You. know, I’m sure one day I’ll stop lamenting on my failed marriage (I know some friends wish I would.) but today is just not that day. I am only going to touch on it a bit though. Today is out 9th anniversary. We’re not officially divorced yet so it is what it is. So far, I am doing ok. Of course, it is only 8:43 A.M.

I slept fairly well, for me anyway, with about 4 or so good hours. I awoke to the song “Rise Above This” by Seether in my head. It’s a good song and does inspire me. I then headed to one of my microblogs where I got a very nice answer to yesterday’s question. TwilaMarie is someone I don’t really know. We have only crossed in the micro-verse less than a handful of times. She was nice enough to post this: “it’s knowing people like YOU who motivate me everyday,,,,, good people, good conversations, good times… it makes for a good life”. Obviously that made me feel good, even on today of all days.

That brings me to the “WHAT & WHY”of this post. What motivates me, at least to go on if nothing else, is you, my friends. Whether you be in the “tubes” or in the physical realm, I thank the heavens for you. My buddy just last week texted me to say he was looking at old photos and he just wanted to tell me he loved me. Now he isn’t the emotional sort so that made me feel extra good. I had 3 different people call me from the opposite coast just because they wanted to not because they knew what today was. I see, talk to, text, tweet, plurk all kinds of terrific people everyday. YOU are the reason I get up again when I get knocked down. (Thanks, Chumbawumba.) Today is going to be a rough day I have no doubt. But because of all of my friends, my family I’ll “Rise Above This” for at least one more day.

Do yourself and those you care about a favor. Call, text, or IM them today to tell them that you love them. Feels awesome to say and even better to hear.

(I was told it would be a bad idea to say it to her today. I have a hard time thinking it’s ever a bad idea to say or hear that. For what it’s worth, if you ever read this, I love you.)