A fine line between Comedy and Blasphemy

Fifteen years ago today I was given a new lease on life. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. Although I had a family ad friends that loved me and a good job, it was not enough to get me free of the vicious cycle I was in. I was insane.
After a moment of clarity, I was humbled and have been willing to go to any lengths to achieve the freedom that I have been given.
A few simple steps, and being honest and accountable go a long way as long as I am willing. I don’t mention my sobriety much, as it is a who I am and a daily part of my life. Once a year I feel I should show some public gratitude for those who have been there along the way through good times and bad. That goes for those who may not even know they helped or touched me. We touch people in so many ways, and I have learned to try to like my life in a way that will help my fellow man, not take from them.

To all those who read this: Thank You!

“True ambition is not what we thought it was. True ambition is the deep desire to live usefully and walk humbly under the grace of God.” (12×12)

I never thought I would reach this age. At the rate I was going, I really shouldn’t have. I try not to make a big deal out of birthdays, but today in a way it feels like it. Maybe it is because Katie thinks it is a big deal, and so should I. Maybe it is because how much I am enjoying life and want to keep living and giving. In twelve days I have another anniversary which I attribute to saving my life. More on that then.

Today I:

• spent the morning with Katie (Swoon)
• rode 10 miles round trip, including a hill I never thought I could conquer to the movies and back (Wanted is a good movie. I recommend seeing it in the theater)
• did over a hundred pushups (week 4 day 3 column 3)
• am on the way to spend the evening with my Parents, Brother and Sister
• have received many birthday wishes from all areas of my life

What can I say when the day is filled with love and life besides:

It is a perfect birthday!

This is via Commute by bike

While this is funny, it still makes me wonder if people are going to start siphoning gas like they did in the 1970′s. While then there was a gas shortage, and everyone needed to buy locking gas caps. In my car I need to pull a lever to open the door to access the gas cap, but if people are desperate enough to start siphoning gas, levering a tiny door would not be unthinkable. Do I need to get a locking gas cap again? Am I paranoid? As I stated the other day via Twitter:

I know I am not the only one who has had to totally adjust the budget to take into account the high gas prices. Unfortunately Katie does not work close enough to either job and has equipment to haul so she must drive. Luckily I am able to offset that with the bike and bus. Something needs to be done about this, or it will turn into a Mad Max type of society. I am getting to old for the Thunderdome.

I think I will leave my car parked as much as I can, ride my bike more, and watch out for bikejackers.