I've recently sold my house, thus freeing myself from an immense financial millstone that's been dragging me down for years.  I can buy things.
I have my sister back after twelve years.
In less than a week, I'll be back rehearsing for a great play that I'm really chuffed to have been cast in, with a really talented bunch of people.
I've just had a lovely Christmas with dear friends.
There are other friends who are more than happy to share their lovely company with me on a regular basis.
I even have a bit of a sex life of sorts - hooray!


And yet, I can still write blog entries like last night's.  Ok, maybe "being happy with my lot" isn't something I should necessarily strive for, after all, I'd like to think I'm always going to be looking to grow and improve as a person. but really John...  focus on the positive for goodness' sake.