I'm Still Thankful

2013, to date, hasn't been a great year for me. I consider it my Murphy's Law year - "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong" - and, unfortunately, it sure has. Luckily for me, 2014 is just around the corner and things are looking up.
This past Thanksgiving really got me thinking about what I'm thankful for in my life. In a crappy year like I've had this year, one might think that that list is short...empty even. I mean, I am single again, supposed friends have shown their true colors and have been demoted from "Trish's friend" to "crappy human", and every morning before peeling myself out of bed I think to myself "would I rather go to work or jump off a bridge?"
What's interesting to me is that while being at rock bottom I still have so many wonderful blessings that I would be remiss if I didn't mention...in type...for the world to see.
I am thankful for my wonderful friends, family and support system. You all know who you are and I truly can't imagine (and don't want to imagine) the shell of a person I'd be without all of your thoughtful cards, flower deliveries, shoulders/bathroom floors to catch my tears, calls, texts, glasses of wine, and girls' nights full of debauchery.
I'm thankful for my parents for creating a decent human being - ME. Luckily, after all of the nonsense that has gone on these past few months, I'm still a good person down to my core. Not completely jaded or cynical yet.
I am thankful for my job - my annoying, stressful, full-time, paying job.
I am thankful for my condo. Even though you haven't yet learned how to clean yourself on your own, I'm still glad you're in my life. Also, thanks for keeping all of my stuff safe.
I am thankful that my car, "The Grey Lady", although way over the allowed lease miles, is still running well and has not caused me any headaches in the 2.5 years I've had it in my life.
Other quick notes:
I'm thankful for my health, New Girl, 2013 Red Sox World Series win, the recent refund check I received in the mail from Rhode Island Housing, and a successful broccoli and cheese combo.
Perhaps I should've moved "my health" out of the quick notes to it's own item...but, whatever...you get the idea.

The Golden Rule

This will not be a religious-themed blog. Honest.
Are Catholic schools the only schools that teach the most important social rule - The Golden Rule?

"So whatever you wish that others would do to you,

do also to them"

I'm starting to lose my faith in humanity. Why do people find it acceptable to treat people poorly? Is it that difficult to be honest with people? To be kind and generous and understanding?

I find it hard to believe that I'm one of the few that know about this concept and apply it in my everyday life...and if people do know about this rule, why do so many people in today's society disregard it?

I suggest we have a refresher course...perhaps an exam. Those that fail the course are locked in a room with Justin Bieber...or need to move in with the Kardashians. Just a thought.

Anyway, all I ask is that if I'm good to you, please be good to me. Please and thank you.