This place seems to be on a bit of an introspective downer at the moment – I blame the bloody awful weather, lack of sunshine and constant drip, drip, drip of bad news and negative vibes in the media.
Just to redress the balance, here's some of the things that I'm currently enjoying or looking forward to:
Being old enough not to care what I look like or what anyone else thinks about me.
Buying a house and moving in with my partner.
The Archers.
Attempting to eat my own bodyweight in mince pies over the next month or so.
As I get older, winter doesn't seem to last as long as it used to, but I really, really enjoy the rest of the year more.
Some proper road riding over the winter and getting fitter for spring.
The new bright green waterproof jacket I'm getting for Christmas.
Seeing my mates face when I show him the pictures I took of him playing bass live on stage last night with his childhood hero.
Got the new Pratchett book, but not started it yet.
Never having to read another Harry Potter.
Morrissey on Desert Island Discs tomorrow.
Half Man Half Biscuit in Sheffield next week.
Hit The North.
"I'm sorry I haven't a clue" is back!
Modern dentistry.
Like many people, I struggle to focus on the positive at this time of year, but it's there if you look for it……
What about you lot? Must be something nice happening to someone out there!