Sometimes all it takes to show you how good your life is is to hear about the problems of others. In January, I agreed to be in a friend's wedding next month, and since then, I've done nothing but bitch and moan about how maybe it wasn't the best decision to make, but it's too late to back out now, etc. I'm also rather concerned about my financial situation and the forecast for my living situation, and I'm constantly preoccupied with these issues.

But I called the bride today to see how she was doing, and how the wedding plans were coming along, and to tell her that I'd gotten my dress in the mail, and that's when I realized that, whatever I may feel is less-than-desirable about my life right now, I have it good.

One bridesmaid just went in for gallbladder surgery and now has a serious case of pnemonia.

Another bridesmaid's mother just passed away.

The last bridesmaid just found out that the father of her child up and moved to Texas without telling anyone, effectively leaving all the raising of their son (also the ringbearer) to her.

After telling me all this, the bride asked me how I was because she was concerned for me, the last bridesmaid who had not reported in. In surprise at how true it was, all I could say was "I'm fine and there's nothing wrong with my life."

I'm going to start living accordingly.