Grateful!

Yes, I have been complaining about the weather this week. I wake up in the morning and wonder WHY I have to get up and leave my bed this morning. I had Monday off but yet I complain. Why? My fingers hurt. They hurt despite the face I am wearing fashionable yellow gloves that match my sunglasses (as IF I need those coming or going to work this week!) that match my car that match my yellow house. My fingers hurt so bad I'm thankful I transferred from Diet Pepsi to coffee because coffee in a mug relieves the pain in my fingers from left hand to the right hand depending on which hand is holding the cup.  The fact of the matter is I had great moments at work.  That moment when a client said, "(first name, last name is back to work)" and I think to myself, "I should pay to work here!" That moment, when a coworker explains to me his 2017 vacation plans that include 3 weeks in Israel where he will, with his wife, pick grapes for 4 days a week for 3 weeks rest one day, and tour the local sites for 2 days and I am jealous of his plans.  That day when I make a connections with someone with developmental disabilities and make her smile.  That moment, in an hour discussion of trying to solve a problem, in a discussion 4 other men who are open to new ideas, who accept me as part of the solution, laugh at my idea yet accept it at the same time, I think to myself, "See! You could have retired early but you're still having fun!"  Awwww, cripes, life is good!  My legs are less attractive with long-johns on but life is good!