them. I am lucky beyond measure. I am not a religious man, and as such I feel that their was no plan for me. I could have easily been born into hunger, armed conflict, abuse, or worse. Instead I have food, a roof over my head, a wonderful family, friends, a companion that loves me, and love for her.

Perhaps the weather makes you want to look inward. The cold death of winter turning your thoughts in on themselves. But I have been pondering these last couple days about just how enjoyable it is to be alive, and how I often take it for granted.

From the Big bang, to the kiss I gave Tess when we said goodbye, this whole ball of wax is pretty neat. Tess has been a big part of my life the last year and she has been the best part of it. Now that she is far away I am learning first hand the in’s and out’s of the old yarn “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Like sun to a plant kept in the dark, I miss her real bad.

But all is not lost! We had a wonderful time in the Boston this weekend. There was prancing, and fish, and penguins (!!!) and good times. And behold! Come this weekend more good times shall spring forth and we will once again be awash in merriment. So in a departure from my usual Monday confessional format I will end by saying this. If you find someone special, hold on to them, don’t let go. Existence is its own sweet pie, but when you have someone to share it with its that much sweeter.