- A wife who loves me despite my flaws and makes a delicious turkey
- A gestating baby who already fills my heart with love
- A house that is slowly becoming ours, both in deed and in personality
- A steady job that’s both fun and rewarding
- Enough money to comfortably cover necessities while letting us enjoy luxuries when we want to
- The continued good health of everyone in my family, both immediate and extended
- Parents who, in their hearts) support me wholeheartedly and love me unconditionally
- Friends who accept Katie and I for the couple we are
- Coworkers who laugh at my jokes
- Our two cute, but insane, cats
- Video games, for both making my company exist and giving me many hours of entertainment
- Television, for giving us jewels like LOST and providing conversation topics when meeting new people
- Words, for giving me the opportunity to write
- Dumplings, for always being delicious
- The Internet, for making it possible to communicate with friends across the world instantly
- IKEA, for making cheap, stylish furniture
- Fiber, for keeping me regular