1. I am alive – Things would be pretty boring if I was dead.
2. My relative good health – Sure I should get in shape and take care of my Morton’s neuroma but all things considered I am doing pretty well.
3. My family – Even though I bitch about them they are always there for me.
4. My friends – Whether it be people I see all the time, those I barely see or those I just talk to thru e-mail chat or text; thanks for letting me entertain you and thanks for keeping me around long after I have worn out my welcome. I don’t know what I’d do without each of you.
5. My job – Sure I am underpaid and I get annoyed here on a daily basis but it is better than the extreme alternative.
6. WMGK – Radio is not dead. This station gets me through work and car rides and listening to a local DJ is severely underrated.
7. My cousins – It don’t consider them cousins; I am happy to call them my friends. Shout out to my favorite cousin, you know you who are.
8. My Aunts and Uncles – All are my friends and some so much more; thanks for always being there for me.
9. Tom Petty – I could get lost in his music for hours and he played a concert for me on my birthday this year which was pretty freakin’ cool.
10. My grandparents – None are with me anymore but I still think of them every day and am grateful for the positive impact they had on my life.
11. My work friends – They are all crazy menopausal women but they make coming to work fun, for the most part.
12. This blog – I know I should write more and I will start doing that but it’s nice to have an outlet other than social media to share your thoughts.
13. #TeamMossimo – I don’t remember much of what we do but I know we always have fun.
14. Vacations – The three I took this year were top notch. It’s time to start planning next year’s.
15. Downey’s – You may be an old dirty dive bar but you’re my old dirty dive bar and the group of people I know through Downs are all top notch.
16. The Ginals – Remember that dumb name? I know we don’t see each other as often as we used to but when we do get together, “we don’t even have to try – it’s always a good good time.”
17. Amazon.com – I buy everything on Amazon; it’s so easy and convenient.
18. The Phillies – Yea they suck and yea I went to 20 games this season and yea they weren’t all very fun and yea I spent a ton of money on them but spending time at the game with people I care about is priceless.
19. The Sixers – To quote Steve Miller, “You know you got to go through hell before you get to heaven.”
20. The Eagles – A winning record for two straight years with a young team and a young “inexperienced” coach; in Chip we trust.
21. The Flyers – Another tough year but you gotta believe Hexy will turn it around.
22. Karoake – Yea I can’t sing but that’s not the point. For a brief moment in time you get lost in a song and imagine yourself on stage entertaining thousands; at least that is always my experience.
23. The Three Best Friends – Thanks for welcoming into your group with open arms and claiming me as your “special boy.”
24. Miller Lite – I don’t care what Quotations in Media says, I love the triple hops brewed taste.
25. Crown Royal – So smooth that Dr. J is their spokesman.
26. Good bartenders – Yea it is a fun job but most of their customers are dicks and they still bust their ass to make sure you have a great time and a full drink. There are no good bars without great bartenders.
27. Days and nights by the pool – Sitting poolside with good people, good food and cold beer; summers don’t get much better than that.
28. Weddings – Drinking, dancing and dressing up are three of my favorite things to do.
29. Wildwood – Is there a better place to vacation every year other than the shore? Maybe but I haven’t found it yet.
30. Clearwater – I like to call Clearwooder, Wildwood in March. Look forward to continuing this annual trip because it’s become much about more than just the Phillies.
31. The Bag’s cooking – In the words of Andy P, “SO GOOD.”
32. A good laugh – I love making people laugh but it is even better when someone makes me laugh.
33. New Year’s Day – The only city where New Year’s Day tops New Year’s Eve is Philadelphia and I love every crazy minute of a very long but extremely fun day.
34. Philadelphia – The greatest city on Earth.
35. Getting lost in a conversation – Despite my sometimes awkwardness I am a social creature and suddenly realizing you’ve been talking to someone for hours even though it feels like minutes always amazes me.
36. Dancing – I am still not sure if I am a good dancer but I do have several patented moves.
37. TV Shows – I will binge watch a show before I even watch one movie. I don’t really know why but it could be because most TV shows nowadays are so much better than movies.
38. HBO – Their original programing is always on point.
39. IMDb – I never have to ask myself how do I know that actor and it keeps me up to date on all the TV news I need to know.
40. Wikipedia – I pride myself of knowing a little bit about everything and when I don’t, I turn to this magnificent website.
41. A good book – It has been awhile since I have been unable to put a book down; I should really find a new one to read.
42. Good times with good people – Is there really anything else in life?
43. My memory – It never fails me.
44. Beetlejuice – My favorite movie since I was 2 years old.
45. Faulk – Need I say more?
46. Live music – Whether it be a Who concert or a cover band there is just something special about listening to music live.
47. Coca-Cola – A can a day keeps Joey D. A-ok.
48. Moving to Chi – I loved South West Philly but I can’t imagine not meeting the people I did when I moved.
49. Ali – Without her I wouldn’t know the Ewings! For real though she’s been my best friend for a long long time and I wouldn’t want it any other way. The inside jokes and the conversations over the years have and will always be on point.
50. Andrew – There’s no one I would rather steal the show from than the man himself, Andy P. He can always make me laugh and is a blast on the weekends and on vacation.
51. Chelle – She’s always there to talk to and to share a laugh with. Plus she continuously puts up with my general ridiculousness. Move closer, please!?
52. Eddie – He has always got my back and always ready for a good time. Thanks for being my tag team partner the greater part of 10 years.
53. Heath – I miss our pizza and park time but boner is always a good time.
54. Jessica – My planner in crime. We should really become party planners or travel agents, how hard can it be? We are professionals after all.
55. Kelly – Always there when I need a place to stay, introduced me to great groups of people and reminds me how to be a good friend when I am a bad one.
56. Nate – Still mad he moved away but only cause this guy is ready for anything, no questions asked. Come home Nate believe it or not people do miss you.
57. Ray – One of my oldest friends and always there to lend a hand. Thanks for choosing me as your best man and trusting me to be godfather of your kid.
58. Steph – Boops. She’s always there to give me the advice I never want but need. Plus we are naturals on the dance floor.
59. Tim – Always there on Quizzo night and so many great jokes and memories for over 10 years.
60. Todd – I rag on him all the time and he takes it in stride but I can always count on him to answer technical questions plus he introduced me to paging.
61. My Brother – Yea we don’t always get along but in the end we have a bond that goes deeper than blood. Thanks for always being there for me even when I don’t deserve it.
62. My Parents – They sacrificed so much and continue to sacrifice to provide a better life for their kids. Their selfless actions made me the person I am today.
63. Nooch – I love that word.

And I will leave you with something I wrote many years ago that still applies today:

Things don’t have to be big to have an impact in our daily lives. Small sometimes insignificant things can change our mood, make us smile. Life is just one huge event with a bunch of little ones in between. Enjoy the small things; be thankful for them; not only on Thanksgiving but every day.