This city having at least one relevant sports team

I am very grateful for the Miami Heat and Dolphins sports teams. Without them, we would have no relevant teams (apologies to the Marlins and Panthers, as I love you guys too). They make our city proud and have somebody to root for in tough times. I sure as heck wouldn't have to root for the New York Knicks or Baltimore Ravens to go far otherwise.

poetry

Poetry allows us all to express ourselves differently. We can make the slightest, most minor event or thing seem important or beautiful Ultimately, it is up to each individual to create our own art and that I am very grateful for.

Family

I am grateful for my family. Not everyone has a family that can always be there for their child(ren) or always care for them. I am en blessed with one and I am thus very grateful for this fact.

Grateful

I remember, a while back when going to school at MDC and working for my friend Andrew's father,there was a moment during that time that I felt this feeling in between my eyes where I felt as if something had triggered this laser sharp mental focus. It was almost as if a supreme confidence had just taken control of me and I felt like I finally had something really good going for me.

This is how I feel now.

I just wanted to thank, even if they read this or not, those that have been there with me on this journey no matter how big or small of an impact they have had on me. And just to think that my life is still in its younger stages makes we wonder what else is it that I could possibly learn!

I am excited for the future and what it has to offer and I hope to be of service to those that have helped me and to those whom I haven't even met yet.

Happy holidays and hope to hear back from some of you!

-David Gonzalez

The food on my plate at dinner at night

 

                                            Some people may take the food on the table for dinner at night for granted, but this should not be the case. I am always grateful for each meal, even if I would rather have something other than what is being served. Being well nourished is something that should always be appreciated in my opinion.

we ate our third thanksgiving dinner with a friend who lives half his life in Cuba and half here... he is one of my oldest remaining friends and i am so grateful to have listened to his wonderful story telling and hear his laughter... it has been hard losing friends and family from this existence and being with my friend has taken some of the loneliness i have been wrestling with for some time now... i have only two blood relatives left and so as i grew up an only child i have made friends as important family in my life... thank you friends and if your not one of mine yet, let's hang out more... Tere too has given me many opportunities to learn lovingness in non-blood relationships... i sense the bridges built with love last long and strong... thanks again...