I’ve seen too many marriages implode. Heard too many stories of out of work friends and their dried up savings accounts. Both of these these areas - relationships and work - are near and dear to me, having suffered (and still suffering) through both.

It might not seem it, but each is building up a new version of ourselves. It’s doubtful you would have recognized me in late 2008. I was a wreck. Every night I begged for answers. Every day I woke wondering how I was going to make it.

But I did.

Right now it’s tough. Right now it doesn’t look good. It’s hard to comprehend, “oh, in five years you won’t even remember December 13th, 2011.” But it’s somewhat true.

I don’t remember certain dates going back to 2008. Or 2009. Or even 2010.

It’s not that I’m forgetful. It’s not that I don’t care. But what has passed has passed. I can only enjoy today, and make the most of it. That’s it.