Reasons To Be Cheerful, Parts 23

My three loyal readers, fearing for my wellbeing, are no doubt seeking court orders to have me temporarily sectioned. They may feel alarm at my mental state (persecution complexes abound) and fear that I will, á la Lindsay, Britney and Amy, self-combust. Such is the gloomy tone of recent posts.

Worry not. This humble Web2.0 outpost is not some cry for help, but a diary of sorts and outlet to vent. To be honest, I just like the discipline of writing.. I know it's boring, but I operate here within cast-iron editorial rules which limit the scope for comment and observation. Musing on wife, work or the weather, for example, are strictly forbidden. But incessant grumbling about everything is, I admit, D---U---L---L.

So, today, Matthew, I shall be cheery.

It's Friday. It's sunny and quite warm. I took the bus today and really, really enjoyed it. Yes, really. Life is good, and for the next 24 hours at least, I have my health. Oops sorry -- that was sarcastic, snide and unnecessary.

So here's a random list of things which I must not take for granted and remember to give thanks for..

• This forthcoming day of rude health
• American Democrats for making international news interesting and diverting the world's attention from the fact that John McCain will be the most powerful man on the planet this time next year ;-)
• The imminent return of Messrs. Terry, Lampard, Drogba, Essien, Mikel, Kalou and erm, Shevchenko ..Eeks, that's a whole team of internationals. How are we still in winning form fielding the Chelsea Ladies Under 16s? ;-)))
• The early arrival of Spring. Daffodils, crocuses, bunny wabbits and lamb chops..
• Free London newspapers -- Metro, London Lite, The Londonpaper, City AM. All utter bilge, but gratis
• Grand Designs. We love Kevin and even considered building our own home last night ..for 1 minute, 22 seconds before thinking better of it
• In Vino, Veritas. Banal, but we liiiike
• Impatience. It's an oft overlooked virtue
• Dad's Army and Father Ted. Chuckle brothers
• Bendy buses. I've made my peace with the 73
• Greenhouse gases. Mild winters and soggy summers. I'm going bio-fuel
• Felt tipped pens. Smells like victory
• Fuzzy felt. Thowback
• Velvet collars
• Lemonade and ice cream -- in the same glass
• Job. I still have one while my (soon-to-be-ex-)colleagues don't/won't. In-line with inflation pay review and a flat bonus. Grr. But then I DO have a job. Rats, just mentioned one of the sanctioned Ws. "You're fired!" Ed.
• Food beinning with T -- tagine, tortellini, tomato, toast
• iPod on shuffle. Who's next..?
• The facility to dream
• Aspiration
• Humility
• Oh, and P, Ems, family and friends, of course..
• The possibility of being healthy right through the weekend

Totally random, but forever..
Carefree