And here I am, sitting in my mother's house. I have a smile on my face and I am genuinely content. I have a terrific mother and a terrific father. I have the most amazing students anyone could wish for, ever, seriously. I have a few really terrific friends. I met a spectacular woman. I'm staring down the proverbial barrel of the best food ever made courtesy of my mother, seventy degree weather on a bike, an amazing Christmas Day (and night), I could not possibly ask for more.
I hope that each and every one of you appreciates the things you have been blessed with as much as I do.
Merry Christmas.