Good night, 2018

Things that happened in 2018 that were not planned for:
1. The bitter but not surprising end of a long-term relationship.
2. My Jeep being the victim of a hit-and-run.
3. The sudden, unexpected and jarring loss of a beloved pet.
4. An awareness that my drinking was an issue, then finding the courage to quit and find a path to a different lifestyle.
5. A surprise cancer finding after undergoing a routine screening exam.
6. Surgery relating to prior point, and subsequent clear diagnosis.
7. Reconnecting with an old friend at a key point in my life and being so grateful every day for the support and love I’ve been granted by this friend as well as so many others.
8. Changing many small habits over time to realize that I truly do have everything I need.
9. Winning the lottery and managing to not blab about it.
10. Kidding about number 9, just curious if anyone is really reading this.
Happy 2019-eve. I raise my non-alcoholic, mostly-vegetarian and 50 pounds lighter glass to each of you.